Local Grocer Reopened After Tragic Loss
In October of 2020 on top of the pandemic, S&S Foods burned to the ground. S&S is a local favorite for many Blount Countians and we are grateful to have…
Ecosouth Services Acquires Santek Waste from Republic Services
Businesses in Blount County may notice a letter (like the one below) in the mail stating you have a new waste provider. On May 5, 2021, Republic Services purchased Santek…
2021 June Fling Comes Back Swinging Oneonta, Alabama
19th ANNUAL JUNE FLING COMES BACK SWINGING – Oneonta’s Family Fun Festival Returns. After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the 19th Annual June Fling will return the second weekend…
Tractor Trailer Takes Out Multiple Power Poles On Highway 160
Around 11:30 a.m. on April 21st, a tractor-trailer hit a low hanging power line turning into a business off Highway 160 in nectar. Please use caution in the area.
Heavy Fog in Cleveland Causes Multi-Car Wreck
April 12, 2021 (Cleveland, AL) Around Pass Rd. there is an extremely dense fog that has caused a multi-car collision. Around 7:15 am Blount County Police arrived on the scene…
Gunman Arrested at St. Vincent’s Blount Hospital With Stolen Firearm
Who knew waiting at a doctor’s office could result in a potentially dangerous situation? “Code Silver” was declared at St. Vincent’s Blount located in Oneonta, Alabama on April 9th, 2021.…
Cleveland Mayor Jerry Jones Arrested for Ethics Violations
On Tuesday, April 6, Mayor Jerry Jones was arrested on ethics violations. The Alabama Ethics Commission reviewed two complaints in October of 2020 and Chief Justice Lyn Stuart stated that…
Armed Civilian Captures Leo Chavez
Hanceville resident, Lawrence Baker says, “I was sitting there trying to eat supper and I seen him walk down the driveway so I went and grabbed my gun, came out…
Leo Chavez Still On The Loose From Cullman County Jail
On Thursday, March 19 Leo Chavez escaped from the Cullman County Jail where he was being held for transfer to the department of corrections. Chavez was convicted on 3 counts…
Tornado Safety- Where To Go and What To Bring
We are in our active severe weather season in Alabama and being prepared can make all of the difference. Below are some tips to help keep you safe during severe…