April 8, 2026
News
Marion Unemployment Rate Jumps To 5.1%
The seasonal impacts on employment, such as school breaks, continued to have an impact on Tennessee’s county unemployment numbers in June, according to newly released… Login to continue reading Login…
Where Is Joshua David Day?
LISA HOBBS – Contributor It’s time for someone to demonstrate compassion and lessen the heartache felt by the family of Joshua David Day. Josh, as he… Login to continue reading Login…
Investigation Continues Into Fatal Jasper Wreck
LACIE SILVA – Editor A tractor trailer hauling corn crossed the two-lane road, Highway 150 right next to mile marker 2, and overturned an oncoming… Login to continue reading Login…
Grundy Man Gets Million-Dollar Settlement For False Imprisonment
LISA HOBBS – Contributor The Tennessee Department of Treasury board of claims voted to award Adam Braseel the cap of $1 million for his wrongful imprisonment/exoneration… Login to continue reading Login…
Show Me The Money – Schafer Wants Paper Trail
Commissioners and the public unite at the Marion County Commissioner meeting on July 24 in favor of a new requirement for officials of the county… Login to continue reading Login…
An American Tradition: Lodge Cast Iron
NATHAN HAVENNER – Staff Writer It has been 127 years since Joseph Lodge began his first cast iron foundry in the small town of South Pittsburg,… Login to continue reading Login…
Schools Now Face Fines For Action of Parents
The Legislative Council met via a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 13 to take action on six proposed changes to the bylaws. Several clarifications were… Login to continue reading Login…
Project K-9 Hero Provides Care For Retired Police and Military Dogs
NATHAN HAVENNER – Contributor While Jason Johnson spent decades as a K-9 handler and trainer at some of the highest levels in the United States Government,… Login to continue reading Login…
Redpoint Inn: The Stopping Point For Hungry Diners
LACIE SILVA – Editor Redpoint is a climbing term, perfect for the fun, funky, and fresh restaurant located in downtown Jasper. The Redpoint Inn is owned… Login to continue reading Login…
New Leadership For Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary
The Monteagle-Sewanee Rotary has announced its leadership team for 2023-24. Pictured, from left, are Jessica Favaloro, Communications; Kathy Hensley, Secretary; Bob Askew, Sleep in… Login to continue reading Login…