Following up on a story we brought you earlier on Thursday… Two Memphis, Tennessee men are in custody following a high-speed police chase that spanned two counties in North Alabama this week. The chase began Wednesday night around 10 PM in the Providence area of Huntsville and ended in Scottsboro, according to Madison County deputies. …
UPDATED INFORMATION: A second suspect is behind bars now following a vehicle pursuit that happened Wednesday night in North Alabama across two counties and ending in Scottsboro. Jackson County Sheriff Ricky Harnen says the suspect was caught in the woods near the intersection of AL-35 and AL-79 Thursday morning. The other suspect had been caught …
One person has died after an early morning fire at a mobile home in Jackson County, Alabama on Wednesday. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen says it happened at a home on County Road 401 near the Paint Rock community in Jackson County. The fire happened around midnight and crews responded to the scene early Wednesday. …
Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most challenging times of the year for blood collection. Hospitals often experience higher demand for …
The owner of a Chattanooga towing company faces charges for allegedly running a criminal operation across Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Police state that Benjamin Duvall, owner of Choo Choo Towing, sold vehicles he did not own. Reports began after cars vanished from driveways and parking lots, later appearing for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Detectives say …
Stevenson, Ala., Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Bridgeport, Hollywood Fire & Rescue, Alabama Forestry, Tennessee Valley Authority, and North Alabama Electric Cooperative recently reported the largest brush fire Stevenson has seen this year. This fire covered over 70 acres and put 10 structures and key electrical infrastructure at high risk. Stevenson Volunteer Fire and Rescue thanked …
Jackson County, Ala., is set to strengthen public safety after receiving federal funding to purchase additional patrol cars for the sheriff’s office. The $250,000 in community project funding will help the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office purchase and outfit four new patrol vehicles. These new units will help deputies respond faster, cover more ground, and keep families …
A crash involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that occurred at approximately 9:30 AM CST on Friday, Nov. 14, has claimed the life of a Scottsboro man. Brian K. Allen, 55, was fatally injured when the 2019 John Deere Gator ATV that he was driving, was struck by a 2018 Ford Flex. After the initial impact, …
On November 9 at 5:59 pm, a call was received of shots fired in the 1300 block of Alabama Ave NW, in the Fort Payne Housing Authority Complex. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered two victims with apparent gunshot wounds in the kitchen area of the apartment. After securing the apartment, officers rendered aid …
Due to predicted bad weather on Friday, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Whitwell, and Grundy County changed their playoff games from Friday to Thursday. South Pittsburg, Bledsoe County, and North Jackson, AL will play on Friday. You can hear the Marion County game on Thursday on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County football can …
