Cory Cleek was officially hired as the new Whitwell Police Department chief during last week’s city board meeting. The Board of Mayor & Commissioners hired Cleek as the city’s newest police chief after former Chief David Boyd resigned in September. Cleek had been serving as Whitwell’s interim chief. Cleek served as police chief in Whitwell …
Marion County 33, Cascade 0: Marion County’s defense allowed only 75 total yards and did not give up a touchdown for the sixth time this season. Brett Webb recorded 152 total yards, including 85 rushing. Mason Mays ran for 56 yards and scored two touchdowns, while Ashton Martin added 66 rushing yards and one touchdown, …
The Town of Jasper 2025 Joshua Jennings Jack O Lantern Jamboree will be held this Saturday, October 25, from 4:00 PM to 8 PM. The Town of Jasper will host this free, safe, family-friendly event around the downtown square. Enjoy Trick-or-Treating, Petting Zoo, Games, and great food. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. …
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Sobriety Checkpoints in Marion County on the following dates: Date: November 7, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: SR 108 @ Pocket Rd. Date: November 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 PM Location: State Highway 27 @ Tanner Trail The scheduled checkpoints are contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.
As the government shutdown persists, thousands of Tennesseans may experience significant consequences due to the potential loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which assist families in purchasing groceries each month. The Tennessee Department of Human Services has indicated that, absent a resolution by lawmakers, SNAP benefits could be discontinued as early as November …
The South Pittsburg Rotary Club is partnering with Moss Motors and Ford Motor Company’s “Drive For Your Community” program to host a special fundraiser benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a nonprofit dedicated to building and delivering beds to needy children. Event Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 10 AM – 4 PM CT Location: SVEC …
The Marion County Emergency Communications District, in Jasper, TN, is accepting proposals for 745 feet of 6-foot-tall, galvanized chain link fencing with 3 strands of Barbed Wire in the proposed areas at 1170 Patton School Rd. South Pittsburg, TN 37380. All posts will be wet, set in concrete. 11.5 Gauge Galvanized Fabric. 15/8″ Top Rail …
The first Tennessee young sportsman deer hunt for the 2025-26 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 25-26. Youth ages 6-16 may participate using a gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment. Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older, who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting …
South Pittsburg maintained its dominance in small-school football with a 56-0 win over Sale Creek, earning its 29th straight Region 3-1A victory. The Pirates (7-1, 2-0) need one more region win for their seventh consecutive league title. Previously unbeaten Sale Creek allowed just 58 points all season before South Pittsburg scored 49 by halftime, outgaining …
Join Lodge Cast Iron for Lodge Fest 2025 on November 8th and 9th! They’ll have live music, a beer garden, food trucks, free entry to the Lodge Museum, and special sales at the Factory Store. For even deeper discounts, secure your ticket for the Warehouse Sale and get the biggest savings Lodge offers all year. …
