July 30, 2026
Marion County
10:04 AM
Jul 30, 2026
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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: First Successful Nuclear Detonation
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 16, 1945, the Trinity nuclear test became the world’s first successful detonation of a nuclear weapon. Conducted in the desert…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
First Baptist Church 1908
Dating from about 1908, this real picture postcard shows one of South Pittsburg’s architectural treasures, the First Baptist Church located at Fifth and Laurel Streets. The “Old Stone Church” was torn down in 1955 and replaced by the current church building. -Submitted by David Head
Entertainment
Foster Falls Fire Department Hosts Community Open House
NOVA MCGILL Contributor On July 18, 2026, the Foster Falls Fire Department welcomed members of the community to its annual open house, giving residents an opportunity to meet local firefighters, learn about fire safety, and see the equipment used to protect the area. The event highlighted the important role that volunteer firefighters play in keeping…
Sports
Whitwell Tigers Looking for Bounce-Back Season
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Whitwell Tigers football team enters the 2026 season looking to prove that last year was simply a season that got away.…
Education
Did you know: Tennessee is home to the most caverns out of any U.S. state?
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer One of the many things for which Tennessee is known for is its unique and natural beauty, with many of its…