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The average price of gasoline has risen in the Chattanooga area over the past week. Prices have seen an increase of 16.6 cents per gallon, averaging $2.71 per gallon as of Monday, July 14th, 2025, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 170 stations across the Chattanooga area. Prices in the area are 17.3 cents per gallon …
Come celebrate Independence Day on July 4 this Friday in South Pittsburg, TN, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Tower Bank Stage. There will be fun activities for all ages, including Karaoke, inflatables, games, and free hot dogs and chips. The City of South Pittsburg’s annual fireworks display starts at 9. The River 104.9 …
On Tuesday, June 17, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, along with deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Payton Dean Corbitt, 28, of Bridgeport, on three counts of Dissemination or Public Display of Child Sexual Abuse Material. Corbitt was …
Residents across Alabama are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle tag renewal fees, with some reporting hikes of over $100. The rise is attributed to a change in the assessment company used by the state to evaluate vehicle market values. Residents can review their registration forms to see how market values have fluctuated over the …
Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department reports that the middle schoolers have been found safe. Previous Story: Police in Bridgeport, Alabama, are searching for two missing juveniles. Jaxson Alexander and Angel Elkins ran away from Bridgeport Middle School on Wednesday morning. According to the Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department, the last time they were seen was at …
Law enforcement from Tennessee and Alabama joined forces on Friday night near the state line in South Pittsburg to promote safer driving. The event called Hands Across the Border focused on reducing distracted and impaired driving. One hundred and sixty officers were on hand to enhance road safety, save lives, and increase public awareness about …
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
North Alabama Electric Cooperative, along with TVA, will conduct a planned power outage (weather permitting) for members served by the Bridgeport, Alabama, substation. Crews will perform maintenance and upgrade equipment. The outage will begin on Thursday night at 10:00 PM and is expected to last approximately 4 hours. They apologize for any inconvenience. For questions …
High school graduation dates are set, and here is your list: Marion County May 13 South Pittsburg, Grundy County, and Richard Hardy Memorial May 15 Whitwell, Bledsoe County, and Sequatchie County May 16 North Jackson, AL May 22 St. Andrews/Sewanee May 25 Congratulations to graduates from everyone at Sequatchie Valley Now, The River 104.9, and …
The National Cornbread Festival will hold registration for their annual pageant this Saturday, March 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST. Registration will be held at 221 S Cedar Ave, South Pittsburg, TN. If you’re looking for a pageant that gives contestants a chance to showcase their natural beauty and personality on stage, then …
