Convicted murderer faces additional charges

By Mac Cordell

A convicted murderer and her son could each be facing prison time soon after a scheme to allegedly sneak a variety of drugs into a local prison.
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Tina McDowell and her son Jerh Walters, charging both with two counts of illegal conveyance of drugs of abuse onto ...

Local News, Marysville School Board, News

Howard tapped to lead Marysville

By Chad Williamson

March 19, 2025

The Marysville school board is entering into contract negotiations with Dr. Zachary Howard to be the district’s next superintendent. After several interviews with finalists the school board voted 5-0 ...

Court News, Local News, News

“Dangerous and depraved”

Man gets 25 years for rape of young family members

By Kyle Meddles

March 19, 2025

“He is too dangerous and depraved.” A statement from the court describing Garry Lee Giles, 82, of West Mansfield, following his sentence of 25 years in prison last week after being found guilty of rap...

Local News, News

County pushes back on EDIP

Commissioners continue to be unhappy with incentives

By Michael Williamson

March 19, 2025

The Union County Commissioners are still not quite satisfied with some of the approaches to the new Economic Development Incentive Policy (EDIP). Board members told Economic Development Director Eric ...

Local News, News

Auditor’s office outgrowing space

By Michael Williamson

March 19, 2025

The Union County Auditor’s Office is running out of space. That’s what Auditor Andrea Weaver told the county commissioners Wednesday during the board’s regular session. She said, not unlike the commun...

Education, News

Elks Lodge supports Monarch Market

By From JT Staff Reports

March 19, 2025

The Marysville Elks Lodge recently made the first of two food donations to the Monarch Market at Marysville High School, a move made possible through the Elks Beacon Grant. The donations brought $3,00...

Education, News

Fairbanks focused on internal candidate

By Michael Williamson

March 18, 2025

Fairbanks is weighing all of its options ahead of its decision to fill the district’s top leadership role. The board of education met in executive session for part of Monday night’s regular monthly me...