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The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Community members are invited to attend the official opening and dedication ceremony for Charlie Smith Park on Wednesday, May 21st in Bridgeport, Alabama. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and will include refreshments and activities for children as residents gather to celebrate the new community space. Mayor Hughes and members of the city …
According to AAA, the ongoing conflict in Iran has contributed to an increase in the average price of gasoline in Tennessee, which has reached $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022. As of Monday, May 4, the state’s average gas price stands at $4.03 per gallon, representing an 18-cent increase from the previous …
Tennessee senators approved a bill to protect consumers as data centers increase and electricity costs rise. Data center owners must pay for infrastructure upgrades supporting their facilities. Utilities can’t pass upgrade costs onto residential or commercial customers. Customers may file complaints against utilities violating the bill. Data centers may buy electricity from Tennessee-based independent producers. …
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park is set to reopen for the season on Friday, May 1, welcoming guests with familiar rides, attractions, and some fresh experiences. Among the highlights this year is the debut of “Lookout Safari,” a new roller coaster featuring a 656-foot track, two laps, and speeds reaching up to 21 miles per hour. …
On April 22, 2026 at approximately 2 p.m. the Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a mobile home fire on 6th Street in Bridgeport. The fire department was extinguishing the fire and located a deceased female, Lisa Russell, age 54 of Bridgeport, inside the residence. The Sheriff’s Office was notified and Deputies, Investigators, Bridgeport Police, …
Authorities have formally identified the individual arrested and charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased woman inside a residence on Wednesday. A male suspect was taken into custody after a structure fire occurred in Bridgeport. Chief Deputy Eric Woodall of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 62-year-old John Dunagan is the individual …
The annual National Cornbread Festival will be held in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, this weekend. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 25–26, with gates opening at 8:00 am CDT each day. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive music lineup, including this year’s headliner, Lorrie Morgan, who is set to perform on Saturday …
According to AAA on Monday afternoon, gas prices some local counties have fallen a few pennies per gallon with some remaining near the same as last week. In Marion County the average price per gallon is $3.60. Sequatchie County is at $3.81, Grundy County $3.60, Hamilton County $3.62, Bledsoe County $3.82. Overall in Tennessee the …
