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Marion County
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Lifestyles
Sales tax weekend is this weekend
Staff report Tennesseans will enjoy sales tax weekend again July 31 through Aug. 2, marking decades of savings for families just in time for back-to-school.…
History
This Week in History: The Building of the Berlin Wall
NOVA MCGILL Contributor One of the most significant events that occurred during last week in history was the construction of the Berlin Wall, which began…
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News
South Pittsburg and Tennessee River 1906
This is a view taken from Lodge’s Point, as there were no planes taking aerial photographs in 1906. The postcard provides a good view of South Pittsburg and the Tennessee River. You can see Long Island off in the distance and a number of boats on the river. Only the tip of Long Island actually…
Entertainment
Back-to-School Market held on Courthouse Square
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Earlier this month, Jasper’s Courthouse Square was filled with entrepreneurs from across the region who set up shop in celebration of the start of the new school year. Hosted by Monica and Zack Barbee of Marion County Market, this year’s Back-to-School themed event featured an assortment of vendors from across the…
Sports
Marion County school board tables proposed ticket price increase after parent backlash
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Football season is about to kick off across the Sequatchie Valley, but before a single snap has been played, Marion County school…
Education
Andrew Dunn recognized as America’s Favorite Student Champion
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper Middle School student Andrew Dunn has recently been recognized for winning the 2026 America’s Favorite Student online competition. Dunn was…