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Friday Night Football Preview for October 9, 2026

Another exciting Friday night of high school football is on tap across the Sequatchie Valley, Northeast Alabama, and Northwest Georgia this week, with several important district and region matchups and local teams looking to continue their winning streaks as the regular season heads into its final weeks. Marion County Warriors at Grundy County Yellowjackets One …

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Don’t Run from Police; New Law begins in Alabama

Effective Thursday (10/01/2026), it is now a Class D Felony to flee from law enforcement in Alabama. Laws change to incorporate more strict punishment for fleeing and all Alabama police are working toward ensuring that pursuits end quickly, efficiently, and with minimal risk to the public. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen said the tougher penalties …

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Tuesday Gas Prices Down Slighty

Gas prices across the state moved six cents less expensive this week, on average, as of Tuesday. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $4.01 which is 32 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.29 cents more expensive than one year ago. Tennessee area prices as of Tuesday afternoon: Marion County average price …

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Area High School Football for September 25, 2026

Monterey Wildcats at Marion County–Stream on The River 104.9 South Pittsburg Pirates at Red Bank Lions–Radio on The River 104.9 Copper Basin Cougars at Whitwell Tigers–Stream on The River 104.9 Grundy County Yellow Jackets York Dragons Bledsoe County Warriors a Polk County Wildcats Forrest Rockets at Sequatchie County Indians–Radio on Country Roads 93.3 Scottsboro, Al …

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Gas Prices continue to Rise

Gas prices continue to move more expensive across the state, rising 11 cents, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.92 which is 25 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.15 cents more expensive than one year ago. As of Monday, Tennessee had the 8th cheapest price in …

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Area Football Recap Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Marion County 23, Sequatchie County 15: The Warriors defense controlled the first half and made a crucial late stop as the Marion County defeated Sequatchie County. Warriors quarterback Zaiden Humphrey rushed for two touchdowns and finished with 113 yards on 13 carries. Sequatchie County quarterback Austin Minton threw a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. …

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Drivers Met with Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices

Labor Day weekend travelers faced the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil prices in the $90 per barrel range. Tennessee’s average price was $3.81; Alabama $3.80 and Georgia’s average price was $3.89. The …

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Man Faces Murder Charge in Jackson County, Al

Jackson County, Al deputies responded to a 911 call on Cobb Street in Woodville on August 31,2026 at 12:03am. Deputies located Daniel Hunter Thompson, age 29 of Woodville inside the residence deceased with apparent gunshot wounds. Robert Dennis Smith age 39 of Woodville was arrested and charged with the murder of Thompson. Thompson and Smith …

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Dolly Parton’s reason for Death Announced

We now know the reason for Dolly Parton’s death. The Queen of Country died after a brief battle with cancer, according to a statement from her team. The statement remembered Parton for the joy, hope and generosity she shared throughout her life and career. Parton’s team highlighted her Imagination Library, which has provided hundreds of …

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Travelers Face Higher Fuel, Airfare, and Hotel Costs this coming Labor Day Holiday

Americans are closing out summer with Labor Day getaways despite higher travel costs and expected traffic delays. AAA booking data shows strong demand for destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, with Seattle, Orlando, Rome, and London among the most popular choices. Travelers face higher fuel, airfare, and hotel costs this year, while domestic cruise …

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