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Non-profit buys new system to help Lake Guntersville boaters
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A local non-profit is purchasing two new CD3 systems to be placed at boat ramps on Lake Guntersville. The W.E.T. Foundation says the new waterless systems provide a way for day boaters to clean, drain and dry their boats and trailers. The non-profit hopes this helps reduce the transportation of invasive aquatic plants and other species, like eelgrass, which has been a problem in Lake Guntersville for some time.
City Council hears requests
During the recent Scottsboro City Council work session, Hannah Crawford spoke regarding a Main Street design that had been submitted prior to her employment as the Main Street Executive Director. Crawford explained that the design is for a Pocket Park. Crawford requested help in the amount of $125,000 on behalf of Main Street Scottsboro. These funds will be used for the restrooms and stage portions of the park. The total cost for the park would be approximately $297,000 on the high end. Council President Richard Bailey stated that in the past they had spoken about placing bathrooms on the square, and this would be one way to handle that installation. Bailey also stated that the park would be located in the city parking lot located between the bake shop and Safety First. The park would be named Julie’s Park in memory of the late Julie Gentry Michaels. Council member Mike Ashburn stated that he was concerned with the loss of parking, as well as the cost.
Jackson County Solid Waste to host community cleanup
Jackson County Solid Waste is holding a community cleanup in Dutton on Saturday, April 27. A recycle trailer will be set up across from the town hall. Items accepted include paper, plastic bottles, cardboard, metal cans, and old tires. The cleanup will go from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. For...
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative warn of new scam
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative officials are warning you about a new scam that’s trying to steal your money. The cooperative states a customer said a person called them from a phone number the cooperative uses. They say you need to be cautious and not fall victim to the scam.
Market House Memories
The lights went on before 4 a.m. that early August morning as Marcus Loudermilk prepared to drive the 150 miles from his Henagar, Alabama, farm to the Market House in the center of downtown Knoxville. He loaded his vegetables the night before to depart well before daybreak. His 23-acre farm on top of Sand Mountain was infested with rocks, but had surrendered enough corn, squash, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes to, hopefully, make the four-hour trip up U.S. 11 worthwhile. His teenage boys, Ira and Charlie, promised to go on this trip, but he let them sleep until just before leaving time. Excited to return to Knoxville, they had trouble going to sleep Friday night.
Certified Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier visits Plainview High in Rainsville
The Weather Authority team loves visiting schools across the Tennessee Valley and teaching students about the weather. Today, Chief Meteorologist Danielle Dozier visited Plainview High School in Rainsville. She talked to the 6th-grade students about severe weather and severe weather safety. They discussed thunderstorms, tornadoes and tropical cyclones and what...
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