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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted | July 2, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Peach Auction raised over $80,000 for the second consecutive year on June 29 as dozens of fresh Chilton County peaches were sold. The final total of $81,000 in this year’s peach auction is the second highest amount raised by hosts the Clanton Lions Club, just behind […] The post Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Sud Stop Celebrates Grand Opening in Jacksonville with Free Car Washes
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville, Alabama welcomed its newest addition, Sud Stop, with a grand opening event yesterday, offering residents two free months of car washes as part of a special promotion for Founders Club members. Located at 620 Pelham Rd S on SR-71, this express car wash is conveniently situated less than half a mile […] The post Sud Stop Celebrates Grand Opening in Jacksonville with Free Car Washes appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Jefferson County coroner searching for families of 2 men who recently died
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family members of people who recently died. All efforts to locate the following individual’s families have failed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the coroner’s office at 205-930-3603. Darrell Talton On June 19, Darrell Talton, 48, […]
Birmingham police searching for suspects in gas station robberies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Police Department is searching for two suspects who allegedly robbed two gas stations over the weekend. According to BPD, on both June 28 and June 29, the two suspects robbed a clerk at the Shell Gas Station located at 2236 Highland Ave. On June 29, a clerk at the […]
Fyffe star ‘feels pretty awesome’ after attracting offers from top colleges
One might think that a two-time Alabama Sports Writers Association first-team performer as a junior who set a record for the state championship game with 256 yards rushing – while scoring four touchdowns – and averaged 10.8 yards per carry for the season and measures 6-foot-2 and 218 pounds would have college scouts banging down his door.
Elite Louisiana 4-Star safety ‘high’ on Alabama
Blaine Bradford picked up an offer from Alabama towards the end of last month during a visit with the Crimson Tide. Bradford is a product of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is considered one of the nation’s top 2026 safety prospects and is a consensus four-star recruit. His offers list now includes some of the best college football programs in the nation including Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon and others.
Eli Gold Hired by Gridiron Radio Network
The Gridiron Radio Network is set to kick off its third season of college football games and the 2024 season will have a major addition in store. The network will have a slate of Saturday games and will also have a 9-game Friday night schedule and those games will be called by legendary college football announcer Eli Gold.
61-year-old man behind bars after planning to meet with juvenile in Opelika, officials say
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika Police Department officials arrested a man who allegedly arranged to meet with a juvenile. According to OPD, reports of a suspicious incident with a juvenile lead to an investigation that began in June of this year. An investigation revealed 61-year-old Scott Morgan Kral from Auburn as a suspect. Kral was arrested and charged with the following:
West Alabama July Fourth Weather, Rain, Temp & Heat Index Guide
Townsquare Media hopes you enjoy all the summertime festivities surrounding the Independence Day holiday. Our handy West Alabama guide will help you stay informed about the weather, rain chances, temperatures, and heat index values. Holiday Weather, Rain Chance, & Temperature Guide. News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama...
Flash Danger Lightning can hit anyone, anywhere, at any time
Lightning can strike anywhere at any time. According to the Centers for Disease Control, lightning kills about 20 Americans each year and injures many others. A person walking through a field under a blue sky could suddenly fall to a literal “bolt out of the blue” that originated miles away. Prone to summer thunderstorms in Alabama, lightning occurs here most frequently in July, followed by June and August.
Legendary local coach Dafford Smith dies at 88
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the community’s most respected sports figures, Cullman County Hall of Fame Coach Dafford Smith, died Sunday at the age of 88. Smith spent decades across his coaching career impacting countless lives throughout the community and his legacy still holds firm to this day, most notably in the form of Dafford Smith Stadium, the home field of the Fairview Aggies. After serving as West Point’s varsity football coach from 1973-76, Smith joined Cullman High School’s coaching staff as an assistant on the undefeated 1985 Bearcats team. Just one year later, Smith accepted the position as Fairview’s head football coach. Over the next 12 seasons, Smith led the Aggies to a pair of regional championships and the first 10-win season in program history in 1994. Smith retired from coaching in 2006 after spending three seasons as St. Bernard’s head football coach.
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ star KeKe Jabbar dead at 42
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ star KeKe Jabbar has passed away at the age of 42. Jabbar’s death was announced on Tuesday in a statement from her family which was read by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube livestream, TMZ reports. The statement reads...
Hot and very humid into the holiday weekend
Dangerous heat conditions are returning to the area for the rest of the week. The combination of temperatures well into the 90s along with very humid conditions will push the Heat Index above 105 the next few afternoons. If you have to work out in the heat, make sure you are taking plenty of breaks and staying hydrated. Outdoor pets need to have shade and a supply of cool water available.
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