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Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
CACC to hold fire/explosion disaster drill on Thomasville campus July 8
Special to the Advance On Monday, July 8, Coastal Alabama Community College will host a fire/explosion disaster drill on the Thomasville Campus. This exercise will provide critical training to emergency responders, including the College’s Nursing and Simulation Departments, the Coastal Alabama Police Department, Thomasville Police and Fire Departments, Clarke County EMA, Clarke County E-911, Haynes […] The post CACC to hold fire/explosion disaster drill on Thomasville campus July 8 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
July 4th Fireworks and Fun!
July 4th is almost here, and if you love fireworks, we have put together a list of some fun things to do this holiday weekend in North Alabama! 🇺🇸. The Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard is July 4 from 1-9pm! There will be inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9pm!
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. If a location is missing, that means leaders have yet to respond to our requests for information. We'll update this list through July 4 as we get more.
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Man sentenced in deadly 2020 Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man has been sentenced to prison for a deadly 2020 shooting in Montgomery. Circuit Judge J.R. Gaines sentenced 43-year-old William Carroll to 10 years in prison for the death of Eric Derell Witcher, 46. A jury found Carroll guilty of manslaughter in May 2024. He...
GOPLAY Calendar for July 4-10
2 p.m. - Cloverdale-Idlewild Association's Fourth of July Parade: A tradition in Montgomery since 1975. Decorate for patriotism and join he parade, which begins at the corner of Lexington and Plymouth streets. Parade proceeds to Cloverdale Bottom Park, where Charlie Colvin will lead a discussion of the U.S. presidential election of 1824.
Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp
By Staff Reports The Luverne High School (LHS) varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads excelled at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp held the week of June 17 at in Foley, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Leadership Award. The honor, voted on by all the squads at the camp, reflects the respect […] The post Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Homeless veterans shelter in Phenix City closes following end of contract
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL)— As folks are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, a shelter for those who have sacrificed and served for our country has had its doors shut. Safe Landing Home for Veterans had its doors shut. Aid and shelter have been found in the house adorning 13th Avenue in Phenix City for 13 […]
Patrick Braxton is set to become the first Black mayor of this Alabama town after legal battles delayed him for four years
Patrick Braxton is finally set to become the mayor of Newbern, Alabama after nearly four years of legal battles. Although Braxton became mayor-elect in 2020, he was blocked from entering office by his white predecessors. He and the town officials who refused to acknowledge him as mayor have reached a settlement that would allow him to officially serve his first term. Braxton will become the first Black mayor in Newbern’s 166-year history once the court approves the settlement.
Step back to yesterday at Meeksville
Meeksville in northern Pike County is known far and wide for its annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade tradition began across the way at China Grove and continues at Meeksville. Earnest Green, a longtime member of the sponsoring Meeksville Fire Department, said the annual Fourth of July Parade was a tradition too good to […] The post Step back to yesterday at Meeksville appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Marcus Campbell hosts 22nd Future Star Basketball Camp
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - The annual Marcus Campbell Future Star Basketball Camp concluded Tuesday at Sumter Central High School in York. Campbell, a former University of Alabama basketball star and Sumter County native, has hosted the camp for young people in the community for 22 years. Over 100 kids attended...
Whitmire: Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the Window of Truth
This column originally appeared in Whitmire’s newsletter, Alabamafication. Sign up here for free. The Window of Truth is open. After the Access Hollywood tapes exposed Donald Trump as a boastful sexual predator, Republicans scrambled. In the hours after the recordings were made public, two prominent Alabama politicians shared their thoughts freely — Rep. Martha Roby and Rep. Bradley Byrne.
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