ATTENTION SOUTH PITTSBURG PIRATE FANS: Important Blue Cross Bowl ticket information can be found TSSAA Division I Football State Championships – BlueCross Bowl FRIDAY – Football – Dec 1, 2023 (gofan.co). Please select 1A Home- South Pittsburg for the school to receive presale ticket credits. Tickets are $12 if you purchase during the presale period. …
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Support for those in a Mental Health Crisis
This time of year brings on a lot of emotions, good and bad. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline …
SVEC News
SVEC announced they took home the Business/Industry win at Pikeville’s Christmas parade. In an online statement, the SVEC said, “Crafting this float was a true labor of love for our cooperative team. Seeing the smiles on the faces of members lining the streets made every ounce of effort worthwhile.” Join us at SVEC on November …
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 …
Remember to Shop Local during Small Business Saturday This Saturday November 25
Don’t forget that this Saturday is Small Business Saturday. This is a nationwide initiative to support local and independent businesses during the holiday season. This is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do in our communities. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business …
WEPG, The River 104.9 Wins National Competition
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest would take place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate …
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Receiving 11 Percent Raise
If you work at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant, the company announced on Wednesday that you’ll soon be getting a raise. Production team members are getting an 11 percent pay raise, which will go into effect beginning in December. The starting salary for a plant worker at Volkswagen is $45,000. The raise for workers will mean an …
Fire Update in Marion County
Monday night, firefighters in Marion County continued battling the blaze on Whitwell Mountain when another fire occurred. Crews responded to a fire on Suck Creek Mountain in Marion County on Monday night close to Coppinger Road. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office reminded everyone that there is a burn ban, which means a permit is required …
Whitwell Man Arrested in Dunlap on Multiple Charges
On Monday (November 20), around 9:00 PM officers with the Dunlap Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Rankin Ave. Near lane drive in Dunlap. Officers approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Brian T. Young of Whitwell. Young had outstanding warrants out of Marion County for escape and violation of community corrections. Young …
Fire Fighting continues on Whitwell Mountain
A massive wildfire started on Sunday on Whitwell Mountain. Many firefighters responded to the scene. Steve Lamb, EMA Director for Marion County, said the fire was still uncontained late Sunday night. Treehouses at ‘Bolt Farm Treehouse’ were evacuated. Whitwell Police reported the fire started due to a campfire near Bolt Farms. The fire spread into …



