On November 9 at 5:59 pm, a call was received of shots fired in the 1300 block of Alabama Ave NW, in the Fort Payne Housing Authority Complex. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered two victims with apparent gunshot wounds in the kitchen area of the apartment. After securing the apartment, officers rendered aid …
Due to predicted bad weather on Friday, Marion County, Sequatchie County, Whitwell, and Grundy County changed their playoff games from Friday to Thursday. South Pittsburg, Bledsoe County, and North Jackson, AL will play on Friday. You can hear the Marion County game on Thursday on The River 104.9, AM 910, or www.theriver1049.com. Sequatchie County football can …
On Monday night, a swearing-in ceremony was held for the newly elected Bridgeport City Council. All members will serve 4 years. Photo: Back Row Council Members from left to right: Steve Gill, Trey Stewart, Michelle Willis, Joe Stovall, and Bobby Seabolt Front Row from left to right: Magistrate- Denise Thomas, Mayor David “Bubba” Hughes, and …
It’s almost the time of year to turn back the clocks, meaning less daylight during the day. Thanks to Daylight Saving Time, or DST, ending, people across the US, including in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, will “fall back” an hour over the weekend. At 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2, you must turn …
South Pittsburg maintained its dominance in small-school football with a 56-0 win over Sale Creek, earning its 29th straight Region 3-1A victory. The Pirates (7-1, 2-0) need one more region win for their seventh consecutive league title. Previously unbeaten Sale Creek allowed just 58 points all season before South Pittsburg scored 49 by halftime, outgaining …
Join Lodge Cast Iron for Lodge Fest 2025 on November 8th and 9th! They’ll have live music, a beer garden, food trucks, free entry to the Lodge Museum, and special sales at the Factory Store. For even deeper discounts, secure your ticket for the Warehouse Sale and get the biggest savings Lodge offers all year. …
Next week is National School Bus Safety Week, a reminder that everyone shares responsibility for keeping our students safe on the road. More than 26 million students ride nearly 480,000 yellow school buses across the country every school day, and school buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation. However, most serious injuries happen …
The South Pittsburg Pirates scored four defensive touchdowns, three of which occurred in the first eight minutes. This resulted in a 49-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and contributed to their Region 3-1A victory. Brandon Goldsmith returned an interception for 38 yards, Jordan McClendon returned another interception for 28 yards, Taedyn Bibbs …
Increased Jackson County Sheriff’s Office patrol efforts led to a vehicle stop and a drug arrest on Jacobs Ave. in Bridgeport. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation, and the passenger was determined to have outstanding warrants with the municipalities of Stevenson and Scottsboro. Deputies detained the subject due to the outstanding warrants and …
The South Pittsburg Pirates recovered six fumbles in the second half, improving to 4-1 and dropping Red Bank to 1-4. The Pirates beat the Lions 31-7. South Pittsburg senior Dayon Cooper carried the ball 21 times for 161 yards and two touchdowns. The Pirates will host Christian County, Ky, on Friday at Beene Stadium. The …
