September 17, 2026
Marion County
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Sep 17, 2026
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Lifestyles
A Voice for the Voiceless: Park Communication Boards
Beth Riner Contributor Grandparents Travis and Marie Layne of Whitwell have gotten communication boards installed at parks across the area to benefit nonverbal children like…
History
This Week in History: The Battle of Britian Day
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On September 15, 1940, one of the most important battles of World War II took place in the skies over Britain. This…
Obituaries
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News
The Powell Family 1905
Barton Powell and his wife Martha Jane Bryant Powell (seated center) are pictured here with their daughter Leona Powell Barbee who is seated to the right of the couple, and their son Barton Powell Jr sits on the left. This image dates from about 1905 and was likely taken near Powell’s Crossroads. -Submitted by David Head
Entertainment
Whitwell Middle School hosts Gospel Singing
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School was the site of the community’s yearly Gospel Singing event last weekend, an event that benefited the Whitwell Education Heritage Center project. During the event, community members from across both Whitwell and neighboring Powells Crossroads gathered in unison to experience live Gospel music performed by four different bands…
Sports
Tigers Struggle Against Grundy County
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers football team knew coming into the season that the first four weeks were going to be tough. Playing Huntland,…
Education
Marion County 4-H Introduces Youth to Grillmasters Program
NOVA MCGILL Contributor Marion County 4-H held an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 19 for students interested in becoming part of the Marion County 4-H…