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, …
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors invites the public to join its quarterly business meeting in person or online as the agency advances America’s energy future. The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 21, at the Marshall County RSVP Building, 19272 US Hwy 431, Guntersville, AL …
State agriculture officials are warning residents in Northeast Alabama after confirming the presence of an invasive tick species never before detected in the state. The Asian Longhorned Tick, a species known for rapidly reproducing and spreading disease, was recently identified by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Officials say the tick poses potential health …
The Tennessee Valley Authority says area lakes remain open for recreational use despite unusually low water levels across the region. TVA officials say ongoing dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall have contributed to reduced water elevations at several lakes throughout the Tennessee Valley. Even with the lower levels, officials stress that lakes remain accessible for …
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Registered sex offender Nixon Rubilio-Mayen has been apprehended with a final order of deportation. Rubilio-Mayen was taken into custody without incident and is in the custody of Homeland Security Investigators. “I am extremely thankful for the strong working relationship we have with our federal partners. Cooperation with agencies like Homeland Security …
A lengthy narcotics investigation by the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit ended Monday, October 6, with multiple arrests and a large drug seizure during a raid in Fyffe, Alabama. According to the sheriff’s office, the DeKalb County Special Response Team executed a search warrant at a residence on Hammonds Road, seizing 101 grams …
Voters across Alabama went to the polls Tuesday, August 26, to choose mayors, city council members, and school board leaders. Here’s some of the races and most recent poll results from Jackson County. Bridgeport Mayor Precincts Reporting 100% Candidate Votes Percent Winner David Bubba Hughes 493 78.00 X Leon Dave 137 22.00 Bridgeport City Council …
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed that a child under the age of five in North Alabama has the measles. It’s the first case of measles confirmed in the state since 2002. Officials say the unvaccinated child contracted measles while traveling outside the United States. According to ADPH, the child wasn’t attending daycare or …
DeKalb Co, AL — A Henagar man has died following a crash on Monday morning near Ider, Alabama, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Avery L. Weathers, 61, was fatally injured when his 2008 Honda Shadow motorcycle hit a John Deere farm tractor. The crash happened about 8:00 AM in DeKalb County on …
Residents across Alabama are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle tag renewal fees, with some reporting hikes of over $100. The rise is attributed to a change in the assessment company used by the state to evaluate vehicle market values. Residents can review their registration forms to see how market values have fluctuated over the …
