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…
Warning: Failure to Comply with FINCEN BOI Rule Could Cost Small Businesses $18,000 a Month and Land You in Jail
FINCEN BOI Reporting Requirement: What You Need to Know The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement, enacted under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in January 2021, is now in effect…
“Five Kids? Most People Have a TV”: Teacher Sues Blount County Schools Over Pregnancy Bias
Blount County, AL – A teacher from the Blount County Learning Center (BCLC) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Blount County Board of Education, claiming repeated instances of pregnancy…
Paid Internship Opportunity for UA Law Students: Work on Groundbreaking THC Legalization Case
Blount County native and UA Law alumnus B. Jimmy Carter King, Class of 2006, is offering a unique paid internship for the first 3L student at UA Law who can…
Alabama’s THC Ban Faces New Test: Religious Freedom Lawsuit Filed on Independence Day
Blount County, AL — In a lawsuit that promises to challenge state laws and test the boundaries of religious freedom, B. Jimmy Carter King, a Blount County resident, has filed…
Increased Snake Activity This Year? The Cahaba Snake Trap is Your Solution
This year, many residents across our region have noticed a significant uptick in snake activity. Whether it’s due to changing weather patterns or other environmental factors, one thing is clear:…
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Bill Removing Income Taxes on Gold and Silver Capital Gains
Montgomery, AL — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey today signed Senate Bill 297, a landmark piece of legislation that exempts all income taxes on capital gains from the sale of gold…
Nationwide AT& T Cellular Outage Workaround
If you have noticed to your phone not sending messages or phone calls this morning, that is because there is a nationwide AT&T outage. One way to fix this issue…
Colby McAnnally Challenges District 4 Commissioner Nick Washburn in Upcoming Election
As the March 5, 2024, election looms, Blount County residents are preparing for a significant moment in local politics. The spotlight is on the race for District 4 Commissioner, where…