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VA pact expands services at Fox Army Health Center
Fox Army Health Center and the Birmingham VA Health Care System announce a strategic sharing agreement to enhance health care services for veterans and military personnel in the Huntsville area. Fox is providing space at the center for the VA, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Aug. 7 at...
Texas Roadhouse now hiring ahead of Prattville opening
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The long-anticipated Texas Roadhouse in Prattville is now hiring. The new eatery’s grand opening is just around the corner. The long anticipated opening of Texas Roadhouse in Prattville is just around the corner, but first they need employees to get the place going. The restaurant...
In-state 5-Star LB schedules Alabama visit
Anthony Jones is set to visit Alabama and Auburn this month. Jones is a 2026 linebacker prospect out of St. Paul’s Episcopal High School in Mobile, Alabama. He currently garners a five-star rating from multiple recruiting sites with offers from schools from around the country. The rising junior is set to visit the Auburn Tigers on July 27 and make his way to Tuscaloosa on July 28.
Da Grub Spot opens a new location in Lanett
After four years, Da Grub Spot is having a homecoming to Lanett. The local family-owned business has opened a second location in the Shawmut community replacing Newt’s Fried Chicken. The current location of the restaurant in LaFayette has been open since 2020. Before that, Da Grub Spot was a food truck based in Lanett. The […] The post Da Grub Spot opens a new location in Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Pell City set for Bulls on the Lake Rodeo weekend
PELL CITY, Ala.–People from all over the state are shaking the dust off their boots ahead of two days of rodeo action at the 10th Annual Bulls on the Lake Rodeo at the Pell City Sports Complex this weekend. Hosted by the Pell City FFA Alumni and Triple H...
Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The 77th annual Chilton County Peach Festival this year came with a completely revamped schedule that aimed to make things more comfortable for visitors, and extend the spotlight shined on the county’s peach industry and its farmers. These changes led to huge positives, and a June to remember for […] The post Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jax State rebrands football field as AmFirst Stadium following naming rights agreement
Jacksonville State’s football stadium will now be known as AmFirst Stadium following a naming rights agreement with the Birmingham-based credit union. The “multi-year” agreement was approved Tuesday by the Jax State Board of Trustees. The naming rights agreement is a first for Jax State’s football facility, known as Burgess-Snow Stadium since 2009.
Interesting discovery made during demolition of Lewter Hardware building
The demolition of part of the famous Lewter Hardware building included a unique discovery. An old mural for Yucatan Gum was found behind a layer of brick, advertising one of the first flavored chewing gum brands in the world. Apparently, no one involved with the new project or with the...
Slide into summer fun! Drive-In Ministries to host Summer Fun Fest this Saturday
Sunshine, water slides and endless summer adventures to come this Saturday at the Drive-In Park with their annual Summer Fun Fest. The Fun fest is hosted by Drive-In Ministries, and it is free to the public. The event will take place on Saturday July 20th from 10 a.m. to noon, with activities geared towards kids around the ages of 3-12 at the Drive-In Park, at 1349 Old Ridge Rd. in Prattville.
Alabama A&M places five players on preseason All-SWAC team
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama A&M University football program placed five members on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Teams, the conference announced on Tuesday morning during media day at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Running back Donovan Eaglin, wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt and defensive back Emari Pait received SWAC Preseason First Team honors, while offensive linemen Carson Vinson and Cameron Williams earned second team recognition.
Tragic Incident: Georgia Toddler Drowns After Falling from Alabama Dock
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – A heartbreaking event unfolded over the weekend as a 3-year-old girl from Georgia drowned in an east Alabama lake. Kinley Nicole Anderson was enjoying time with her family at Weiss Lake in Cherokee County when she went missing late Saturday afternoon. The response to the emergency included sheriff’s deputies, Leesburg Police and Fire, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Division, and Atrium Floyd EMS.
27-year-old woman killed in 2-vehicle crash in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 27-year-old woman has died after a 2-vehicle crash in Birmingham on July 16. The crash happened on Jefferson Avenue SW at 17th Street SW. The victim has been identified as Kiara Monique Brooks of Birmingham, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Brooks was...
‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the life of the party.” The memories of time spent with her big brother are now bittersweet, as the 39-year-old was among the four victims […]
Repo man wounded when nearly 2 dozens shots fired at him while on the job in Birmingham
A man repossessing a vehicle was followed and fired upon in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon. The repo man was shot, but not seriously injured. South Precinct officers responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. to a Shot Spotter alert at 50th Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North. They arrived to find at...
Wanted Adamsville man faces multiple charges after police chase in Leeds
LEEDS, Ala.–An Adamsville man now faces multiple drug charges after he was arrested following a pursuit with police along Interstate 20, according to the Leeds Police Department. On July 8, officers with Leeds PD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Parkway Drive and Rex Lake Road for...
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