June 27, 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
This Week in History: Charles Dickens's Passing
NOVA MCGILL Contributor Dickens was one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era and is remembered for creating some of the most enduring…
Obituaries
Special Sections
News
South Pittsburg Police Chief appointed as Jasper’s new Building Inspector
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer South Pittsburg’s Police Chief and Building Inspector Wayne Jordan has officially been appointed to serve as Jasper’s newest Building Inspector during the city’s recent June meeting. Jasper’s Board of Mayor & Aldermen (BoMA) had two applications submitted for the building inspector role, one from Jordan and another from resident Donnie Moreland.…
Entertainment
Jasper's 250th celebrations coming soon
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Jasper’s annual and popular Big Boom event, alongside other events in the city scheduled for early July, is approaching soon in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. Marion County, like many communities across the nation, has been underway with ideas and events in celebration of America’s 250th year as a country. South…
Sports
Marion County’s Season Ends in Sectionals After Successful Year
HUNTER COOKSTON Writer The Marion County baseball team had tremendous success throughout the season. Unfortunately, the Warriors were unable to win at White House-Heritage and…
Education
High school representatives appointed to advisory board
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Faith Edgar, Ashlyn Rigby, and Jupiter Lucas have recently been appointed as the newest high school representatives for the Board of…