HOLLYWOOD, Ala. — Nearly four decades after construction stopped at the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Jackson County, the long-dormant site is once again drawing attention as a possible location for nuclear power generation. The Tennessee Valley Authority is currently evaluating the Bellefonte property for potential future development as electricity demand continues to grow across the …
IDER, Ala. — The Ider Rescue Squad responded to questions from residents at a meeting last week regarding its fundraising efforts and current emergency response capabilities, saying a lack of available volunteers has significantly reduced the services it can provide. Community members raised concerns about why the organization continues to hold fundraisers — including its …
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 …
FLAT ROCK, Ala. — Jackson County Public Works has announced that a bridge over Kash Creek in Flat Rock on County Road 81 will be closed for replacement beginning Monday, July 6, 2026. According to a public notice issued by the department, the bridge is located on County Road 81 between County Road 685 and …
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 …
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 …
Amazon is planning a new delivery station in Chattanooga’s Lookout Valley area that is expected to create more than 300 jobs and could provide a more convenient employment option for some residents of Marion, Sequatchie, and counties to the west of the Scenic City. The company announced plans to develop a roughly 200,000-square-foot delivery station …
Here’s the unofficial results from June 16th’s Alabama Primary Runoff Elections… Stay with SValleyNow.com for continuing election coverage every year. Please upgrade your browser Information from WAAY-TV
