May 9, 2026
Lifestyles
Presley Powers becomes Miss Tennessee for 2026
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer South Pittsburg’s Presley Powers has officially taken the title as Miss Tennessee in this year’s Miss Tennessee for America Strong 2026 contest,…
History
This Week in History: Michael Jordan’s 63-Point Playoff Masterpiece
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan delivered one of the greatest performances in basketball history, scoring an astonishing 63 points in a…
Obituaries
News
Tennessee ranked as worst state in nation for public school student spending
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Tennessee has recently been ranked as the worst state in the nation for student spending at public schools, according to a newly released report by the National Education Association (NEA). According to the NEA’s 2026 Rankings and Estimates Report, Tennessee has been ranked 51st in student enrollment expenditures during the 2023-2024 and…
Entertainment
Cruise-In Car Show cruises into Powells Crossroads
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Kicking off a year of cruise-in car shows throughout the Sequatchie Valley, Marion County Cruisers hosted the first of its 2026 ensemble of car shows at Holloway’s Garage in Powells Crossroads. Hosted Saturday, April 25, this year’s first car show featured a host of classic automobiles, ranging from a 1984 Chevrolet Monte…
Sports
South Pittsburg Punches Ticket to Region Tournament
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer Last Friday, the South Pittsburg baseball team faced rival Whitwell in a win-or-go-home matchup. The two teams had met earlier in the…
Education
Dedicated, inspiring, and student-focused! Our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year shares their story in this interview with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET).
Ashley Thomas, 4th Grade Science/Social Studies, South Pittsburg Elementary School, Marion County School System (2022-23 Marion County Schools Teacher of the Year) Q: What, or…