The Sheriff’s Department of Jackson County, Alabama, is asking for the public’s help in searching for Larry Walters, a wanted man. He is wanted for failing to respond to the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act 2 counts of Probation Revocation. If you have any valid information on the whereabouts of Larry Walters, contact JCSO …
A State of Emergency has been issued for Tennessee and Alabama due to the winter storm. With snow, sleet, freezing rain, and freezing temperatures, if you are in an impacted area and do not have to be on the road, try to avoid it. There are warming centers statewide for Tennesseans who may need a …
A new report from The Sycamore Institute reveals the persistent challenge of college affordability in Tennessee. Despite state and federal aid programs, many students still struggle to cover the costs of higher education. Brian Straessle, executive director of the institute, said maintaining scholarships is a challenge for some students because of academic, service or renewal requirements. He …
President Joe Biden has declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter, which means closures for some financial institutions and government offices. Carter, the 39th president, died Dec. 29 at age 100. Federal offices and agencies will be closed, though employees deemed ” essential ” will remain on the …
Motorists can expect slightly lower U.S. gas prices in 2025 as inflation eases and amid booming domestic oil production. AAA data shows that after accelerating for much of the first half of the year, pump prices dipped in the second half of 2024. According to tracking service GasBuddy, nationwide, a gallon of regular gas now …
5 are in custody after authorities in Dade County say they played a game of hide and seek for a wanted fugitive who was hiding behind a false wall. They were on the hunt for James Janow, Jr. A post on the Dade County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page says that on Thursday, Sheriff Ray Cross …
A state representative has pre-filed a bill to make voting available in Alabama as early as 17 days before election day. Currently, absentee voting is the only way to vote before Election Day in Alabama. Under the bill, polls would be open for at least eight continuous hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., no …
According to AAA, millions of people are expected to travel during the year-end holiday period, including a near-record number of Tennesseans and a record-high number of Americans. From Saturday, Dec. 21 to New Year’s Day, officials predict 2.77 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home, over 62,000 more than last year. However, …
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has released a video urging boaters to exercise extra caution near dam spillways. The agency has released a video demonstrating the potential dangers of getting too close to these areas. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3927790437509163 The TWRA reported that more than 15 deaths have occurred over the past decade due to boaters …
Construction has begun for the new Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium, coming to the South Broad District in 2026. Crews began digging at the site to prepare it for the stadium’s foundation. Next, pipes for plumbing will be laid. The updates come following a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium that was held in July of 2024. The …
