April 6, 2026
Government
Mayor Jackson reports updated tax regulations and the latest tourism figures
LACIE SILVA Editor Mayor David Jackson reported to the Marion County Commissioners board important updates surrounding RFI’s, a conference he attended, and improvements of tourism figures. Mayor Jackson…
Lofty presents updates from park board regarding new building construction
LACIE SILVA Editor At the recent meeting of the Kimball Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Alderwoman Lofty provided updates on the proposed new building…
Board hears public opinions on Hillcrest Lane
LACIE SILVA Editor At a recent board meeting, the potential abandonment of Hillcrest Lane was discussed, drawing significant concern from local residents. Many attended the following…
Round two of firefighter equipment grant bids complete
LACIE SILVA Editor At the Marion County Commissioner board meeting, the board reviewed bids for the second round of fire equipment purchases funded by a grant. Two…
JJ Contractors’ bid accepted for MC RITE tech building
LACIE SILVA Editor During the Marion County Commissioner board meeting, an agenda item regarding the approval of bids for Phase II of the Marion County RITE Technical…
South Pittsburg board approves energy and sewer ordinance updates
LACIE SILVA Editor The South Pittsburg Mayor and Commissioner Board held the second reading and public hearing for Ordinances 853 and 854 during their latest meeting under…
MCC courthouse restoration update
LACIE SILVA Editor During the regular Marion County Commissioner board meeting, discussions focused on a proposed change in the courthouse restoration project, specifically regarding the project specifications…
MCC board denies motion for new rules adoption
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Commissioners board voted against adopting the proposed resolution, “A resolution of the board of county commissioners of Marion County, Tennessee to…
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson selected for MCC board
LACIE SILVA Editor At the Marion County Commissioner board meeting, the election for a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson was held, with the board divided on both votes.…
The Electoral College fails the test
David Carroll A Pennsylvania-based columnist named Dick Polman took the words right out of my mouth. He wrote the column I’ve been intending to write this year.…