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Category: Jackson County, AL

Friday Night Football Preview for October 9, 2026

Another exciting Friday night of high school football is on tap across the Sequatchie Valley, Northeast Alabama, and Northwest Georgia this week, with several important district and region matchups and local teams looking to continue their winning streaks as the regular season heads into its final weeks. Marion County Warriors at Grundy County Yellowjackets One …

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Hurricane Isaias Could Bring Strong Winds, Heavy Rain to Sequatchie Valley This Weekend

Residents across Tri-State area and Sequatchie Valley should prepare for the possibility of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flooding this weekend as Hurricane Isaias approaches the northern Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast late Friday night or early Saturday morning before moving inland. While Isaias is …

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Whitwell Falls by One on Thursday; More Games Friday

On Thursday night, the Whitwell Tigers traveled to Midway High School for high school football in Kingston. Whitwell suffered a tough loss, 29-28. Midway scored the winning TD with only 42 seconds remaining in the game. The Tigers got the ball inside Midway territory and attempted a long pass with one second remaining, but could …

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Don’t Run from Police; New Law begins in Alabama

Effective Thursday (10/01/2026), it is now a Class D Felony to flee from law enforcement in Alabama. Laws change to incorporate more strict punishment for fleeing and all Alabama police are working toward ensuring that pursuits end quickly, efficiently, and with minimal risk to the public. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen said the tougher penalties …

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Tuesday Gas Prices Down Slighty

Gas prices across the state moved six cents less expensive this week, on average, as of Tuesday. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.01 which is 32 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.29 cents more expensive than one year ago. Tennessee area prices as of Tuesday afternoon: Marion County average price …

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High School Football recap for games played on September 25

South Pittsburg, Red Bank 28-18: Brandon Goldsmith made the catch of the year in the third for a touchdown to help the Pirates to a hard-fought win. Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper had two scores for the Pirates against the Lions. QB Knox Israel had 127 yards rushing and 3 TD passes. South Pittsburg is now 5-1 on …

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Area High School Football for September 25, 2026

Monterey Wildcats at Marion County–Stream on The River 104.9 South Pittsburg Pirates at Red Bank Lions–Radio on The River 104.9 Copper Basin Cougars at Whitwell Tigers–Stream on The River 104.9 Grundy County Yellow Jackets York Dragons Bledsoe County Warriors a Polk County Wildcats Forrest Rockets at Sequatchie County Indians–Radio on Country Roads 93.3 Scottsboro, Al …

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High School Football Recaps for September 18, 2026

South Pittsburg 62, Franklin County 14: Class 1A’s Pirates were dominant throughout the first half, with the reigning state champions rolling up 438 yards by halftime against the Class 5A Rebels. South Pittsburg senior quarterback Knox Israel was 10-of-14 passing for 255 yards and six touchdowns, including three to University of Tennessee commit Dayon Cooper. …

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Area High School Football Schedule for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026

Chattanooga Prep at Marion Co. –The River 104.9 stream Franklin Co. at South Pittsburg –The River 104.9 Pickett Co. at Grundy Co. Whitwell at Lookout Valley –The River 104.9 stream Sequatchie Co. at Cascade–Country Roads 93.3 Bledsoe Co. at York Institute Ider, Al at North Sand Mountain Madison County, Al at North Jackson

Area Football Recap Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Marion County 23, Sequatchie County 15: The Warriors defense controlled the first half and made a crucial late stop as the Marion County defeated Sequatchie County. Warriors quarterback Zaiden Humphrey rushed for two touchdowns and finished with 113 yards on 13 carries. Sequatchie County quarterback Austin Minton threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. …

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