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Trojans' Chris Lewis out for the season following cancer diagnosis, treatment
TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - Troy University’s wide receiver Chris Lewis will not play football during the upcoming season following his bone cancer diagnosis and treatment, he told ESPN. Lewis first opened up about his cancer diagnosis in March, explaining that he learned about a malignant bone tumor behind his...
Nick Saban Refused To Provide His Successor ‘Rat Poison’ Ahead Of Debut Season
Kalen DeBoer is set to begin his debut season at Alabama this fall, filling the shoes of legendary head coach Nick Saban. His predecessor refused to provide the Crimson Tide with any “rat poison” at SEC Media Days. Saban made his SEC championship picks this week with the league gathering for its annual event in […] The post Nick Saban Refused To Provide His Successor ‘Rat Poison’ Ahead Of Debut Season appeared first on BroBible.
Exciting City-Wide Student Lock-In Promises a Night of Fun in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – Looking for a fun-filled night for your kids while you enjoy some peace and quiet? The Life City-Dothan Campus & Camp Life present the City-Wide Student Lock-In on August 2nd from 7 PM to 7 AM. This sleepless sleepover for grades K-8th features a silliest pajama contest, Madden tournament, talent show, food, youth talks, cash prizes, and much more.
Interview with Dale County Head Coach Evan Ballard
This week on “The Wiregrass High School Football Report”, Phillip Jordan is joined by Dale County Evan Ballard who is going into his second season with the Warriors. Coach Ballard talks about the focus of the off-season and how the team has improved since the end of the 2023 season. He talks about the talented backfield with Dallas Hedstrom, Junior Smith, and Tristan Smith. Also, where the defense is at going into the season and some new assistants on staff.
Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
Last week, right-wing extremists caused a charityLGBTQ+ book event inAlabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of violence. Josh Coleman, an LGBTQ+ liaison for Birmingham and president of Central Alabama Pride, had organized an event at Oyster City Brewing in Mobile to celebrate his new children’s book, Finding My Rainbow,” Al.com reports. Thebook, which details Coleman’s journey of coming out and finding acceptance, was to be featured in aDrag Queen Story Time session, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Alabama South. The event also included an appearance by prominent Alabama TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, known as “Mama Tot.”
Miss Alabama 2024 is an Auburn fan: ‘I just fell in love with the community’
The new Miss Alabama looks great in orange and blue. But that’s not why Abbie Stockard is an enthusiastic fan of Auburn University. Stockard, 21, has plenty of reasons to love the college she attends, from its nursing program to its friendly atmosphere to its furry mascot. The Birmingham...
Tropical pattern will continue across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Rain chances have continued to increase across the area due to an area of high pressure over the Atlantic. This has brought more southerly winds across the Wiregrass and therefore brought out rain chances up. Today I have us around 95 degrees with a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Alliance for Equal Rights made its case Thursday in federal...
Woman shaken after leg pain turns out to be cancer symptom, requires 'red devil' chemo
As a registered dietitian and avid runner, Beth Kitchin has had a healthy routine all her life. She ate well, loved to jog, hike and lift weights, ran a couple of marathons, and practiced yoga and tai chi. Kitchin had “absolutely” no health problems — until she started feeling a nagging pain in one of her legs in the fall of 2020.
Alabama’s School Tax Holiday is this weekend. Here’s what you should know.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Students and parents will soon be able to save money while back-to-school shopping as Alabama’s School Tax Holiday approaches. The tax holiday is 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19 through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, according to a press release. During the tax holiday, students and families can purchase these […]
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, according to U.S. News + World Report
University of Alabama at Birmingham is yet again named the best hospital in Alabama according to U.S. News and World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. UAB Hospital also holds the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. Keep reading for more on UAB’s...
Each afternoon offers a chance for much needed rainfall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off mild and muggy with overcast skies after Monday’s storms. We will see similar conditions unfold again today throughout the afternoon and evening. So if you didn’t get rain yesterday there will be a chance this afternoon and also tomorrow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low […]
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