April 6, 2026
Government
Correction for “Shane’s Restaurant receives beer permit”
LACIE SILVA Editor It has been brought to the Tribune’s attention of an inaccuracy in reporting regarding the approval of the beer permit for Shane’s Restaurant. Alderman John Matthews…
Kimball board for Hillcrest Lane abandonment process to begin
At the Kimball board of Mayor and Alderman meeting, the board discussed the potential abandonment of a portion of Hillcrest Lane to facilitate a retail business development and the…
Labor day incident and volunteering highlighted at Whitwell board meeting
LACIE SILVA Editor At the recent meeting of the Whitwell Mayor and Commissioner Board, community members addressed several concerns, focusing on a Labor Day incident and volunteering opportunities…
Marion County government and education budget changes passed unanimously
LACIE SILVA Editor At the Marion County Commissioner Board meeting, discussions focused on budget amendments for local government, the Board of Education, and the Marion County Highway Department.…
MCC board approves Rutherford County detention contract
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Commission was presented with a request to review and approve a contract with Rutherford County for juvenile detention services. A copy of…
Purchase of TPERI Training Database System approved by MCC board
LACIE SILVA Editor Steve Lamb addressed the Marion County Commissioner Board to discuss the purchase of a tracking software system using the grant money they were approved…
Labor Day disturbance addressed at Whitwell city meeting
LACIE SILVA Editor Labor Day festivities were interrupted after tensions rose and community concerns were addressed at the Whitwell city meeting. On September 2, at approximately 8:12…
New Coach Whitaker requests donation for SP wrestling team
LACIE SILVA Editor Coach Whitaker, the new math and physics teacher at South Pittsburg High School, recently approached the town board to request a donation for the school’s…
Jochym receives new answers from city of Jasper
LACIE SILVA Editor Bill Jochym addressed the Mayor and Alderman board of Jasper regarding ongoing water line issues along Highway 41. Jochym had previously brought the issue to…
Grant Boost and Graphic Disputes: Whitwell Police Department’s Latest Developments
LACIE SILVA Editor Chief Boyd of the Whitwell Police Department presented his report and proposed updates to the department, resulting in mixed outcomes. Two requests successfully passed, but…