Magnitude 2.9 quake felt in northern Georgia, Chattanooga but no tremors ...
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DALTON, Georgia - A minor earthquake was felt last night in parts of the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone, but no tremors were felt in Fort Payne, where the zone's largest earthquake occurred in 2003. Reports of the 2.9 magnitude quake felt from Dalton ..... Read More

Biologists in North Alabama are studying the state’s black bear population to better understand their dynamics.

Until recently, black bears were common across Alabama but are now relegated to small areas north of Mobile.

Officials believe there may only be 50 bears in that area, but recently black bears have been seen in northeast Alabama.

Officials believe the bears have been migrating from Georgia and Tennessee to more suitable habitats in DeKalb and Cherokee counties.

Scientists from Auburn University, Jacksonville State, and ADCNR’s Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries are working cooperatively to understand how many bears there are, where they reside, what habitats they use and correlations to bear populations in other states.

The Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne will celebrate 20 years as a national park unit on October 21.

The park was established on October 21, 1992.

Special programs and activities will begin at 1 p.m. including clay art for children, historic Native American games, speakers and a boardwalk dedication.

For more information call the (256)845-9605.