April 9, 2026
News
Ooltewah man sentenced to 32 years imprisonment for exploitation of a minor, receipt of child pornography, and possession of child pornography
Dewayne Douglas Price, Jr., 42, of Ooltewah, TN, was sentenced to 384 months by the Honorable Travis R. McDonough, Chief United States District Court… Login to continue reading Login…
SPMVFD secures over $139K in grants for gear and equipment upgrades
LACIE SILVA Editor The South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (SPMVFD) recently received a generous donation from the Gary Sinise Foundation,… Login to continue reading Login…
MCC board approves Rutherford County detention contract
LACIE SILVA Editor The Marion County Commission was presented with a request to review and approve a contract with Rutherford County for juvenile… Login to continue reading Login…
Tennessee American Announces Recipients of 2024 Firefighting Support Grants
Tennessee American Water is awarding over $22,000 to multiple firefighting agencies in the area through the Company’s 2024 Firefighting Support Grant program. The grants… Login to continue reading Login…
Marion County 4-H office expansion plans move forward with commission referral
LACIE SILVA Editor Daniel Bradford, director of the Marion County Extension, also known as Marion County 4-H, addressed the need for a new… Login to continue reading Login…
Snapchat post sparks panic, conflicting reports, and communication concerns clash with alleged threat
LACIE SILVA Editor In light of recent school threats, concerns have surfaced about communication and response protocols within Marion County Schools. Residents,… Login to continue reading Login…
Purchase of TPERI Training Database System approved by MCC board
LACIE SILVA Editor Steve Lamb addressed the Marion County Commissioner Board to discuss the purchase of a tracking software system using the… Login to continue reading Login…
Labor Day disturbance addressed at Whitwell city meeting
LACIE SILVA Editor Labor Day festivities were interrupted after tensions rose and community concerns were addressed at the Whitwell city meeting. On… Login to continue reading Login…
New Coach Whitaker requests donation for SP wrestling team
LACIE SILVA Editor Coach Whitaker, the new math and physics teacher at South Pittsburg High School, recently approached the town board to request… Login to continue reading Login…
Jochym receives new answers from city of Jasper
LACIE SILVA Editor Bill Jochym addressed the Mayor and Alderman board of Jasper regarding ongoing water line issues along Highway 41. Jochym had… Login to continue reading Login…