Neighboring Officer Terminations Show Why Blount County Must Scrutinize Flock Audit Logs
BLOUNT COUNTY — Recent developments in neighboring St. Clair County—where internal investigations led to the departure of officers in both Moody and Springville over automated license plate reader (ALPR) violations—validate…
Allegations of Misconduct and Preferential Treatment Levelled Against Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon
BLOUNT COUNTY — Serious allegations regarding the conduct of Sheriff Mark Moon have surfaced, raising critical questions about potential conflicts of interest, the handling of confidential informants, and the treatment…
Sweet Treats or Heavy Metal? What’s Really in Our Candy Aisle
For years, parents have avoided certain candies because of artificial dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5, which are staples in favorites like Nerds and Jolly Ranchers. But a new…
Profits Over People: It’s Time for Blount County to Fire Alabama Power and Go Solar
Alabama Power Profits Surge While Blount County Families Foot the Bill ONEONTA — As families across Blount County tighten their belts to manage rising costs, Alabama Power has reported a…
Two Daycare Staff Members Charged in Child Abuse Incident at Blessing By Day
Cleveland, Ala. — August 25, 2025 — Two individuals employed at the Cleveland location of Blessing By Day Childcare are facing criminal charges following an alleged abuse incident involving a…
Alabama’s Weather Legend Takes It Statewide: Introducing the Alabama Weather Network
Birmingham, Ala. – Alabama’s trusted weatherman, James Spann, has fulfilled a longtime dream with the launch of the Alabama Weather Network (AWN)—a groundbreaking, 24/7 digital channel dedicated to delivering high-quality,…
THC Lawsuit Opens to Blount County Citizens; Plaintiff Offers Free Representation as Alabama’s Medical Access Remains Unavailable
Following the July 4th filing of a lawsuit in Blount County Circuit Court challenging the state’s regulation of THC on religious grounds, Plaintiff B. Jimmy Carter King has announced that…
💰 Birds, Bets & Bullets: Illegal Cockfighting Ring Gets Plucked in Blount County
Firearms, gambling cash confiscated A joint operation by federal, state, and local authorities has led to the arrest of 75 individuals involved in a cockfighting operation in Blount County. The…
Blount County Faces Record Teacher Exodus: 49 Have Left, Dozens of Vacancies Remain
Blount County Schools are facing an escalating teacher shortage as a record number of educators have exited the profession heading into the upcoming school year. According to data available on…
Will the US department of education shutdown affect Blount County?
President Donald Trump has announced plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a move that could significantly impact schools nationwide, including those in Blount County, Alabama. Blount County Schools…