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School Teacher Resigns from Whitwell after Inappropriate Photos Sent to Student

A Whitwell High School teacher in Tennessee is no longer with the school after sending inappropriate photos to an 18-year-old male student, school officials announced. Marion County Director of Schools Dr. Mark Griffith reported that the incident came to light late Thursday morning, prompting an investigation. The teacher resigned before termination proceedings could be completed. …

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Local High Schools Working with Komatsu

During November, the Tennessee Department of Education has been celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. The participation rate of middle school students in CTE courses nearly …

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Graduation Dates in Marion County

Marion County Schools have announced the dates for the 2025 High School Graduation. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Marion County Virtual High School 4:30 p.m. and Marion County High School 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025, South Pittsburg High School, 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, Whitwell High School, 7:00 p.m.

Post Season High School Baseball and Softball Update

The Whitwell Lady Tigers defeated the South Pittsburg Lady Pirates on Wednesday for the Region Championship. Whitwell host Jo Byrns on Friday in the sectional round. The Lady Pirates travel to Gordonsville, also on Friday in Class 1A. The winners earn a berth into next week’s TSSAA State Tournament (Spring Fling) in Murfreesboro. In the …

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DAR Good Citizens Award goes to Whitwell High School Senior

The Judge David Campbell Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is pleased to honor Morgan Glaser, a senior at Whitwell High School, with the prestigious DAR Good Citizens Award. This accolade rewards high school seniors who embody the qualities of good citizenship, such as dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism, in …

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Marion County 4-H Performing Arts presents: Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” – April 18th-20th

Time is running out to get your tickets for the latest production for Marion County 4-H Performing Arts as they present Irving Berlin’s “Annie Get Your Gun” — coming to Jasper Elementary School April 18th – 20th, 2024. The production, presented by Tower Community Bank and directed by Wesley Brewer, will feature on stage performances …

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College and Career Day set for Marion County High Schools

The Marion County School District College and Career Day will take place on March 14th. Whitwell High School from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Marion County High School from 10:30 AM till noon and South Pittsburgh High School from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM. For more information, call the Marion County school district and speak …

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Sequatchie Valley Jamboree is Friday in Dunlap

The date for the annual ‘Sequatchie Valley Jamboree’, featuring area high school football teams and their standout athletes is set and our local teams are ready to show us what they have to offer for the 2023 Tennessee High School Football season. The annual Jamboree will take place this year on Friday, August 11th, at …

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City of Whitwell announces plans for Labor Day Parade and Pageant

After an absence of several years, officials with the City of Whitwell have formally-announced plans for a Labor Day Parade this year. The annual parade, a local favorite that dates back several decades, was missed in 2020 and 2021 due to concerns related to COVID-19. The parade was planned again for 2022, however it was …

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Just weeks away from kick-off… Who plays where?

Yes, the heat and miserable humidity of summer is still ever-present in our minds, and its resulting sweat is fresh (or rather, kind of stinky in some cases and places) on our brows… But high school football is almost here! Being mid-July means that we’ve rounded the corner not only for college football season and …

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