April 6, 2026
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Closed hearing of Kellye Hogan’s termination held
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A closed court hearing regarding the termination of Kellye Hogan as Director of the Beene Pearson Public Library was recently held, despite initial plans for…
Hands Across the Border checkpoint held
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Officers from police departments in Tennessee and Alabama recently participated in the Hands Across the Border checkpoint at the nearby state line on Highway 72.…
MORE THAN THREE MILLION TENNESSEANS NOW HAVE REAL ID
JASON PACK Contributor NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, announced today that more than 3 million Tennesseans have obtained a REAL ID ahead of the…
Robert Prevost elected first American Pope
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, has been elected the Roman Catholic Church’s newest leader within the papacy. This past week on Thursday, in…
Executive Director application worries expressed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County resident Christine Van Hamersveld shared her concerns with the County Commission regarding the Executive Director position for the Marion County Library Board. Van Hamersveld…
Purchase of forensics licensing system approved
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Commission approved the purchase of a Magnet Forensics-branded GrayKey licensing system on Monday, April 28. County Mayor David Jackson presented commissioners with…
M&W offers disposal services to Powell Crossroads
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The owners of M&W Disposal Services, a family-owned waste management business based in East Ridge, recently offered their services to the town of Powells Crossroads during…
Armory plans shared amongst SP City Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of South Pittsburg’s City Board came together in a workshop meeting to discuss key ideas for work needing to be completed for the local National…
Easter Egg Extravaganza held in Jasper
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s beloved Easter Egg Extravaganza was recently held at the community park during the week of Easter Sunday. First launched in 2016, the Extravaganza was…
Armory plans shared amongst SP City Board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Members of South Pittsburg’s City Board came together in a workshop meeting to discuss key ideas for work needing to be completed for the local…