Blood Assurance urgently needs donations of O Blood, especially from O-negative and O-positive donors. O-negative individuals are considered universal donors, while O-positive donors represent the largest group able to contribute. Currently, their supply has dropped to just one day’s worth, putting them in critical need of help. A single blood donation can save as many …
The average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to a new analysis by GasBuddy. The company, whose app helps drivers save money on fuel, predicts gas prices will edge up to around …
A community in Alabama is mourning the unexpected loss of a 14-year-old Noah Smothers who died at a hospital in Chattanooga last week from influenza related complications. His church in Pisgah, Alabama announced on Facebook that he had passed away from complications related to flu just before the new year. Known to friends and teammates as …
Blood Assurance is facing an emergency need for donations after a sudden spike in trauma cases across the region. The increase in emergency situations has significantly strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply. The holiday season is historically one of the most challenging times of the year for blood collection. Hospitals often experience higher demand for …
Stevenson, Ala., Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Bridgeport, Hollywood Fire & Rescue, Alabama Forestry, Tennessee Valley Authority, and North Alabama Electric Cooperative recently reported the largest brush fire Stevenson has seen this year. This fire covered over 70 acres and put 10 structures and key electrical infrastructure at high risk. Stevenson Volunteer Fire and Rescue thanked …
Jackson County, Ala., is set to strengthen public safety after receiving federal funding to purchase additional patrol cars for the sheriff’s office. The $250,000 in community project funding will help the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office purchase and outfit four new patrol vehicles. These new units will help deputies respond faster, cover more ground, and keep families …
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 …
