Category: South Pittsburg
Two Local Players Named Semi-Finalist for Mr. Football
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 are announced …
Some Playoff Date Changes and Our Radio Coverage Plan
Due to predicted bad weather on Friday, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Whitwell, and Grundy County changed their playoff games from Friday to Thursday. South Pittsburg, Bledsoe County, and North Jackson, AL will play on Friday. You can hear the Marion County game on Thursday on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County football can …
No Trash November is Underway in Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Nobody Trashes Tennessee litter prevention campaign announces its 5th Annual No Trash November. The month-long statewide initiative has set a goal to remove 75,000 pounds of litter from Tennessee’s roadways and waterways, encouraging Tennesseans to join or host cleanup events in their communities. This year, we also introduced a brand-new patch featuring our …
Final High School Poll as Playoffs Begin This Week
Class 1A McKenzie (13), 157 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 1 South Pittsburg (3), 147 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 2 Coalfield, 125 points. Record: 8-2. Last week: No. 3 Clay County, 107 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 4 Hampton, 97 points. Record: 9-1. Last week: No. 5 Dresden, 87 points. Record: …
Food Drive at the Marion County Courthouse
Marion County David Jackson is asking the community to feed those in need in Marion County. The Courthouse in Jasper is holding a food drive. They will collect non-perishable food and canned goods until December 31, 2025. Please bring your donated items to the Courthouse. Containers will be placed in the front lobby. Items can …
Marion County Community Ministries Needs Your Support
SNAP benefits have recently been halted. Last week, the Marion County Community Ministries (MCCM) food bank served a record number of residents and now needs your support to continue helping those in need. Please donate food or money if possible. The food bank operates Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to noon at 300 Cornerstone, …
High School Football Recap and Playoff Information
On Thursday night, it took more work than expected for the Marion County Warriors (9-1/4-0) to knock off one win York Institute (1-9/1-3), 21-14. The Warriors led only 14-8 at halftime and held off the Dragons in the second half to finish unbeaten and are the #1 seed for Region 3 Class 2A. So far …
Clarification Issued After Incorrect Early Voting Information Briefly Appeared Online
This week, a brief display error on the state’s GoVoteTN website led to confusion among some Marion County voters. Outdated early voting information from the November 5, 2024, General Election appeared without the accompanying year. The omission caused some residents to believe early voting opportunities were currently available when, in fact, there are no elections …
South Pittsburg High School Student Council Helping Sheriff’s Dept. Christmas for Kids Program
The Marion County Sheriff’s Department has announced that the South Pittsburg High School student council is selling t-shirts and sweatshirts to raise money for the Sheriff’s Department Christmas for Kids program. Pirate football playoff T-shirts are $20, and sweatshirts are $30. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department wants to thank the student council for their generous …
