🌱 South Pittsburg resident among latest Marion County arrests this week
South Pittsburg, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min readHello South Pittsburg! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- South Pittsburg resident among latest Marion County arrests this week
- Could South Pittsburg star Dayon Cooper flip from Florida State to Tennessee?
- Fireworks that left South Pittsburg exposed a hidden highway safety problem
Also on today's calendar: ADULTS ONLY Jerry White The Wonderful Wizard of Odd.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Increasing clouds, a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 70.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marion County, TN Arrests for June 11, 2026 (svalleynow.com) — Marion County’s latest arrest report includes a South Pittsburg resident booked by South Pittsburg Police on DUI second offense and child abuse, neglect, or endangerment charges. The list also details several other recent arrests from across the county, with all suspects presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. 
• Tennessee Football Hosting In-State Florida State Commit For Official Visit (rockytopinsider.com) — South Pittsburg High School standout Dayon “DayDay” Cooper, fresh off leading South Pittsburg to a Division 1A state championship, is in Knoxville for an official visit with Tennessee football despite his commitment to Florida State. The speedy two-way athlete from South Pittsburg is drawing serious attention as the Vols try to flip him into their 2027 recruiting class.
• Who's hauling America's Fourth of July explosives? (freightwaves.com) — A recent fireworks-truck fire near Chattanooga involved a driver hauling explosives from South Pittsburg without required hazmat credentials, paperwork, or placards, prompting state and possible federal penalties. The investigation highlights how often fireworks shipments nationwide run with bad brakes, light regulation, and missing safety safeguards, raising concerns as Fourth of July season approaches.
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Jerry White The Wonderful Wizard of Odd →
The Magic Box Theater, 212 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg
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Thursday June 18
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El Toril Mexican Restaurant, 347 Kimball Crossing Dr, Kimball
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 1
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- Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in South Pittsburg. Apply here.
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in South Pittsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Pittsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Marion County Schools Seeking Applicants for Multiple Open Positions Ahead of New School Year (svalleynow.com)
- Two Marion County Women Accused of Stealing More Than $300,000 Through Financial Exploitation Scheme (svalleynow.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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