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Aug. 30 is deadline to apply for vacancies on 3 city business boards
Today (Friday, Aug. 30) is the deadline for Hoover residents to apply to fill vacancies on three of the city’s business-related boards. The council is looking for two people to be on the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Authority, one person for the Commercial Development Authority and one person for the Industrial Development Board.
Ahead of Labor Day, North Alabama unions stand in solidarity with striking AT&T workers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Alabama and across several other Southern states, 17,000 Communications Workers of America (CWA) members who work for AT&T Southeast are on strike over unfair labor practices. Huntsville’s CWA Local 3905 has approximately 250 members on strike. “During negotiations, management has refused to...
Man convicted in drive-by shooting that killed 22-year-old while he was cooking in his kitchen
A Walker County man has been convicted in the 2020 drive-by shooting death of another who was killed while he was cooking in his kitchen. A Jefferson County jury on Friday found Dalen Eliase Gaines, 27, guilty of capital murder in the slaying of 22-year-old Brandon Monroe Thomas. The charge...
‘Every job is a ministry,’ says well-known meteorologist James Spann
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – People are often afraid of finding their purpose because they think it won’t make sense to the rest of the world, said James Spann, longtime meteorologist for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham. “So what?” he said. “Everybody’s got different gifts and abilities. There’s something within them...
Harpersville and Vincent residents vote ‘no’ to proposed zoning map
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Surprising results from a special election in unincorporated Shelby County. On Tuesday, several residents in the Harpersville and Vincent zoning beat voted against a proposed zoning map that would regulate properties in the area. For one resident, the purpose of the zoning vote was to prevent...
Leeds improves to 2-0 win win over Shades Valley
By Will Heath LEEDS — Brute strength won out over speed on Friday night, as sixth-ranked Leeds dominated the line of scrimmage and held on for a 28-19 win over Shades Valley. The Green Wave rushed for 269 yards on Friday night against the Mounties, with 262 of that coming from quarterback Conner Nelson and […]
Football Recap: Pike Road Falls to Prattville in First Game of Season
Pike Road kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 41-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Prattville Lions. Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mike Jones, who rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Cason Myers, who threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns.
Hokes Bluff handles Southside, 21-13
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Colten Shields sacks Southside quarterback Ethan Sarratt during the Eagles’ 21-13 victory in high school football on Thursday, Aug. 29. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) For the first time in several years, the Hokes Bluff High football team got the better of its crosstown rival. Helped...
This week in HS Sports: Readers weigh in on their top football teams of all-time
This is an opinion piece. Last week in this space, I tried to chronicle the top 10 championship football team I’ve covered during my career. The team I ranked ahead of all others was Etowah High’s 1999 state title team that featured Carnell “Cadillac” Williams and was coached by Raymond Farmer. That team averaged 40 points a game and allowed just 13.
LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities
As the state and nation grapple with a workforce shortage, Alabama’s community and technical colleges are stepping up to address this pressing challenge. Among these institutions, Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College has garnered attention for its significant efforts, recently being featured in a statewide podcast episode. The spotlight was on their Alabama RISE program, […] The post LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘Celebrate the Family Expo’ scheduled for September 14 in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Christian Family Magazine is hosting its fifth annual “Celebrate the Family Expo,” on Saturday, Sept. 14. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hoover Met Complex-Finley Center. It’s free admission and free activities for families. There will be giveaways and swag bags for the […]
Pat Sullivan: Heisman Winner, Cancer Fighter
With a new college football season upon us, it is worth remembering an award-winning player and coach whose greatest achievements were off the field. Every December, the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City honors college football's most outstanding player with the Heisman Memorial Trophy. In 1971, Auburn University's Pat Sullivan became the first player from the state of Alabama to hoist the award.
Home run for love: Contest winners get married at Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala — David and Katie Borden's wedding is bound to be one to remember: stunning floral arrangements, an adoring crowd, a full-size anthropomorphic raccoon among the guests of honor... Sprocket, the Rocket City Trash Pandas mascot, was bound to be on the guest list. As winners of the...
Turnovers cost Montevallo as Bulldogs fall on road to Sylacauga
Four turnovers doomed Montevallo’s chances at a second straight win to open the season, as the Bulldogs fell at the Sylacauga Aggies, 15-7, on Friday, Aug. 30 in the first-ever meeting between the teams. The post Turnovers cost Montevallo as Bulldogs fall on road to Sylacauga appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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