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Voters select Graham for County Mayor in Democratic Primary
With 90% of precincts reporting across the county, Marion voters have picked incumbent John Graham in the County Mayor Democratic Primary election. Graham wins with 60% of the votes. His…
Marion voters say “NO” to Wheel Tax
With less than half of Marion County’s precincts reporting, it was clear that voters in the county oppose a wheel tax. The tax, proposed by the County Commission, would impose…
Voters Head to the Polls for Super Tuesday; Local Races of Interest
It’s “Super Tuesday” as voters in 10 states head to the polls today to make their selections for the presidential primary. Tennessee and Georgia both hold elections today. At stake…
South Pittsburg Considers Census Recount
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, South Pittsburg, TN’s population fell by more than 300 in the most recent census report, and that number has officials with the city eyeing a…
South Pittsburg High School receives Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant
South Pittsburg High School has received the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grants for programs and improvements, according to an announcement from the company’s foundation. South Pittsburg was among 16 Tennessee…
Rock slide on I-24 West on Monteagle Mountain
Almost one year to to the day, another rock slide has affected I-24 traffic on Monteagle Mountain. TDOT and the Tennessee Highway Patrol have reported a rock slide that is…
Arrest made in South Pittsburg tire slashing spree
An arrest has been made after several South Pittsburg residents found that their tires had been slashed late Friday night. The person responsible for the damage is a yet-to-be-identified 33…
Virginia Man Sentenced in Robbery of South Pittsburg, TN Bank
A Virginia man has been sentenced to serve 12 years and six months in federal prison for robbing a South Pittsburg bank. Jonathan Allen, 25, of Reston, VA., appeared before…
SPHS Students Forfeit Class Trip to Help Storm Victims In Need
After the devastating storms that affected our area last week, one group of students at a local high school are ready to help aid storm victims, and in a very…
Despite last week’s storms, Cornbread was King this weekend in South Pittsburg
After a week of devastation across the Southeast last week, many people were curious, “will the Cornbread Festival go on?” And that it did! Folks from all across the country…
