The Scottsboro Police Department has released a missing person report. Brianna Lynn Owens-Phillips was last heard from on November 25, 2023, at approximately 2:00 PM. She was believed to be in the Stevenson, Alabama, area. She is known to drive a 2006 green Ford F-150. She is listed as a white female, age 34, 5’ …
Category: Jackson County, AL
Stairway to Seven is Complete
The South Pittsburg completed an incredible season on Friday afternoon in Chattanooga as they defeated McKenzie for their seventh state championship. The game was tied at zero until the Rebels capitalized on a Pirate turnover in the third quarter to take a 7-0 lead. As South Pittsburg was about to score a game-tying touchdown, star …
USPS Santa Helpers Needed
The United States Postal Service is in full swing right now, including helping get countless letters to Santa, and they’re asking for your help to do this. There’s a special address for Santa. Santa’s official address is Santa Claus, 123 Elf Road, North Pole 88888. Children can write a letter to send to Santa, and if …
Support for those in a Mental Health Crisis
This time of year brings on a lot of emotions, good and bad. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline …
Remember to Shop Local during Small Business Saturday This Saturday November 25
Don’t forget that this Saturday is Small Business Saturday. This is a nationwide initiative to support local and independent businesses during the holiday season. This is a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do in our communities. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business …
WEPG, The River 104.9 Wins National Competition
A few months ago, the Grand Ole Opry announced an exciting contest for our listeners to have a chance to win Grand Ole Opry tickets with a backstage pass by entering your email. Another part of the contest would take place between radio stations throughout the country. The station with the most entries would celebrate …
Volkswagen Workers in Chattanooga Receiving 11 Percent Raise
If you work at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant, the company announced on Wednesday that you’ll soon be getting a raise. Production team members are getting an 11 percent pay raise, which will go into effect beginning in December. The starting salary for a plant worker at Volkswagen is $45,000. The raise for workers will mean an …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closed because of High Winds
Officials with the National Park Service decided to close The Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Monday in advance of severe weather, dangerously high winds, and a red flag warning on Monday. Officials announced that Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed Elkmont and Cades Cove campgrounds and most park roads to protect visitors, employees, and …
Burn Bans Remain in Place
Burn bans continue in our area, with state-issued bans in Grundy, Franklin, and Sequatchie Counties, Walker County, GA, and throughout Alabama. Currently, there is NO burning allowed in Marion County. This means NO burning of trash, leaves, or anything whatsoever. Burn permits are NOT available at this time. If you are caught burning in a banned …
Statewide Burn Ban for Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which …



