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This week in HS Sports: New executive director must address key topics quickly
Heath Harmon officially starts his new job as executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Monday. Since he was named to the position early last month, Harmon has spent five weeks putting the finishing touches on his tenure as Oxford High School’s principal and talking to people – a lot of people.
Woman seeks bystanders who rescued daughter from burning home following brutal attack
The family of the woman who was savagely attacked in Dickson, Tennessee, is on the hunt for the heroic pair from Alabama who rescued her from a burning home on Monday. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Charlotte Street in Dickson after receiving reports of a house fire. While recovering from her injuries in a hospital bed, Tessa recounted the events of Monday night to her mother, Tina Trotter.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Friday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:11 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:11 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
City of Piedmont Now Officially Owns Fagan Park
Piedmont, AL –The Mayor of Piedmont Bill Baker told the public that the City of Piedmont now officially owns Fagan Park. Baker, using his Facebook Platform also thanked Charlie Fagan for working with the city to make this happen. The Park name will remain Fagan Park. Baker, said their plan will be to get on […] The post City of Piedmont Now Officially Owns Fagan Park appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Senators Reed, Gudger Announce Renovation Completion and Navigational Light Installation to Duncan Bridge
On July 3, 2024, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced the completion of renovations that include navigation light installation to Duncan Bridge on Smith Lake. Duncan Bridge was built in 1967 and is known by its famous blue...
City of Piedmont 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration Saturday
The City of Piedmont’s Arts & Entertainment Committee is proud to present the 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration for a festival of food and fun for all celebrated under the sun, fireworks show, on Saturday, July 6th, from 3pm to 9pm at the Piedmont Sports Complex.
West Alabama getting new EV charging stations
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers in electric vehicles will soon have more of a reason to pass through west Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded grants that will pay for the installation of EV charging systems in nearly a dozen communities. 13 of 14 grants will be used to add electric...
Man charged following fatal Etowah County shooting
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man from Albertville has been charged with murder following an early morning shooting in Altoona Thursday. According to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered 35-year-old Tyler Golden shot to death at his home on the 2000 block of Self Street around 1:00 a.m. Jason Paul Souza, 38, was […]
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