May 26, 2026
News
Brown Memorialized
LACIE SILVA – Editor On a blustery cold Friday, December 22, the Whitwell Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) paid a heartfelt tribute to the late firefighter and… Login to continue reading Login…
Powering ahead in the New Year
As we bid farewell to the challenges and triumphs of the past year, I find myself reflecting on the strength and resilience of our cooperative… Login to continue reading Login…
FRS Inc reveals logo and update
LACIE SILVA – Editor On December 9, after nearly five months of coordinating, founder and retired wildland firefighter, Jimmy Cantrell, unveiled his nonprofit organization, Fire Rehab… Login to continue reading Login…
TAW partners with AWCF to support local food banks
To mark the 10 year anniversary of serving as the water provider for the Whitwell water system, Tennessee American Water (TAW) collaborated with the American… Login to continue reading Login…
MC wildlife officer retires
Wildlife Officer Russell Vandergriff is retiring after 33 years of serving the citizens of Tennessee. Vandergriff’s commitment and dedication supported improvements in turkey populations, advanced… Login to continue reading Login…
CPA final decision correction
LACIE SILVA – Editor The CPA final decision article ran in the December 14 issue with an error that has recently been brought to our… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County officer wounded disarming suspect
LACIE SILVA – Editor Off-duty Marion County Deputy Chayce Ladd was wounded when another officer’s service weapon was fired as he tried to wrestle it… Login to continue reading Login…
Teacher Feature of the Week
EDUCATION – Teacher Feature of the Week – (Melanie Wiles, a 7th grade teacher at Forrest, finds her profession rewarding.) “Teaching has Been a… Login to continue reading Login…
Presidential Primary Results
TRACY HARRIS Staff Writer The 2024 Presidential Preference Primary results are in. There were 2,108 voters on Election Day, March 5. The hours were different… Login to continue reading Login…
Wreck resulting with injuries and an assault
By Patty Blackburn At approximately 5:20 p.m. on March 17, a wreck with injuries and aggravated assault was reported on Franklin Pike near the intersection… Login to continue reading Login…