Eight students from the Interact Club at South Pittsburg High School recently volunteered their time to complete a landscaping and beautification project at the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department fire station. The project took place May 9 following recent repainting efforts at the station. According to organizers, the students arrived early on a Saturday …
The City of South Pittsburg will celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer with the upcoming Mr. and Miss Liberty Pageant. The patriotic-themed pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST at the Princess Theatre. Organizers say the event is open to boys and girls ages 2 through 18 who live in …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 140.6 to MM 165.7:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal through 05/13/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound from MM 156.4 to MM 141.1:Â Big Woody’s …
GOP – Marion Co. – Mayor 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Travis Layne (R) 1,456 43% Tom D. Hudson (R) 1,176 35% Larry N. Montague (R) 740 22% GOP – Marion Co. – Sheriff 100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING > Chris Webb (R) 2,022 56% Clifford Wayne Jordan (R) 833 23% Billy …
The Marion County Election Commission is preparing for election on Tuesday. Two of the largest campaigns are up on the Republican cite for sheriff and county mayor. Click on the link to see each precinct’s ballot. Look for any other election sites by going to for your search election. https://marionvotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Marion-2026P-Newspaper.pdf
 BERRY, CAELAN A Age: 22 Class: NON SENTENCED Race/Sex: H/M Intake Date: 04/30/2026 10:57 PM City: SHELBYVILLE Arrested By Department: TENNESSE HIGHWAY PATROL Arrested By Officer: THP SUMMERS Release Date: 05/01/2026 01:55 AM  Charge Bond DRIVING ON REVOKED SUSPENDED LICENSE 1500  BORNE, JESSICA R …
MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor eastbound from MM 141.5 to MM 157.8:Â Big Woody’s Tree Service will be performing mechanical tree and brush removal 04/30/26 – 05/06/26 from 7 AM to 5 PM. Big Woody’s will be closing shoulder in the East bound direction. West bound will not be affected. MARION COUNTY I-24 TDOT Contractor westbound …
The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding everyone to take precautions to avoid tick bites and tick-borne diseases. Spring is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the many beautiful state parks and other amazing locations Tennessee has to offer. “This is a great time of the year for outdoor activities. It’s important to …
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
 BECHTEL, KENTEN L Age: 23 Class: DETAINEE Race/Sex: W/M Intake Date: 04/26/2026 05:44 PM City: LYNCHBURG Arrested By Department: MARION COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE Arrested By Officer: H.ROLLINS Release Date:  Charge Bond VIOLATION OF PROBATION (CIRCUIT) 0  BOWENS, LAIKEN J Age: 21 Class: …
