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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 Birth of the First “Test Tube Baby” Opens New Possibilities in Animal and Human Reproduction Science
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 28, 1978, a major scientific breakthrough occurred when Louise Brown, the world’s first baby, conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF),…
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Board of Education aims to acquire LTE radios
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Marion County’s Board of Education (BoE) is looking into acquiring and approving the use of LTE communication devices for all schools and school bus drivers across the county. Following a presentation pertaining to LTE mobile radio devices produced by public safety company Tango Tango, all members of the BoE have expressed…
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…