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.
The Calvary Baptist Church in South Pittsburg says they will cover the bill for a homeless shelter being proposed in the city. Some residents in South Pittsburg voiced their opinions at a meeting with city leaders on Tuesday night. You can watch the complete meeting on the Sequatchie Valley Now Facebook page. Some citizens say …
Late Tuesday evening, a Chattanooga medical facility requested a significant quantity of additional blood units to treat two patients suffering from traumatic injuries. Blood Assurance was able to fulfill the order, but it severely strained an already very low blood supply. The community blood center now has a single-day supply or less of every blood …
The Tennessee Department of Health released its top baby names for 2023 on Wednesday. Top 5 Baby Girl Names in Tennessee Charlotte Olivia Amelia Emma Ava Top 5 Baby Boy Names in Tennessee Liam Oliver James Noah Elijah
At the Marion County School Board meeting on Monday, the school calendar was approved for 2024-25. The first full day for students in 2024 is August 7. Fall Break: October 14-18. Thanksgiving: November 25-29. Christmas: December 20 (short day) until January 7, 2025. Spring Break: March 24-28, 2025. You can download a printable PDF of …
On Monday, at approximately 9:50 am, the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department responded to Frank Bolton Rd for a structure fire with two units and five firemen. We also requested Sewanee TN Volunteer Fire Department for mutual aid, and Marion County Constable Stacy Hickman also responded for traffic safety. Sewanee Fire responded with an …
Q: I’m having abdominal pain after enjoying my favorite meals this holiday season (candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup). Should I see a doctor? Asking for a friend – signed, Buddy the Elf A: If you’re feeling a little bloated after those extra helpings of dressing, dessert, or spaghetti with crushed Pop-Tarts, that’s perfectly …
It was announced during last week’s Town of Kimball board meeting that two businesses are moving toward opening dates. Food City plans a soft public opening on February 6 from 5 to 7 PM. Food City’s grand opening will be February 7. 176 people will be employed at the store. Also, Tony Roma’s restaurant is …
The Marion County Emergency Management Agency is updating the Marion County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Your feedback on a survey will help ensure their plan revision reflects the citizens’ needs. They thank you for taking the time to complete our short survey. The Hazard Mitigation Plan aims to identify hazards that could affect our county and …
Following months of restoration of damaged roads and trails in Franklin State Forest, the Forest will re-open three roads to motorized vehicles on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. In March of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry instituted temporary restrictions to assess the damage caused by off-road vehicles driven in restricted areas. This …
Due to illnesses throughout the Marion County school system, Dr. Mark Griffith, Director of Schools, has made the decision to close schools on Friday. Students will return from their holiday break on Monday, January 8, 2024. For workers who are twelve-month employees, you will return to work on Friday, January 5, 2024.
