THE RESULTS ARE IN… You voted, and the results of the Best in the Sequatchie Valley for 2025 are here! HERE’S YOUR WINNERS FOR THE BEST IN THE SEQUATCHIE VALLEY FOR 2025: BEST PLACES… CHURCH…………………..Jasper First Baptist Church CITY LIBRARY……………..Carolyn Stewart Jasper Public Library CIVIC CLUB……………….Jasper Lions Club COLLEGE………………….Chattanooga State COMMUNITY EVENT/FESTIVAL…..Joshua K. Jennings Jack-O-Lantern …
The South Pittsburg Pirates (13-1) will battle McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium on Friday for the Class 1A state championship. Marion County (13-1) will face Huntingdon (13-1) for the 2A title at 2 p.m. CT this Saturday at Finley. Tickets to the BlueCross Bowl state championship games are available …
The City of South Pittsburg’s annual Christmas parade will be held this Saturday, December 6, at 10 AM on Cedar Ave. The theme of the parade is America’s 250th anniversary, so decorate appropriately. For more information or to sign up for the parade, call South Pittsburg City Hall at 423-837-5012.
South Pittsburg advanced to the BlueCross Bowl for the fifth time in the past six seasons with a 35-7 win at Coalfield on Friday. They finished runner-up last season. The second-ranked Pirates (13-1) will face top-ranked McKenzie (13-1) at 2 p.m. on Friday at Chattanooga’s Finley Stadium, with the Rebels defeating fourth-ranked Fayetteville 39-0 in …
Third-ranked Coalfield (11-2), which began this season with back-to-back losses, has won 11 straight and will host (12-1) number 2-ranked South Pittsburg, winners of 12 straight, Friday at 6 PM. South Pittsburg Pirate football will be heard on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Third-ranked Marion will travel to No. 8 Eagleton Academy in Maryville …
The Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards will be presented to the top football players in nine classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The top kicker in the state will be recognized with a Mr. Football Award, regardless of classification. Five semifinalists in each …
There’s a troubling scam targeting the elder community. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wants to spread the word. Scammers are calling, claiming to be from the local sheriff’s department, and saying that there’s a warrant for your arrest! To “clear up” this warrant, they ask you to buy prepaid cards like Green Dot or Apple …
What: Military Community Job Fair connecting service members, veterans, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses with employers that are actively hiring. When: Tuesday, November 25, 11:00am to 3:00pm Central Why it matters: This event accelerates veteran hiring by translating military experience into civilian opportunity—delivering fast access to decision-makers across various industries. To learn more about RecruitMilitary, visit: https://recruitmilitary.com/ NATIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER …
The South Pittsburg Pirates remain the only team, regardless of classification, that has not allowed a point through three playoff rounds this season. They defeated Clay County 45-0 in another mercy-rule win. South Pittsburg’s defense held Clay County to 142 yards and picked off three passes, one of which was returned 67 yards for a …
UPDATE – 11/20/25 @ 9:35 PM CST: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has confirmed the agency has responded to a death investigation at a residence in the 400-block of Mail Loop Road in New Hope. The investigation was requested by 12th Judicial District Attorney Courtney Lynch. TBI officials say the investigation is in the …
