April 9, 2026
News
Former Governor Don Sundquist passes
Former Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old. Born in Moline, Illinois… Login to continue reading Login…
It’s not aliens, it’s the internet
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor The string of lights in the night sky spotted by scores of middle Tennessee residents recently is not an impending alien… Login to continue reading Login…
Small business of the year award
LACIE SILVA Editor For the fifth consecutive year WEPG The River 104.9 was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Marion County Chamber… Login to continue reading Login…
Citizen concerned about community look
LACIE SILVA Editor Concerned citizen, Carolyn Millhiser, brought the board’s attention to the state of the community during the public comments section of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Labor Day Parade set for downtown Whitwell
LACIE SILVA Editor In honor of Labor Day, the annual Whitwell parade will commence Monday, Sept. 4, starting at 9 a.m. Spectators are encouraged… Login to continue reading Login…
Concert to help fund Whitwell heritage project
Helping fund the construction of a new Whitwell Coal Miners’ Museum is one of the ambitious goals the Whitwell Education and Heritage Center has set… Login to continue reading Login…
SPARQ earns Community Impact Award
LACIE SILVA Editor At the annual banquet dinner hosted by Marion County Chamber of Commerce on August 17, South Pittsburg Area Revitalization Quest (SPARQ)… Login to continue reading Login…
Story hour at Carolyn Stewart Library begins Sept. 6
The Carolyn Stewart Public Library’s Story Hour will start on Wednesday, September 6, at 10 a.m. for all children ages 2 to 5 years of… Login to continue reading Login…
Lodge Manufacturing Pilot and Lease agreement
LACIE SILVA Editor The Board of Mayor and Commissioners of South Pittsburg approved ‘Resolution 1043,’ authorizing the Marion County Industrial and Environmental Development board… Login to continue reading Login…
Paige Payne Hill named Citizen of the Year
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Hugs, tears and a standing ovation followed the announcement this past Friday evening at the Marion County Chamber of Commerce Annual… Login to continue reading Login…