Warning About “Real Blount County News” Facebook Page
A new Facebook page has emerged claiming to be real news happening in Blount County. However, this page is spreading fake information that could cause issues locally. The page started…
Blount EMS Will Cease Operations After September
On Tuesday, July 21 2022 The Blount 911 Board voted to begin negotiations with Lifeguard Ambulance Service for the Blount County Ambulance contract. Blount EMS will continue to provide ambulance…
$5000 Reward For Info on Oneonta Utilities Water Bandit
On Friday, July 15 the Utilities Board of Oneonta announced a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest/conviction of a person or entity stealing extremely large amounts of water.…
Blount County Homebuilder’s Rodeo June 24th & 25th
Rodeos are a popular event in Blount County and fortunately, we have one this Friday and Saturday June 24th and 25th, starting at 7:30pm (gates open at 6pm). Tickets are…
Gas Boycott Going Viral “Don’t Buy Gas July 3-5”
Americans are hurting from high fuel prices and are calling for a gas boycott to help drive down prices at the pumps which have skyrocketed over the past year. Gas…
Blount County Student Brodie Cornelison Wins $5,000 Coca-Cola UNITED Scholarship
CLEVELAND, Ala. –Brodie Cornelison of Cleveland, Alabama and a recent graduate of Locust Fork High School, is the recipient of a $5,000 Crawford Johnson III and Walker Johnson Jones Scholarship…
MeeMaw Ivey’s Fuel Taxes and Lockdowns Win The Hearts of Alabamians
On Tuesday, May 24 Alabamians voted in the primary elections to choose their party candidates. A host of candidates ran against incumbent Governor Kay Ivey but they were no match…
Blount County Primary Election Results Live Updates
Live election results for the 2022 Blount County Primary
Polls Are Open Tuesday, May 24 Sample Ballots Inside
Tuesday, May 24 is primary voting day. Polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Just remember, whatever comes out of a politician’s mouth, regardless of party, is…
Oneonta McDonald’s Gets Lower Drive-thru Clearance
On Sunday morning someone took it upon themselves to lower the clearance in the left Drive-thru lane while simultaneously raising it in the right lane at the Oneonta McDonald’s. Rumor…