May 12, 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
HVFD responds to medical emergency at Hales Bar Marina
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer First responders from Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) recently responded to a medical call during the nighttime hours of Friday, May 1. Upon the call being dispatched, five firemen total, including a department doctor, Paramedic, and EMT’s arrived at the scene, each one licensed to handle medical emergencies. Once at the…
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 Baseball Survives CSLA to Land Sub-State Berth
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The South Pittsburg Pirates fell to the Sale Creek Panthers in a heartbreaker for the Region Championship. They later had to go…
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…