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 …
Health officials across Tennessee are warning residents to take extra precautions against ticks this summer as warm temperatures and persistent wet weather create ideal conditions for increased tick activity across the region. The warning comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency room visits related to tick bites are running higher than …
A Scottsboro woman is facing multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop Tuesday night, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said the incident happened around 8:30 p.m. on May 26 when officers attempted to stop a vehicle traveling without headlights or taillights illuminated during nighttime hours. According to authorities, the driver continued a short …
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 …
A Scottsboro man has been found guilty of murder in connection with a 2024 fatal shooting case following a week-long trial in Jackson County Circuit Court. According to a press release from the Scottsboro Police Department, officers responded to a shooting incident on March 31, 2024, within the Scottsboro city limits that resulted in the …
Two Chattanooga men were arrested on multiple drug charges following a traffic safety checkpoint in Scottsboro, according to the Scottsboro Police Department. Police said officers made contact with a passenger vehicle occupied by two individuals during the checkpoint operation. The occupants were identified as 37-year-old Adrian Labron Bentley and 37-year-old Christopher James Winchester, both of …
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 …
Drivers could soon see some relief at the gas pump thanks to a temporary change allowing wider sales of gasoline blended with more ethanol. Federal officials recently approved expanded summertime sales of E15 gasoline — a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol instead of the standard 10 percent found in most regular gasoline. Supporters say …
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying several individuals believed to be connected to a series of crimes in the Hollytree area of Jackson County near Skyline. According to a social media post shared by the sheriff’s office, investigators are looking into multiple incidents involving breaking and entering vehicles, …
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 …
