July is quickly reaching it’s midpoint and back-to-school time will soon be here. While most parents and students know the days and dates, sometimes we do need a little reminder…and with that, here’s the school calendars for our area public schools (and others, as provided). We have also linked to a downloadable PDF — just …
Oil prices surged more than 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to their attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil jumped 6.3% to$78.80 a …
Oil prices are reverting to levels observed prior to the Iran conflict as OPEC+ has agreed to increase production. According to Fox Business, weekend reports indicate a downward trend in prices, with OPEC+ planning to raise output targets by 188,000 barrels per day beginning next month. T This development follows the reopening of the Strait …
Communities across southeast Tennessee, northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with parades, patriotic ceremonies, live music, family activities, food vendors and spectacular fireworks displays throughout the Independence Day holiday. Below is SValleyNow’s growing guide to America 250 celebrations across the Tennessee Valley. Wednesday, July 1st Marion County Town of …
Residents across the area can enjoy one more relatively comfortable morning before a stretch of summer heat settles into the region for the coming days. According to Tri-State Weather Network Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core, temperatures started Thursday morning in the low to mid-60s, providing a refreshing start before afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s …
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is inviting the public to review and comment on the Preliminary Final 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and its associated Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Public comments will be accepted through the end of the day on July 22. TVA will host a public webinar on July 2 to …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As rounds of severe weather moved through the area on Monday afternoon and evening causing damage in some portions of the region, the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to help by reporting any storm-related damage they encounter. Emergency officials say reports from the public provide valuable information that …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro woman is facing multiple charges after police say she used a customer’s credit card information to make unauthorized purchases while working at a local gas station. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, Rachel Burton, a former employee at a BP gas station in Scottsboro, was arrested following an investigation into …
Jackson County school officials say an investigation remains ongoing after allegations surfaced that a registered sex offender was involved with activities connected to the basketball program at Skyline High School. The issue has drawn significant attention from parents across Jackson County, prompting a special-called meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education this week. The …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A Scottsboro Police Department traffic stop over the weekend resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old woman on multiple drug-related charges. According to the Scottsboro Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop at approximately 9:42 p.m. on June 14 after observing a vehicle with multiple traffic violations. During the stop, officers identified …
