Stimulus Checks, PPP, and EIDL Grants Update
Stimulus Checks Stimulus check will be available to the same income range as the last time. As of now, checks are $600 for adults and dependents. Direct deposits are likely…
Best Restaurants in Blount County
It can be hard to figure out what’s for dinner. Luckily we have some great options around Blount County! These are in no particular order. Sometimes it’s just nice to…
Auctions in and Around Blount County
Everyone likes to save money so they can stretch their dollar further. Auction houses are a great way to save money on everyday products such as toilet paper, shampoos, food…
Chance of Snow Flurries Possible Monday Evening
Winter may be arriving a little early this year. There is a chance of rain and snow on Monday evening so make sure to have you winter weather plan ready,…
Covid Restrictions Tighten in Alabama
Cases are on the rise in Alabama with just over 700 cases added Tuesday alone. Closing various businesses has not worked to reduce case counts so the state will now…
Should Blount County Sheriff’s Office allow Birmingham Water Works Board to have a say in deputies pay?
The news in Blount County lately has been covered up with issues stemming from a dash cam video of a conversation between a Warrior police officer Lee Glenn and District…
Blount County Commission May Discontinue Live Streams in Midst of Pandemic
Number 5 on the agenda for the commission meeting scheduled on September 24, 2020 at 9 am is to “Consider discontinuing Facebook live during commission meetings.” This addition to the…
Chemicals in Cleaners Can be Harmful to Students and Teachers
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic schools have had to implement drastic cleaning measures that could be doing more harm than good. Classrooms are being bleached multiple times per day which…
Blount County to Charge $1 Per Page for Public Records
… This is unacceptable on so many levels. In fact, it has been overturned by several supreme courts in various states. A nominal fee that represents actual costs associated with…