April 6, 2026
Government
Robert Prevost elected first American Pope
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, has been elected the Roman Catholic Church’s newest leader within the papacy. This past week on Thursday, in…
Executive Director application worries expressed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County resident Christine Van Hamersveld shared her concerns with the County Commission regarding the Executive Director position for the Marion County Library Board. Van Hamersveld…
Screener Purchases And Contract Renewals Approved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Education approved the purchase of new vision and hearing screeners, along with the renewal of three medical assistance program contracts, during its recent…
Purchase of forensics licensing system approved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission approved the purchase of a Magnet Forensics-branded GrayKey licensing system on Monday, April 28. County Mayor David Jackson presented commissioners with…
M&W offers disposal services to Powell Crossroads
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The owners of M&W Disposal Services, a family-owned waste management business based in East Ridge, recently offered their services to the town of Powells Crossroads during…
General Assembly approves ban on Red 40 in Tennessee public, charter schools
CARSON BURNS Contributor NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legislation to prohibit the synthetic food dye, Red 40, from Tennessee’s school nutrition programs was approved by the General Assembly. House Bill 134, sponsored…
Nick Swafford Hired In For South Pittsburg Public Works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this month’s city meeting in South Pittsburg, the board approved the hiring of a new staff member for the city’s public works department. City Administrator…
OLG service agreement accepted for new Jasper city hall
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Jasper has agreed to a service agreement with OLG Engineering for work at the new city hall located at…
New Gas Station On Hwy 150 Announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement and approval for a new multiuse gas station in Jasper was made during this month’s public meeting. Brought forward to the city board members…
Former drug task force director sentenced
LISA HOBBS Contributor A man once tasked with assisting in the state’s effort to identify and prosecute users, sellers, distributors, transporters and manufacturers of illegal substances has pled guilty to…