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HOLLYWOOD, Ala. — Nearly four decades after construction stopped at the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Jackson County, the long-dormant site is once again drawing attention as a possible location for nuclear power generation. The Tennessee Valley Authority is currently evaluating the Bellefonte property for potential future development as electricity demand continues to grow across the …
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen this past week. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices as of Monday have fallen in the tri-state area. As of Monday afternoon, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama gas prices have all dropped 11 cents …
Late Monday morning, the Fort Payne Police Department received a call, believed to originate from a Fort Payne High School student, indicating he was armed and intended to harm himself, as well as potentially threaten other students, according to the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency. Upon notification, Fort Payne City Schools promptly enacted lockdown protocols. …
IDER, Ala. — The Ider Rescue Squad responded to questions from residents at a meeting last week regarding its fundraising efforts and current emergency response capabilities, saying a lack of available volunteers has significantly reduced the services it can provide. Community members raised concerns about why the organization continues to hold fundraisers — including its …
A man from Alabama wanted in connection with child sexual abuse charges was apprehended on Friday after East Ridge detectives located him inside a pickup truck at a hotel on Ringgold Road. Charles Wayne Hice, age 66, was sought by the DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office pursuant to warrants for the alleged sexual abuse of …
July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of gas in Tennessee rose 13 cents in the past week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.49 which is 14 cents less expensive than one month ago but 69 cents more expensive than one year ago. In Marion County the average gas price was $3.42 per gallon …
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ is taking place this week in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina to combat speeding. Law enforcement will focus on excessive speeders to prevent crashes, injuries, and fatalities. According to a 2020 Tennessee Highway Patrol study, speeding-related crashes are four times more likely to be fatal. The operation started Monday …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
