Category: Alabama

Missing Alabama Woman Located in Grundy County Deceased

Brenda Clark, 73, was recently reported missing out of Indian Springs, Ala. Authorities in Grundy County found the woman deceased in Beersheba Springs. She was last seen Sept. 10 in Pelham and discovered Sept. 21 in a wrecked vehicle by Salazar Mowing employees. The grey Honda Civic had left the SR 56 roadway, traveled down …

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High School Football Recap for Week 6

Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett threw for 74 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 52 yards as Marion County defeated Brainerd 40-6 on Saturday. Sam Pickett totaled 98 yards of offense and three scores. Marion (5-1) allowed just 41 yards, including 20 rushing yards on 20 carries during their Homecoming win. Kayley McLemore was named Homecoming …

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Two Major Brush Fires in Bryant, Alabama; STOP OUTDOOR BURNING

The Bryant, Alabama Fire Department is begging their community not to burn anything at all outside after “acres and acres” were burned down. In the past 72 hours, they have fought two major brush fires. On Sunday, the fire department says more than 20 firefighters and Alabama forestry fought a blaze for nearly ten hours because …

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High School Recap for Games Played on Sept. 20

Last week, the Sequatchie County Indians stuffed a 2-point conversion attempt by South Pittsburg with less than a minute remaining to hold on for a one-point win. On Friday night, the Indians pulled off a huge upset over the state’s 2nd-ranked Class 2-A team, the Marion County Warriors, 13-10. Will Machado hit a 39-yard field goal …

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It’s Time for Football Friday

After receiving a forfeit win from Lookout Valley, the South Pittsburg Pirates have the week off. They will host the Innovation Academy Sentinels from Springfield, TN, for homecoming at Beene Stadium on Friday, September 27, 2024. For this week, instead of South Pittsburg football on WEPG, listeners can tune in for coverage from the Marion …

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Scottsboro, AL Police identify victim in US-72 accident on Monday

The Scottsboro, Alabama Police Department says a vehicle accident on Monday claimed the life of a North Georgia man. According to a release from the department, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department responded to the accident with assistance from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, Scottsboro Fire Department, and Highlands Ambulance Service. The two-vehicle accident happened …

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High School Football Recap for Games played on September 6

Marion County’s quarterback, Tilton Pickett, only completed five passes on Friday, but they were good for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Warriors are now 3-0 on the season with the 35-0 win over the Central Purple Pounders. Class 2A’s sixth-ranked Bledsoe County Warriors used 13 ball carriers to rush for 377 yards, with all …

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Nina and Pinta Ships Coming to Scottsboro in November

On Thursday, November 7th, the famous Niña & Pinta ships will dock at Goose Pond Colony Resort, 417 Ed Hembree Dr, Scottsboro, AL, 35769! These incredible ships will be open to the public every day through Tuesday, November 12th. The Niña, built entirely by hand without the use of power tools, has been called “the …

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August 30 High School Football Recaps

Marion County (2-0) powered past East Hamilton on Friday night at Bill Baxter Stadium, 35-0. Senior quarterback Tilton Pickett completed 11 of 13 passes for 202 yards and five touchdowns. Four of his TDs were caught by Sam Pickett (no relation), who finished with 200 yards of offense on nine touches.   The South Pittsburg …

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Second Week of High School Football

In area high school football this week, the South Pittsburg Pirates will host Franklin County.  Live on The River 104.9 Marion County is at home this week as they host East Hamilton. On The River 104.9 stream The Whitwell Tigers will play at Greenback. Kickoff time has been changed to 6 PM. On The River …

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