August 24, 2026
Marion County
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Aug 24, 2026
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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
South Pittsburg Rotary Club Launches “Rotary on the River” Community Family Fun Series
The South Pittsburg Rotary Foundation has received a $6,000 Civic Experiment Grant from Thrive Regional Partnership and the Trust for Civic Life to support a new Community Family Fun Series aimed at strengthening connections across Marion County. All events are free to attend (additional concessions for purchase may be available at The Princess Theatre), family…
Sports
Pirates unanimous No. 1, Warriors No. 3 in TSWA preseason poll
SHANE SHOEMAKER Writer Two of Marion County’s power programs will open the 2026 season right where they finished the last one — among the best…
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…