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'They're almost in tears sometimes': Fairfield store ends food desert, but faces challenges
FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Carver Jones Market opened three weeks ago in downtown Fairfield, filling a void left by Walmart’s closure years ago. “It’s the people saying, ‘We need a grocery store,’” said James Harris, the owner of Carver Jones Market. “We want a grocery store. Fairfield, let’s be honest. If it works here, works anywhere.”
Volleyball Drops A Pair of Matches To Open Season
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Talladega College women's volleyball team opened up the season at the ONSET Invitational this afternoon. The Tornadoes (0-2) fell to both Bethel University (Ind.) and Taylor University to start the season. Talladega is back in action tomorrow when it faces Indiana University East and...
Surveillance Cameras Catch Dognapping from Tuscaloosa Bar, “Substantial Reward” Offered
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a pet dog was stolen outside a famous Tuscaloosa bar Sunday and a reward is being offered for its safe return or the identification of the thieves. The pet, Tater, is a bulldog who has been missing since Sunday. On Friday, Gallette's Bar - home...
3 arrested in connection to deadly ambush shooting livestreamed at Birmingham apartment complex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Three people were arrested Friday in connection with the ambushed shooting death of a 21-year-old woman at the Monarch Ridge Apartments Tuesday. A teen and two men have been arrested, police said. Ja'niyah Hendrix, 19, is charged with theft of property. She was the person who...
Tuscaloosa VCU Responds to Death at Home on Lake Tuscaloosa, Foul Play Not Suspected
Police are at a home on Lake Tuscaloosa after a death there Friday afternoon which does not appear to have involved foul play. Captain Marty Sellers, the co-commander of the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, told local media at 5:30 that the VCU is conducting a death investigation on Lake Side Drive, a neighborhood off Old Watermelon Road.
‘Living legends’: Wild horse and burro adoption event Sept. 19-21 at Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host a wild horse and burro adoption event at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center in Cullman. The event, offering around 100 wild horses and burros gathered from western rangelands, will be open to the public from Sept. 19-20, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sept. 21, from 8 a.m.-noon.
Habitat for Humanity taking applications for homes in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties are building four new homes in Clanton and will be taking applications for two of them this September. The four homes are being built on the south side of 1st Avenue between 11th Street S. and 12th Street S. Jacklyn […] The post Habitat for Humanity taking applications for homes in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Titans tough it out against Muscle Shoals
Photo: Gadsden City’s Kerrell Yow (right) attempts to run after a catch as Muscle Shoals’ Christian Pritchard (2) defends during the Titans’ 33-28 victory in high school football on Aug. 22 at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Gadsden City’s resilience and mental toughness were on full display on Thursday,...
20-year-old dies following shooting in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A 20-year-old has died following a shooting in Birmingham earlier this week. Na’Bryan Darrell Key Adams died at UAB Hospital at 1:53 p.m. Thursday. The previous day, Adams had been shot in the 700 block of 30th Street SW in Birmingham. No information on the suspected shooter or what led up […]
Coroner investigating after Hanceville dispatcher found dead in office
CULLMAN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in Cullman County say they’ve opened an investigation after an emergency dispatcher died while at work. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick confirmed he is investigating the death Friday afternoon. Kilpatrick said the dispatcher was found in his office at Hanceville City Hall. He...
Gadsden leaving Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit
The City of Gadsden is staking its own path on controlling crime and illegal drugs in the city. Mayor Craig Ford announced on Aug. 23 that the city is terminating its participation in the Etowah County Drug Enforcement Unit. Instead, Gadsden will reallocate $300,000 in annual resources to the Gadsden Police Department to help it focus on law enforcement and, in particular, fighting drugs within the city. ...
Keith Urban Performed a Free Concert in a Buc-ee’s Parking Lot — and We’re Obsessed!
Whether you know him as the country superstar he is, famous for songs like “Blue Ain’t Your Color,” “Somebody Like You” and “One Too Many,” or aren’t a country music fan at all and know him simply as Nicole Kidman’s husband, the fact of the matter is that Keith Urban is a stand-up guy in ...
Jackson’s huge offensive night leads Bob Jones to Thursday night win over Cullman
Johnny Jackson made a bet with wide receiver Rhys Dorsey before Thursday night’s game against Cullman. “The first time he gets the ball, if he takes it to the house, I’ve got him a couple of dollars,” the Bob Jones quarterback smiled. If you purchase a product...
ADCNR Seeks New Lake Manager for Bibb County Public Fishing Lake
Bibb County Public Fishing Lake in West Blocton, Alabama, will temporarily close on October 31, 2024, due to a change in lake management. The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will begin accepting applications for a new lake manager immediately.
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Winston County 48-13
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison opened up its 2024 season on the road, just about 17 miles west, to play the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets. It has now been three years since Addison was able to claim a victory over its archrivals and Addison was looking forward to ending the streak. Well, the streak goes on because Addison was dominated in a game that after the first ten minutes, wasn’t as close as the score would indicate, dropping its first game of the season 48-13. Addison received the opening kickoff in a standing room only Malcolm Blake Memorial Stadium and it started out badly. On Addison’s first play from scrimmage, a Bulldogs backwards pass, WCHS’s Brock Yeager decleated the Addison player and forced a fumble. WCHS recovered the ball on the Bulldog 14-yard line.
Calera’s comeback bid falls short as Northridge rallies to take Rials’ opening game
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CALERA– The Calera Eagles had a tough start to their 2024 football season as they welcomed the Northridge Jaguars for their Week 1 matchup. The two teams combined for an entertaining first half, but Northridge put together big drives in the second half...
Carver-Montgomery Kicks Off Season with 41-19 Win Over Vestavia Hills
MONTGOMERY, AL – Senior quarterback T.J. Russell led Carver-Montgomery to a commanding 41-19 win against Vestavia Hills at the AHSAA Kickoff Classic, held at Cramton Bowl on Friday night. This victory marked the beginning of the Coach Bobby Carr era for the Wolverines and celebrated the merger with Montgomery’s...
Spain Park races ahead to big opening win over Sparkman
The Spain Park Jaguars wasted little time living up to their preseason hype, making big plays on the offense and defense en route to a 38-7 win over the Sparkman Senators on Friday, Aug. 23 at Spain Park High School. The post Spain Park races ahead to big opening win over Sparkman appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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