June 4, 2026
Lifestyles
Mother’s Day Market opens to all on Courthouse Square
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In time for Mother’s Day, Jasper’s Courthouse Square was bursting with vendors and visitors alike during this year’s annual Mother’s Day…
History
This Week in History: The Birth of Blue Jeans
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On May 20, 1873, a quiet but important moment in clothing history took place when Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis were granted…
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Marion Memorial Bridge 1936
There are many real picture postcards of the Marion Memorial Bridge and this is one of the oldest as it dates from September 1936. There was once a parking area at the left of the photograph for travelers who wanted to climb onto large rocks for a better view to take pictures. The TVA changed all that…
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
Marion County’s Season Ends in Sectionals After Successful Year
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County baseball team had tremendous success throughout the season. Unfortunately, the Warriors were unable to win at White House-Heritage and…
Education
Whitwell Middle School places first in Kindness Games contest
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School recently placed first among 10 schools from across the nation in this year’s nationwide Kindness Games contest. Hosted…