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Selma City Schools to host Operation Help Our Scholars in August
Selma City Schools will host "Operation Help Our Scholars" for students on Monday, Aug. 5 at the Selma High School gym. There will be free haircuts for boys registered at their school, vouchers for hair braiding for girls, free school supplies and uniforms for students. Parents will have the opportunity...
McGhee named to Lawson president’s list
A Hayneville resident was recently named to the honors list at Lawson State Community College. Johnae McGhee was among the 133 students named to the college’s spring president’s list. She works as the Federal Programs Secretary for Lowndes County Public Schools and is pursuing higher education online at Lawson State while working full time to […]
Volunteers needed for 7th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is approaching, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. This hands-on opportunity allows community members to give back to students in need, ensuring they have the supplies necessary for a successful school year. A donation site will be set up in front of Walmart on Alabama Highway 157 during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 19-21, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Additionally, a school bus will be stationed at the Cullman County Courthouse from July 22-26, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are crucial to the event’s success, and...
Northport bridge closed after vehicle crash
NORTHPORT, Ala. (WBRC) - Northport city leaders have closed a bridge near the Tuscaloosa National Airport following a big crash. Authorities say a driver slammed into the concrete guardrails. The hit was so powerful it sent chunks of concrete down below to the railroad tracks. It happened in the 6900...
Leeds Council approves major economic development for water park, sports complex, hotels
Nathan Prewett, For the Tribune LEEDS – The Leeds City Council approved a proposal for a significant economic development project at Exit 140 during a meeting on July 15, with dissent coming from Councilman Eric Turner, who raised several concerns. The proposal is a $60 million project to develop the area around the exit in […]
Jacksonville State breaks ground on Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts
Jacksonville State University broke ground on the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday. This $41.3 million development is partially funded by a $15-million state grant. Campus leaders say dedicating the building to Jax State alumni Randy Owen feels like the perfect fit. "He believes in what we are...
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...
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.
Upcoming Job Fairs and Services at Tuscaloosa Area Career Center
The Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is excited to announce two job fairs happening on Thursday, July 18th, providing fantastic opportunities for job seekers to connect with potential employers and explore various career options. Shoal Creek Mine Job Fair. On July 18th, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the Career Center...
Eutaw residents face water outage as crews repair main on Spencer and Prairie
A water main break is causing problems for people in Eutaw. The City of Eutaw says crews are working to repair a break on the corner of Spencer Street and Prairie Avenue. People in that area will be without water until the repair is made. There is no ETA on...
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