The Congressional Budget Office projects that new work requirements would result in over 3.2 million Americans losing food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, able-bodied adults aged 18 to 54 without dependent children must meet work requirements for SNAP eligibility. The proposal would raise the upper age limit to 64. This change …
Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department reports that the middle schoolers have been found safe. Previous Story: Police in Bridgeport, Alabama, are searching for two missing juveniles. Jaxson Alexander and Angel Elkins ran away from Bridgeport Middle School on Wednesday morning. According to the Marion County, TN Sheriff’s Department, the last time they were seen was at …
Law enforcement from Tennessee and Alabama joined forces on Friday night near the state line in South Pittsburg to promote safer driving. The event called Hands Across the Border focused on reducing distracted and impaired driving. One hundred and sixty officers were on hand to enhance road safety, save lives, and increase public awareness about …
The following information was provided from www.oakridgeboys.com Theirs has been one of the most distinctive and timeless sounds in the music industry for over 50 years, and now The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their American Made Farewell Tour across the country for an unforgettable night of entertainment for the entire family. The show will feature many of …
During National Police Week, which is going on now, we urge you to keep the families of our country’s fallen officers in your thoughts and prayers. As of May 9, 2025, 25 law enforcement officers have tragically lost their lives in the line of duty this year, with 11 of them being killed by intentional …
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7 REAL ID implementation date, while also clearing up common misconceptions about the process. As of March 31st: 2,942,525 Tennesseans have already chosen to get a REAL ID 1,889,186 Tennesseans have chosen not to get …
The city of Scottsboro has been awarded a $600,000 grant to address downtown flooding issues. City officials announced that the Community Development Block Grant Urgent Need funds will be allocated to reroute a damaged and partially collapsed drainage line that has resulted in flooding and water damage to First Baptist Church and other nearby structures. …
Officials said Monday that the Education Department will begin collecting student loan debt in default next month, including garnishing wages for potentially millions of borrowers. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. The Trump administration’s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
A Scottsboro man is facing multiple child exploitation charges stemming from a cybercrime investigation. On Thursday, the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) executed a search warrant at a residence on Rose Drive, following a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to SPD, investigators arrested Michael Triplett, 71, of Scottsboro during the …
A single-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon claimed the life of a Henagar, AL man, according to authorities. Zachary S. Smith, 27, was fatally injured when the 2003 Yamaha Road Star motorcycle he was operating left the roadway and struck a ditch. Smith was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. The crash …
