The News That Matters Most in Northwest Alabama
The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has temporarily closed the three-lane ramp at the McFarland Public Boat Ramp on Pickwick Reservoir in Florence for major upgrades. The facility’s two-lane ramp (McFarland…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Tennessee Valley Authority have released a timeline for planned repairs to the main chamber at Wilson Lock, which has been closed since Sep. 25, 2024. The current projected date for…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, has closed the main lock chamber at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River, following a recent inspection that revealed cracks in the lock gates. The…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that a marine-related event at approximately 7pm Sunday has claimed the life of a Sheffield man. Ian H. Dodge, age 44, was fatally injured when the personal watercraft he was operating struck a log…
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ATHENS, Ala. — Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, TVA’s largest generating asset and the third-largest nuclear power producer in the United States, reaches an important milestone on Thursday, August 1 – 50 years in service. On August 1, 1974, Browns Ferry…
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ALEA reports a boating incident involving a single vessel occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 12, claiming the life of a Mississippi man. Ricky D. Rodgers, age 63 of Iuka, was fatally injured when the aluminum boat…
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The Tennessee Valley Authority hosted the first public tour of Wilson Dam in more than 20 years this morning, as a small group chosen in a random drawing received an inside look at the huge facility. The tour group gathers…
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The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) organization is releasing “The River State,” an immersive video that unveils the breathtaking beauty of Alabama’s waterways. Showcasing the work of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, the film aims to reveal the significance of…
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Monday, July 17th – 8:00 am The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has released its annual report on fish in the state’s lakes and streams. Several bodies of water in the Shoals area have received limited restrictions or full “do…
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Sunday, July 16th 2023 – 12:05 pm Florence police report that a tug boat has sank in the Tennessee River near O’Neal Bridge. After sinking, the boat began to release diesel fuel into the water. Authorities say the boat is…
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