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JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — Google has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion to expand its data center campus in Jackson County, bringing additional jobs, community investments and educational opportunities to the region, according to WAAY-TV. The investment will be made over the next two years, with funding spread across 2026 and 2027. Google has operated …
Floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall trapped cave explorers in two separate caves in Jackson County, Alabama on Sunday, prompting large-scale rescue operations that ultimately ended with all individuals safely rescued. According to Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen, rescue crews successfully brought all stranded explorers to safety from both caves and transported them back to their …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As heavy rainfall continues across Jackson County, emergency officials are asking residents, first responders, and local officials to report flooding impacts from the rains to help emergency managers and meteorologists monitor conditions and improve public safety. The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) issued the request Sunday in coordination with the …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Residents of Jackson County will soon receive emergency notifications through a new alert platform as the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency transitions from its longtime CodeRED system to SiRcom Smart Alerts. According to a press release from Jackson County EMA Director Joshua Whitcomb, the new system is powered by HQE Systems, Inc. …
With recent rounds of heavy rain across the Tennessee Valley, many residents may assume area reservoirs are running well above normal levels heading into the summer recreation season. However, officials say the situation is a bit more complicated. Just a few weeks ago, much of Tennessee and portions of the surrounding region were experiencing some …
Residents of all ages in Jackson County will soon have the opportunity to explore new hobbies, develop creative skills, and connect with others through a new free summer program hosted by IMPACT Learning Center. The program, called “The Summer of IMPACT,” begins June 8 and will feature a variety of student-led classes at the IMPACT …
The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changes to the way it charges large industrial customers as electricity demand from AI-driven data centers continues to grow across the region. According to reports, TVA officials recently informed local power companies that the utility is exploring new rate structures aimed at preventing everyday residential customers from absorbing the …
The City of Stevenson, Alabama is preparing for a full week of community activities, entertainment, food, music, and family fun as “Depot Days 2026” returns beginning Saturday, June 6 and continuing through Saturday, June 13. This year’s celebration will feature everything from a community yard sale and fishing tournament to live music, gospel night, comedy …
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. — City officials have announced that the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the new Charlie Smith Park, originally scheduled for this Thursday, has been postponed due to the high probability of storms and heavy rainfall in the forecast. According to officials, the event will be rescheduled for a later date, which will …
State agriculture officials are warning residents in Northeast Alabama after confirming the presence of an invasive tick species never before detected in the state. The Asian Longhorned Tick, a species known for rapidly reproducing and spreading disease, was recently identified by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Officials say the tick poses potential health …
