Caution! Cancer-Causing Chemical Results in Sunscreen Recall!
On Wednesday, July 14 Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall for some aerosol spray sunscreens. These sunscreens tested positive for benzene, a cancer-causing chemical that has been linked to…
Use Caution On Highway 231 in Rosa Overturned Vehicle
Use caution on Highway 231 in Rosa at the County Road 33 intersection. There is an overturned vehicle. A State Trooper is on the scene as of 7:40 p.m.
Child Tax Credit Deposits Begin Today, Here is What You Need to Know
On July 15, the first payments for the enhanced child tax credit will start going out to 39 million families with about 65 million kids, as reported by the IRS.…
Blount County Sheriff Joins Local for New Podcast
Sheriff Mark Moon and Jason Paul are starting a podcast that is bound to provide great entertainment. The podcast will be the two individuals discussing various aspects of life. According…
Do You Feel Like Facebook Is Listening In? You Are Not Alone. (Here’s How To Fix It)
You may think of Facebook as a social media company but in reality, they are an advertising company. For years there have been accusations that Facebook is always listening through…
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…