Summer is coming to a close and we’re just weeks away from prep football action here in the tri-state area, much of that beginning with what we’ve known as the annual “Jamboree” for many years, now titled the “BlueCross Bowl…Prelude to a Championship,” with 24 area teams set to take to the field at Finley …
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Swimmers warned to be cautious when using local rivers, creeks, and lakes
While summertime has heated up this year and you might be thinking about taking a dip in your local river or stream to cool off, some experts are asking that you think again before getting into local waters. A new study found many parts of Tennessee’s rivers and lakes are simply too polluted to safely …
Tennessee American Water accepting 2024 Firefighting Support Grant applications
Tennessee American Water has announced that they are accepting grant applications for the 2024 Firefighting Support Grant Program. These grants provide financial assistance to uniformed, professional, and volunteer fire departments in the Tennessee American Water service areas including sale-for-resale areas. Grants up to $1,000 will be awarded to cover department costs for equipment such as …
South Pittsburg City Meeting Agenda for Feb. 13
City of South Pittsburg Board of Mayor and Commissioners Agenda City Meeting February 13th, 2024 Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings- January 9th, 2024 Communications from the Mayor Vice Mayor Stone Commissioner Cheryl Kellermann Commissioner Allison Buchanan Commissioner Cameron Moss City Administrator Gene Vess American Cruise Line – Nov 1st …
Local Christmas Parades on Saturday
A Christmas parade is a festive event where people dress up, decorate floats, and march along a route to celebrate the holiday season. The City of South Pittsburg parade will occur this Saturday, December 16, at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is Christmas Past and Present: Celebrating 150 years of the City of South Pittsburg. For more …
Sadness Throughout Marion County and Beyond
Funeral services for 17-year-old Bentley Buchanan, who passed away following a tragic car accident on Friday, will be held Monday afternoon at the Marion County High School gymnasium. Buchanan was a Senior at MCHS and a member of both the Lady Warriors Basketball and Volleyball teams. MCHS held a candlelight vigil in memory of Buchanan …
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 …
“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 …
Sign Up Now for Jasper’s Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree
The Town of Jasper 2023 Joshua K Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will occur on October 28. The last day to sign up to be a vendor will be October 23 at 4:00 PM for the Town of Jasper Boo Crew to get a chance to map the area and reserve everyone a spot. If …



