Floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall trapped cave explorers in two separate caves in Jackson County, Alabama on Sunday, prompting large-scale rescue operations that ultimately ended with all individuals safely rescued. According to Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen, rescue crews successfully brought all stranded explorers to safety from both caves and transported them back to their …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — As heavy rainfall continues across Jackson County, emergency officials are asking residents, first responders, and local officials to report flooding impacts from the rains to help emergency managers and meteorologists monitor conditions and improve public safety. The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) issued the request Sunday in coordination with the …
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. — A Jackson County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he bit a deputy and knocked another deputy’s firearm from his hand while resisting arrest during a warrant service operation late last month. According to court documents, deputies were attempting to serve a warrant on May 29 when Brendan Cole …
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Residents of Jackson County will soon receive emergency notifications through a new alert platform as the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency transitions from its longtime CodeRED system to SiRcom Smart Alerts. According to a press release from Jackson County EMA Director Joshua Whitcomb, the new system is powered by HQE Systems, Inc. …
In just its second year of existence, the Northeast Alabama Community College softball program has reach ed the pinnacle of junior college softball. The Mustangs rallied from an early deficit Sunday to defeat Temple College 7-3 and claim the 2026 NJCAA Division I Softball National Championship at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. The title marks …
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 …
