July 10, 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
Backroad Relic Hunters: New Hope’s hidden gem
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Located just off TN-156 by Long Island Road in New Hope is Backroad Relic Hunters, a facility filled with a vast…
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Board of Education approves contract with JT Educational Services
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education (BoE) recently approved a contract with Special Projects Coordinator Joe T. Wood of JT Educational Services. During a special called meeting held Thursday, June 25, Mark Griffith, Director of Schools, explained the contract revolves around the board hiring Wood into the BoE’s Career and Technical…
Entertainment
Get Soaked in the Park event held at Whitwell City Park
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell City Park recently hosted Get Soaked in the Park, a new community event where children got to cool off from the summer heat. Established as a water-based activity that substituted for a public swimming pool or splash pad, Get Soaked in the Park allowed visitors the opportunity to beat the…
Sports
County Commission recognize state champ Jaylee Johnson
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jaylee Johnson of South Pittsburg High School’s track team has officially been recognized by the Marion County Commission for winning the…
Education
Board of Education approves contract with JT Educational Services
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Marion County Board of Education (BoE) recently approved a contract with Special Projects Coordinator Joe T. Wood of JT Educational…