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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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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 publicly recognized at the Marion County Board of Education August meeting, where he was presented with an official proclamation award dedicated to his winning title. Director of Schools Mark Griffith…
Entertainment
Whitwell Labor Day celebrations returning Sept. 7
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer In celebration of its 70th anniversary as a Tennessee community, the city of Whitwell is to celebrate Labor Day in a big way with various public events scheduled across Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Recently announced on Facebook through the Whitwell City Park page, Whitwell is set to once more…
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…