April 6, 2026
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Tanker Push Held at West Valley Volunteer Fire Department
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The West Valley Volunteer Fire Department (WVVFD) held its very own tanker push dedicated to the department’s brand-new tanker truck on December 14. A tradition…
New Jasper Municipal Library Board announces plans
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The city of Jasper held its monthly meeting on Monday, December 9 and under discussion was the Carolyn Stewart Public Library board report. According to the…
Forest Fire Contained at Whitwell Mountain
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A forest fire that recently sprung up within the “Pocket” region of Whitwell Mountain has been contained by local forestry services. The fire, which started in…
Gift Giving to Those In Need In Asheville, NC
Beloved Asheville, a nonprofit organization based within Asheville, North Carolina, recently donated thousands of gifts to many children and families affected by the events of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.…
Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died Sunday, Dec. 29. He was 100-years-old. The longest-living president in U.S. history died after entering hospice care in…
Promising to Prospering: Micah’s Journey
TRACY HARRIS-Staff Writer At just 15 years old and a sophomore in high school, Micah McClendon’s future looked promising. On September 11, 2020, during what was described as a “routine…
Tennessee Aquarium closing Jan. 10 due to inclement weather, delayed re-opening on Jan. 11
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Jan. 9, 2025) – The Tennessee Aquarium will be closed Friday, Jan. 10, due to anticipated winter weather. The Aquarium will reopen at noon EST on Saturday, Jan.…
Marion County Board of Education meeting rescheduled
Due to the impact of impending weather the Marion County Board of Education has rescheduled it’s January meeting to Thursday, January 16 at 5 p.m. Please visit their website at…
National Day of Observance for Former President Jimmy Carter
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President, Jimmy Carter. The Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail…
2024 GVSA Winners Announced
On Tuesday, December 10th, Marshall County Joint Economic and Community Development Board hosted the local 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards (GVSA) presentation. Nominations were submitted in September and winners were…