ATTENTION SOUTH PITTSBURG PIRATE FANS: Important Blue Cross Bowl ticket information can be found TSSAA Division I Football State Championships – BlueCross Bowl FRIDAY – Football – Dec 1, 2023 (gofan.co). Please select 1A Home- South Pittsburg for the school to receive presale ticket credits. Tickets are $12 if you purchase during the presale period. …
Support for those in a Mental Health Crisis
This time of year brings on a lot of emotions, good and bad. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline …
Sequatchie County Farm Bureau Women’s Food Drive
The first Sequatchie County Farm Bureau Women’s Food Drive fundraiser will be held Tuesday from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Harris Park Farmers Market pavilion in Dunlap. A drive-through drop-off will be available. They will be accepting unexpired canned foods, non-perishable items, and monetary donations. There will also be a bake sale with lots …
SVEC News
SVEC announced they took home the Business/Industry win at Pikeville’s Christmas parade. In an online statement, the SVEC said, “Crafting this float was a true labor of love for our cooperative team. Seeing the smiles on the faces of members lining the streets made every ounce of effort worthwhile.” Join us at SVEC on November …
Pirates will play for their Seventh Title in Fourteen State Football State Championships
Senior South Pittsburg quarterback Kamden Wellington went out with an injured ankle, and that’s when the Pirates turned to the run game. They rushed the ball 42 times for 338 yards to earn a shot at their seventh TSSAA state championship (14th overall finals appearance) by beating Oliver Springs 31-7 on Friday night on the …
Remember to Shop Local during Small Business Saturday This Saturday November 25
Don’t forget that this Saturday is Small Business Saturday. This is a nationwide initiative to support local and independent businesses during the holiday season. This is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do in our communities. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business …
WEPG, The River 104.9 Wins National Competition
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest would take place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate …
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Receiving 11 Percent Raise
If you work at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant, the company announced on Wednesday that you’ll soon be getting a raise. Production team members are getting an 11 percent pay raise, which will go into effect beginning in December. The starting salary for a plant worker at Volkswagen is $45,000. The raise for workers will mean an …
“Deck the Town” Holiday Decorating Contest in South Pittsburg
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Arts in the Burg, a SPARQ organization, is so excited to announce the first-ever “Deck the Town” Holiday Decorating Contest in South Pittsburg! This year, we invite all homes and businesses within the 37380 zip code to participate in the inaugural Christmas decorating contest. It’s time to …
Fire Update in Marion County
Monday night, firefighters in Marion County continued battling the blaze on Whitwell Mountain when another fire occurred. Crews responded to a fire on Suck Creek Mountain in Marion County on Monday night close to Coppinger Road. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reminded everyone that there is a burn ban, which means a permit is required …




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