April 9, 2026
News
Calling volunteers for Whitwell Labor Day celebrations
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer A public meeting regarding volunteer efforts for Whitwell’s upcoming Labor Day events was recently held earlier this month. Lucas Kilgore, a… Login to continue reading Login…
Boat dock lease to be negotiated
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The lease agreement between South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor & Commissioners and local boat dock owner Mike Taylor is set to… Login to continue reading Login…
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… Login to continue reading Login…
South Pittsburg High wins Dudley Award
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett recently announced that South Pittsburg High School has won the prestigious Anne Dallas Dudley Silver Award. This award recognizes… Login to continue reading Login…
Leadership changes for county Library Board announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Mayor Sandra Crabtree of Whitwell’s City Board has announced her retirement as Executive Director of the Marion County Library Board. Crabtree… Login to continue reading Login…
Final reading of property zoning Okayed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The third and final reading of Ordinance #375 regarding the rezoning of property in Industrial Park at Whitwell was examined and… Login to continue reading Login…
Whitwell reading programs summer schedule announced
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Cathy Black of Whitwell’s Orena Humphrey Public Library recently announced this summer’s reading program, scheduled to run throughout June and July.… Login to continue reading Login…
Second reading for property tax increase in Whitwell passed
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Board of Mayor and Commissioners of Whitwell recently approved a $0.22 increase in property taxes for all residents following the… Login to continue reading Login…
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… Login to continue reading Login…
They’re back – Brood XIV ready to emerge
DUANE SHERRILL Contributor Here we go again. Just when you thought it was safe to go outside without the shrill sounds of cicadas ringing in… Login to continue reading Login…