UPDATE — 6/8/26 @ 11:44am: The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says a missing 16-year-old who was the subject of a public search has been located safe and sound. According to the sheriff’s department, the teen has been found and is safe. Authorities announced the update Monday and thanked the public for its assistance and concern …
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Following up on a story we brought you previously, South Pittsburg’s patriotic spirit was on full display Saturday as contestants from across the region competed in the 2026 Mr. and Miss Liberty Pageant, part of the city’s ongoing celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. The pageant, held as part of the community’s …
Residents looking for creative opportunities this summer will have several chances to get involved through upcoming programs at Arts in the Burg in South Pittsburg. According to a recent announcement, Arts in the Burg has scheduled a variety of summer camps and hands-on workshops throughout June for children and adults interested in arts and crafts. …
Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 72 between Kimball and South Pittsburg experienced significant delays Friday afternoon following reports of two separate traffic crashes in the area. According to comments from local residents on social media, one of the wrecks occurred near Andy’s convenience store, while a second crash was reported closer to the Interstate 24 …
Tennessee utility customers now have additional protections as a new state law aimed at addressing the growing impact of large-scale data centers officially takes effect. The legislation comes as Tennessee continues to see significant growth in data center development driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and other technology-related industries. Lawmakers say the goal is to …
As the August County General Election approaches, local voters are being reminded of several important dates and the candidates expected to appear on the ballot. According to local Facebook page Valley Votes, the deadline to register to vote for the August election is July 7, 2026. Early voting is scheduled to run from July 17 …
Motorists traveling between South Pittsburg and New Hope should prepare for delays next week as the Tennessee Department of Transportation conducts a routine inspection of the Shelby Rhinehart Bridge. According to TDOT, crews will be inspecting the span, which carries SR-156 over the Tennessee River beginning Monday, June 1, and continuing through Friday, June 5. …
The City of South Pittsburg is inviting residents from across Marion County to take part in a patriotic celebration next month as the community hosts a special Flag Day Parade honoring America’s 250th birthday. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m. CST in South Pittsburg. City officials say the event …
A vehicle fire at a gas pump in BP caused damage and drew a large emergency response Sunday afternoon in South Pittsburg. The fire happened at the BP station located in the 1200 block of South Cedar Avenue near the intersection with 12th Street and Elm Avenue. Several eyewitnesses captured video of the incident and …
The South Pittsburg Rotary Foundation has been selected as a recipient of a Civic Experiment Grant through Thrive Regional Partnership, helping bring a series of free, family-friendly events to Marion County later this year. According to an announcement shared by SPARQ South Pittsburg, the grant will support a partnership between the South Pittsburg Rotary Club …
