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SPHS Pirates handed a forfeit from TSSAA and then drop a second game by one point
David Riley | May 18, 2023
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – In a rare exhibition of the enforcement of the pitch count restrictions in place by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), the South Pittsburg Pirate were issued a forfeit in a matchup against the East Robertson Indians after the Indian’s coaching staff adamantly required a decision from the officiating staff on the one pitch, final... READ MORE >
SPHS Lady Pirates take a 1-0 victory in extra innings against Whitwell’s Lady Tigers
David Riley | May 18, 2023
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – In a battle of effective fielding versus extraordinary pitching, county rivals Whitwell High School and South Pittsburg High School battled on the softball diamond for a chance to keep home-field advantage moving into Sectional play for state title playoffs. WHS’s Lady Tigers were also eager to avenge a district championship loss to the Lady Pirates, and... READ MORE >
MCHS Lady Warriors unsuccessful in battle with nature and Meigs County
David Riley | May 17, 2023
Jasper, Tenn. – The Marion County High School Lady Warriors took on a motivated Meigs County for the first round of regional play. With the entire day leading up to the game being overcast and rainy, occasionally interrupted by the sun, the status of the match remained “on,” thanks to an absence of lightning. That, arguably, was the last good omen... READ MORE >
WHS Lady Tigers poised to revisit SPHS Lady Pirates after both win regional first round
David Riley | May 17, 2023
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – After facing each other in a district championship and the South Pittsburg Lady Pirates making a late game surge to inch past the Lady Tigers 6-5, the two will meet again in regional play as Whitwell defeated Sale Creek 18-3 and South Pittsburg defeated Copper Basin 13-0 to advance to the region three championships. Whereas both... READ MORE >
Whitwell loosens beer and liquor sales restrictions
David Riley | May 16, 2023
Whitwell, Tenn. – The Board of Mayor and Commissioners recently met again with a truncated roster. The City kicked off the Board’s approval of the upcoming budget, which takes effect July 1. The Board also brought the City within compliance with the building code. To mend a former hole in the city zoning language, there was also the first step... READ MORE >
New Road Commissioner comments on Comptrollers report on missteps of predecessor
David Riley | May 16, 2023
Jasper, Tenn. – The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury recently released the results of an investigation into multiple incidents of violation of local, state, and federal laws by the Marion County Highway Department between July 2021 and October 2022. During that time, the former Road Commissioner was alleged to have allowed unauthorized road work on non-county roads, violation of the... READ MORE >
South Pittsburg announces new text service
David Riley | May 16, 2023
South Pittsburg, Tenn. – South Pittsburg’s Board of Mayor and Commissioners learned some of the details on the City’s new text service portal, which allows two-way communication between the City Hall and residents. Board members were updated on the status of the City’s audit following the passing of the accountant working on it. Additionally, one restaurant operator decried their establishment was... READ MORE >
Multitasking diminishing our effectiveness?
David Riley | May 16, 2023
As one who is not versed in sign language, I find the picture-in-picture of a sign language interpreter distracting. Academically, I understand it is a lifeline for those that are hearing impaired. Then I get stuck on, “Doesn’t subtitles replace the need for an interpreter?” And then, by the time I’ve taxed my mind on all that, I’ve lost about... READ MORE >
Warriors State Title Fire Extinguished by McMinn
David Riley | May 15, 2023
Sweetwater, Tenn. – After winning five of their last six regular season games, the Marion County Warriors would face McMinn County twice to keep their title dreams alive. In the inaugural game of the postseason, the Chargers would rally late in the matchup to take the 6-1 win. The teams would meet again the next day in the consolation bracket, fighting... READ MORE >
Trying to Starve Inner Demons is a Gamble
David Riley | May 15, 2023
We have all kinds of character traits that we’re not crazy about in ourselves; anger, addiction, feelings of aloofness, selfishness, hate, fear, jealousy, and even pesky things-we-can’t-quantify that we let stand between us and being reasonably happy. For convenience, perhaps in a nod to our dormant need for an enemy to fight, we assign the term “inner demons” to these... READ MORE >