South Pittsburg News covers breaking stories, schools, sports, traffic, government, and community updates in South Pittsburg, Richard City, and Marion County, Tennessee and surrounding communities.
After jamborees wrapped up on Friday and Saturday, the regular season high school football kicks off this week. Join The River 104.9, Country Roads 93.3, and our audio streams for live coverage all season long. We cover Marion County, South Pittsburg, Whitwell, and Sequatchie County. Bledsoe County Warriors Aug. 23, 2024 Fri Sequatchie Co. High …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
Sequachee Valley Electric Co-op recently celebrated its 85th Anniversary during their annual meeting. It was a true celebration of community, connection, and appreciation. The theme, “There wouldn’t be an us without a you,” resonated throughout the evening, reminding members about the heart of SVEC. The night was filled with fun and fellowship, from enjoying food, …
Join Blessed Incorporated and Spotlight Staff on August 30 from 9:00 AM until noon for the Marion County Job Fair. The event will be held at the pink cottage at 187 Main St. in Kimball. They have positions open in Marion and Hamilton counties in Tennessee and Jackson County, Alabama. Jobs are available for welders, …
The South Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department has announced the addition of two more pickleball courts at Loyd Park. The two new courts bring the total number now to four. Pickleball, a racket or paddle sport involving two or four players, similar to tennis was first played in Washington State in the USA in 1965 …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
Blood Assurance is again experiencing a critical shortage of O-negative blood and is asking for help from donors in the area. O-negative is the universal blood type, making it vital in emergencies where the patient’s blood type is unknown. Blood Assurance is asking people of all blood types to schedule an appointment immediately following a …
Pre-season prep football action will take place at Finley Stadium on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the “Prelude to a Championship.” This is the second year BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the presenting sponsor of the annual event. Of course, BlueCross has long sponsored the State Championship “BlueCross Bowl” games held in December each season. …
On August 7, 2024, Evelyn Blevins, 48, of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, was sentenced to 51 months’ imprisonment by the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, United States District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Following her incarceration, she will be on 5 years of supervised release. As part …
BLEDSOE COUNTY SR-285 resurfacing from the Van Buren County Line (0.0) to SR-101 (3.2):Â The contractor will be working on SR-285 from the Van Buren County Line (LM 0.00) to SR-101 (LM 3.15) to resurface and install safety devices. This work will require single-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Please use caution when driving through the work …
