Ryan Lewis
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Jasper employees ask city leaders for a longevity bonus
JASPER, Tenn. — For months, city leaders in Jasper have been finalizing the procedures to switch the town's retirement plan with Nationwide Insurance to the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. → Read More
Jasper mayor accuses board members of using intimidation tactics
JASPER, Tenn. — It has been an unusual three months for the Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen. → Read More
South Pittsburg party organizers complain about city interference
A contingent of New Year's Eve party attendees, led by co-organizer Katherine Vinson, arrived at the South Pittsburg City Commission's January meeting in a foul mood. → Read More
South Pittsburg leaders search for solutions with troubled apartment complex
City leaders in South Pittsburg have been asked to address the poor condition of Mountain View Apartments at the end of Hamilton Avenue in the Richard City area. → Read More
Marion County board agrees to annexation deal with Jasper, Tennessee
As construction of a Speedway gas station and rest stop nears completion at Interstate 24's exit 158, Jasper plans to annex the property where the old Tennessee-Alabama Fireworks store used to stand. → Read More
South Pittsburg officer praised for saving man's life
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. — Officer Mark Haley spent the day of Sept. 29 unpacking after his move to South Pittsburg since being promoted to full-time status in August. → Read More
South Pittsburg leaders to examine city pool situation again
City leaders are planning to take another look at reopening the city pool at Loyd Park. → Read More
Financially strapped Marion County Fair seeks assistance
The Marion County Fair is struggling financially, and its representatives are asking for the county's help. → Read More
South Pittsburg board approves $132,000 for new emergency vehicles
City officials say South Pittsburg needs some new emergency vehicles now. → Read More
South Pittsburg garbage fees almost certain to rise next year
When South Pittsburg's current garbage service provider informed officials it would need a rate increase in the next fiscal year, the city put the service out for bid. → Read More
South Pittsburg board approves parks grant application despite mayor's lack of support
The question of whether or not to apply for a grant if a municipality is not sure it's going to accept the money can be controversial, and that was the case at the April meeting of the South Pittsburg City Commission. → Read More
Marion County jail medical costs heavily outpacing budget
Several unexpected expenditures have created an overall $150,077 decrease in Marion County's general fund balance, but $131,000 of that is for county jail inmates' medical care that's already exceeded the fiscal year's budget. → Read More
Marion County, Tenn., board votes to fund SROs in each public school next year
Marion County has taken a major step forward on the issue of school safety. → Read More
Jasper, Tenn., officials warn residents about third-party city bill payments
One of the main reasons city leaders began offering online bill pay on Jasper's official website last June was a situation in which at least one resident tried to pay a water bill through a third-party service based in Seattle. → Read More
Jasper, Tenn., officials continue to have problems catching, prosecuting litterers
Littering in Jasper continues to be a frustrating problem for Mayor Paul Evans. → Read More
Kimball, Tenn., board alters annual scholarship to help local students
It's hard to believe that graduating high school seniors wouldn't be interested in available scholarship money, but that's exactly what city leaders in Kimball say has happened with the annual $4,000 Jere Davis Memorial Scholarship in recent years. → Read More
Jasper mayor, police chief clash over proposed officer hire
When Police Chief Billy Mason recommended hiring a new police officer to the Jasper Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week, Mayor Paul Evans refused to endorse it because he wasn't part of the interview process. → Read More
Marion group aims to clean up Sequatchie Mountain Road
A push to clean up litter in Marion County has been underway in recent months, but now the monumental task of cleaning up Sequatchie Mountain Road is at hand. → Read More
Kimball, Tenn., board moves to clean up property after no response from owner
The push to clean up dilapidated properties is a fight many municipalities in Marion County have taken up in recent years, including Kimball. → Read More
Jasper, Tenn., police to upgrade outdated Taser equipment
Tasers have become an important piece of equipment for law enforcement officers in recent years, and in Jasper it's time to replace the outdated equipment. → Read More