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Dadeville man killed in Macon County wreck
A Dadeville man has been killed in a two-vehicle wreck in Macon County. Alabama State Troopers say 25-year-old Trevarian Goodman was driving a car that collided head-on with a pickup truck driven by 37-year-old James Davis of Auburn. Investigators say Goodman was not using a seat belt and was pronounced...
First-Ever Restaurant on Lake Tuscaloosa Aims to Open in August
An already successful local business owner is weeks away from opening the first-ever full-service restaurant on the banks of Lake Tuscaloosa. Justin Holt owns Southern Ale House in north Tuscaloosa, which celebrated 10 years of service earlier this year, and also recently opened the Deli Press, a newspaper-themed sandwich shop across McFarland Boulevard from his first restaurant.
After early Alabama Football, Fall Camp sessions something new emerges for the Crimson Tide
Alabama Football is not very far into Fall Camp. Shoulder pads were added on Saturday, but there has been no full pads, contact work. New remains the key word to describe what is evolving in Tuscaloosa. Spring and summer installment of new systems is still progressing. The anticipation of Crimson...
All-terrain vehicle crash kills man in Cherokee County
A Centre man has died following an accident in an all-terrain vehicle in Cherokee County on Friday evening. Scott F. Wade, 51, was killed after his ATV left the road and hit an embankment. He was thrown from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Police: Millbrook couple arrested after three-year-old daughter tests positive for drugs
Millbrook police say a couple faces charges of chemical endangerment of a child after their three-year-old daughter tested positive for drugs. Police Chief P.K. Johnson says his office received information from the Elmore County Department of Human Resources about a child endangerment case. He says detectives were told that a Millbrook couple, later identified as 29-year-old Hollie Moen and 31-year-old Mitchell L. Harrison, had both tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana during a DHR investigation.
New Tallassee businesses could lead to more
Recruiting new business in Tallassee is paying off right now. In a matter of a couple weeks, two new businesses have opened in downtown Tallassee with posts of another coming soon and a regional franchise has opened an automatic car wash on Gilmer Avenue. It comes after the City of Tallassee has spent years trying to replace utilities downtown and dress it up.
Birmingham Business Hall of Fame inducts 2 Mountain Brook residents
Jim Dixon said when he thinks of his father-in-law, William “Billy” Hulsey, the first thing that comes to mind is his integrity and commitment to fairness. “That’s the motto of our company — integrity, not compromise — and that describes Billy to a T,” said Dixon, who serves as president and CEO of Arlington Properties, a role formerly held by Hulsey for decades.
Former Alabama football star named Paul W. Bryant head football coach
Former Alabama football player Christion Jones was named the new football coach at Paul W. Bryant High School on Friday, the school announced on X, formerly Twitter. Jones replaces coach John McKenzie, who led the Stampede to a 3-7 mark in 2023 during his one season with the program. It was announced last week that McKenzie is the new coach at Vigor, returning to the Wolves program in Mobile County after leading them to a state...
Mayor Randall & Kendra Woodfin celebrate birth of “Baby Woodfin”
It’s official: Kendra and Randall Woodfin are parents! Congratulations to The Woodfins on the birth of their baby girl!. “Baby Woodfin” was brought into this world on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Mayor Woodfin shared the big news on his social media, stating:. “Baby Woodfin is here!. She is...
Ashlyn Howard commits to UAB
Ashlyn Howard, a senior forward at Hewitt-Trussville High School, announced her commitment to the UAB women's basketball program Friday morning. Howard played in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Game in July, in a game that features the top rising seniors in Alabama. She scored eight points, as her North team won by 41 points.
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Crimson Tide fall behind SEC foe in race for elite 5-star QB recruit
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to be on the hunt for its quarterback of the future. Head coach Kalen DeBoer hoped it would be 2026 5-star QB Faizon Brandon out of Greensboro, North Carolina. However, with Brandon's decision coming this weekend, Alabama does not appear to be in the lead. ...
Alabama Reacts To Legendary Restaurants Apology After Protests
Sound off Alabama, we want to know what you think. The husband of the Nicks in the Sticks owner admitted, to, and apologized for, his racist remarks directed toward customers after heavy protests. DreDay, Townsquare Media. He said he is ashamed of his behavior. "I accept all the condemnation and...
First Alert Weather: Tropical Storm Debby forecast to rapidly intensify into a hurricane late today
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Happy Sunday! It’s been a very quiet and sunny start to the day. Temperatures shortly before noon are warming up quickly into the mid to upper 80s with a mostly sunny sky. We will likely remain mostly sunny this afternoon with high temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. Winds will come from the northeast today at 5-10 mph. We’ll hold on to a 20% chance for an isolated shower south and east of I-20/59. The greatest chance to see a stray shower or storm will likely occur in Shelby, Chilton, Talladega, Coosa, Clay, and Tallapoosa counties. If you plan on attending the Barons game late this afternoon, you should plan for sunshine and temperatures in the lower 90s. I definitely recommend applying sunscreen and grabbing a hat and sunglasses. We will likely see temperatures cool into the mid 80s by 7 p.m. CDT with a mostly clear sky.
Swift Water Rescuers from Alabama head to Florida as storm approaches
As a tropical storm heads towards the Florida Gulf coast, a group of rescuers from Vestavia Hills are deploying to assist in search and rescue operations. Six members of the Vestavia Hills Swift Water Team are heading to Florida Saturday to help with the aftermath of the tropical depression which is expected to become stronger over the next 24 hours, the team stated in a press release Saturday. It is made up of personnel from the Vestavia Hills Fire Department, Hoover Fire Department and Calera Fire Department.