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Beat the August heat with The Avondale Sugar Shack opening Aug. 3
Looking for a way to beat the August heat? Help is on the way! On Saturday, August 3rd from Noon to 5PM, The Avondale Sugar Shack is celebrating their grand opening in Avondale. Located at 4330 3rd Ave. South, 35222, this new spot specializes in a wide variety of delicious...
‘Only Sorry Because He Got Caught’: Community Rejects Apology from Alabama Restaurant Manager Who Admitted He Called Black Patrons the N-word
NAACP leaders in one Alabama city said the apology from a white restaurant manager who called a group of Black patrons a racial slur is […] ‘Only Sorry Because He Got Caught’: Community Rejects Apology from Alabama Restaurant Manager Who Admitted He Called Black Patrons the N-word
‘Birmingham is a doomed city’: James Baldwin and his complicated relationship with Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — “Having reactions symptomatic of hysteria barely controlled; always on the edge of tears; can’t sleep; headaches–have a touch of the flu or something.” Writing from his room at the A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham on October 18, 1957, James Baldwin described how his trip through the South had been going the […]
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box now in Jasper
JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - A new Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper is the seventh one in Alabama. It’s located at Jasper’s Fire Station on 18th Street. The baby box is a way for a mother who is in crisis to safely and privately surrender their newborn in the box. Once inside the box, a silent alarm is triggered. Firefighters will then rush the baby to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
Not All the Ladies in the 'Bama Rush' Documentary Made it Through Their Collegiate Years
After TikTok blew up the sorority rush scene, producers and movie makers were quick to capitalize. What started as a few OOTDs led to a massive documentary called Bama Rush.The movie showed a sliver of reality for some women going through the rush process at the University of Alabama which is particularly known for high stakes and rigorous recruitment processes. It's been a few years, so did it all work out for them in the end?Shelby Rose View this post on Instagram ...
Absentee ballot voting now open in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Absentee ballot voting for the August 27 Huntsville municipal elections is now open. The City Clerk’s Office says it will accept absentee applications by mail through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20. The last day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot in person is August 22, while August […]
4th Annual Cutest Dog Contest held in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Camp in the MidCity District hosted the 4th annual Cutest Dog Contest. It's a way for pet owners to showcase their furry friends on the runway with hopes to win some big prizes. Dog owner Alexandra Lydon said, "It's a fun event that brings out...
Rain dampened TigerFest, but not it’s spirit
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A good crowd was building before a heavy storm passed through TigerFest 2024 at the CHS Stadium Friday evening, but not before the crown got to experience at least a bit of the event’s purposes. Mayor Ken Wesson was one the earliest arrivals, “It’s a...
Jeff Arevalo of Goose Joins Greensky Bluegrass on Jerry's Birthday in Birmingham
In a night that will be remembered by bluegrass and jam band fans alike, Jeff Arevalo of Goose joined Greensky Bluegrass for a special performance in Birmingham. This remarkable collaboration took place on August 1st, 2024, coinciding with Jerry Garcia's birthday, and delivered an unforgettable experience that blended the unique sounds of both bands.
29th R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Back to School Rally gets children ready for the first day of school
The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Organization has been getting children in Birmingham ready for the first day of school for nearly three decades. Book-bags full of school supplies were handed out Saturday at More Than Conquerors Faith Church. Chromebooks were also given away at the event. "Serve people, people first," said volunteer Telisha...
Signs of hearing loss: Lanett Seniors get hearing exams
LANETT — On Friday, the Lanett Senior Center received a visit from Dr. Christi Rose and Emily Wilson of HearingLife in Auburn for some complimentary hearing testing. A LaGrange native, Dr. Rose has been an audiologist for the past 22 years. Her office is located at 100 South College Street in downtown Auburn. “The goal […] The post Signs of hearing loss: Lanett Seniors get hearing exams appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Auburn football schedule news: Week 9 opponent hit with violations, OU game deemed make-or-break
Hugh Freeze's Auburn football program plays at Jordan-Hare Stadium on the final Saturday of this month, and with the calendar turning to August, the 2024 schedule is coming into focus. The leading story in SEC football on August 2 was Kentucky, AU's Week 9 opponent, Kentucky, being hit with violations...