April 6, 2026
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General Assembly approves ban on Red 40 in Tennessee public, charter schools
CARSON BURNS Contributor NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legislation to prohibit the synthetic food dye, Red 40, from Tennessee’s school nutrition programs was approved by the General Assembly. House Bill 134, sponsored…
May Declared as Mental Health Awareness Month in Whitwell
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every May, was officially recognized by the city of Whitwell during a recent city meeting. Established in 1949, Mental Health…
Nick Swafford Hired In For South Pittsburg Public Works
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer During this month’s city meeting in South Pittsburg, the board approved the hiring of a new staff member for the city’s public works department. City Administrator…
OLG service agreement accepted for new Jasper city hall
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Aldermen in Jasper has agreed to a service agreement with OLG Engineering for work at the new city hall located at…
Annual open house held at Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, located in downtown Powells Crossroads just behind City Hall, recently held its fifth annual open house. Previously announced by Assistant…
New Gas Station On Hwy 150 Announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The announcement and approval for a new multiuse gas station in Jasper was made during this month’s public meeting. Brought forward to the city board members…
FIRE DANGER STATEMENT
As of March 13, 2025 – Relative humidity values will be slightly higher today, but fire danger is still present. Southwest winds of 5 to around 10 mph with some…
Postal Inspectors Remind Consumers to Be Alert for Imposter Scams during National Consumer Protection Week
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has kicked off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard…
National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Week February 16–22
In a press release from Steve Lamb, Director of Marion County EMA, the MCEMA encourages preparedness during Severe Weather Awareness Week. Know Your Risk, Stay Informed, Stay Safe! Prepare for…
MTSU forensic science students, including local, Lindsey Ridge, participate in mock trial experience
Middle Tennessee State University forensic science majors met at the intersection of justice and science in the courtroom of Circuit Court Judge Barry Tidwell in Rutherford County, Tennessee, for the…