April 6, 2026
Government
Jasper Highlands Fire Department joins Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Jasper Highlands Fire Department (JHFD) recently became an official member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads (TARS). JHFD was recognized for their ongoing efforts…
Purchase of furniture for county jail expansion receives passage from county board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A change order for the purchase of furniture for the Marion County Jail Expansion project has recently received full approval from the county Board of Mayor…
$500,000 appropriation for Highway Department passed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer An appropriation of $500,000 for the Marion County Highway Department has been given the go ahead by members of the County Commission during last month’s annual…
Gas prices projected to increase across the nation
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Gas prices across the United States are expected to rise by 30 cents per gallon or more—including in Tennessee—by the Fourth of July. Analysts have made…
Marion County Detective Faces Official Misconduct Charges
CARLEY GORDON Contributor A chief detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is facing felony charges following an investigation by TBI special…
Closed hearing of Kellye Hogan’s termination held
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A closed court hearing regarding the termination of Kellye Hogan as Director of the Beene Pearson Public Library was recently held, despite initial plans for…
Second reading for property tax increase in Whitwell passed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Commissioners of Whitwell recently approved a $0.22 increase in property taxes for all residents following the second reading of Ordinance #376.…
Hands Across the Border checkpoint held
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Officers from police departments in Tennessee and Alabama recently participated in the Hands Across the Border checkpoint at the nearby state line on Highway 72.…
MORE THAN THREE MILLION TENNESSEANS NOW HAVE REAL ID
JASON PACK Contributor NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, announced today that more than 3 million Tennesseans have obtained a REAL ID ahead of the…
Kimball Invests in UTV purchase
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Kimball Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved two key vehicle-related actions: the purchase of a new UTV for the city’s Maintenance Department and the…