Looking For A Job Near Blount County?
If you are looking for a job but do not know where to start we have a list of several places that are hiring. These jobs were available as of…
Lumber Futures Crash 40% in June, Here’s What You Need To Know
It’s been a bad month for lumber futures which will eventually translate to good news for consumers. Lumber futures dropped 40% in June making it the worst month on record…
July 4th Fireworks in Blount County
Independence day is almost here and fireworks are a major part of the holiday. Whether you are looking for a show or want to purchase fireworks we have got you…
Tips for Keeping Flies Away This Summer
We have a lot of farmland in rural Alabama. While there are many great aspects of rural living, the fields get fertilized with manure and the flies go crazy. Fortunately,…
Alabama Medical Cannabis Bill Signed into Law (an in depth view)
SB46 (Hall Compassion Act) Medical Cannabis SB46 was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on May 17, 2021 and makes Alabama the 37th state to legalize a form of…
Amazon Prime Day Deals Have Begun
Prime day is finally here! With so many deals out there we are compiling a list of the best prime day deals as we find them. Prime day is a…
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.