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Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest
Special to the Advance Today marks the first day of voting for the 11th Annual America’s Best- Looking Cruiser Contest and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) needs your vote! Each year, ALEA joins fellow highway patrol and state police agencies across the nation vying for the top spot in the American Association of State […] The post Vote ALEA for the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
One of largest ever federal grants for an Alabama project announced for $3.5 billion bridge project
One of the largest federal grants ever received for an Alabama project will boost efforts to construct a $3.5 billion bridge across Mobile Bay. The $550 million grant, announced by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, is the largest ever for a project in the state and marks a critical milestone in the longstanding effort to build a new Interstate 10 bridge and Bayway, now known as the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer Expresses One Regret From Washington
When enticing opportunities come knocking, it's hard to pass them up, even if the timing isn't exactly the best. That was the case for Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer when it came to his exit from Washington. On Jan. 8, DeBoer and the Huskies were defeated by Michigan in the CFP National ...
City considering new booking agency for the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater may be booked by a new agency for the first time since its 2011 opening, if negotiations continue as planned with Danny Wimmer Presents. At the June 25 Tuscaloosa City Council meeting, a vote passed unanimously authorizing negotiations with DWP, a music festival production and promotion company out of Los Angeles. The city of Tuscaloosa has contracted with Red Mountain Entertainment, out of Birmingham, which is now Red Mountain Entertainment/Live Nation, since the amphitheater's...
ALDOT prepares for months-long road work in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A major ALDOT road project is beginning that will affect about 9,000 residents in west Alabama. The project will start at State Road 216 and go all the way up to Brookwood, more than 11 miles away. The work itself will include repaving, installing new guardrails...
Helena Publix store temporarily shut down following fire
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Publix grocery store in Helena is temporarily closed following a fire on Monday. According to the Helena Police Department, the fire was reported before 3 p.m. Within an hour, officers had completed their investigation. As of Monday afternoon, the store remains closed due to the fire. No other information on […]
Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is set to host its Third Thursday Plant Sale on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) Greenhouses and Nursery. This event offers an excellent opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens while enhancing […] The post Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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...
Shooting during vehicle repossession at Birmingham gas station leaves one injured
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — A shooting has happened during a repossession at a Birmingham gas station. At approximately 1:20 p.m., the Birmingham Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter notification near 50th St. and Richard Arlington Junior Blvd., North. On arrival, they observed shell casings on the ground at that location.
Woodfin, holding AR-15, promises to ‘turn up the heat’ after Birmingham crime spree: ‘That’s a death machine’
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin handled an AR-15 rifle and a Micro Draco handgun in his report to the city council this morning, promising to ‘turn up the heat’ on criminals after a weekend homicide spree in the city. “This feels and looks like a military weapon for me,”...
Man convicted of murder gets 40 years for deadly gunfire exchange in Birmingham’s Southtown
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in the 2020 shooting death of another man in during an exchange of gunfire in Birmingham’s Southtown community. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett sentenced Montrel Austin to 40 years in prison for the slaying of 23-year-old Emilio Elliott Jr. Austin...
Birmingham Five Points South apartment building acquired by Atlanta company
An Atlanta-based rental housing investment company has acquired a Birmingham Five Points South apartment building. Audubon has purchased Scholar Birmingham, 1001 20th St. S., a 198-unit apartment property, for an undisclosed amount. “We are thrilled to bring our vision for Scholar Birmingham apartments to life,” Myles Cunningham, managing partner and...
Man charged after charred body of missing Alabama 23-year-old found inside torched truck
A 23-year-old man missing since last week has been found dead in his burned vehicle in Dallas County. Christian Moore disappeared in the early-morning hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, from his home in Newbern. Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Robert Turner said Tuesday Moore’s 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. was found...
Rutledge building wall collapse blocks Highway 10
Traffic through Rutledge on U.S. Highway 10 was halted Tuesday afternoon by what appears to be a weather-related explosion. At approximately 3:15 p.m. on July 16, Amber Olney, a clerk at the Rutledge Post Office reported debris in the road to local law enforcement. The incident occurred on Lee Street, directly across from the Rutledge […] The post Rutledge building wall collapse blocks Highway 10 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Selma Firefighter Charged with Murder After Late-Night Shooting
SELMA, AL (WDNews) – In a shocking turn of events, on Sunday, July 14, 2024 a Selma firefighter has been charged with murder. Benjamin Jackie, 27, was arrested Sunday night following a shooting incident, according to Police Chief Kenta Fulford. Officers responded to the 2100 block of Minter Avenue...
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