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‘Thread My Needle’ Keeping traditions going one stitch at a time
Jacqueline Lacey and Martha Piner share a love of quilting. They are part of the founders of Thread My Needle Quilters in Wetumpka. But it might be the camaraderie surrounding the generations old tradition they love better. “We like to sit around and talk,” Lacey, 95, said. “We will pick...
DEI Offices Close At Auburn University, Mizzou, Iowa State And The University Of Alabama
These closures are occurring amidst a nationwide backlash to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and in accordance with new state laws. On Monday, Auburn University issued a statement that the school would be dissolving its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office in order to remain in compliance with the new state law. The following day, the University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) dissolved its DEI Division. The week before, three campuses in the University of Alabama (UA) System, The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced the closure of their DEI offices. Similarly, Iowa State University (ISU) officially shuttered its DEI office on July 22.
'His story is not going to die': How the legacy of Jesse Owens is staying alive in Alabama
DANVILLE, Ala. — Nancy Pinion didn't fully understand the message at first. "Ms. Ruth, Jesse’s wife told us when we built the museum that Jesse comes alive every four years and that was puzzling to us then, but we’ve lived it for 25 years and just see how the attendance escalates and how people still revere Jesse. It’s like his story is not going to die,” Pinion said.
UAB plans state-of-the-art dental clinic for Decatur
DECATUR — The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry plans to bring a satellite clinic to Decatur in 2026 to serve patients in the northern part of the state. The Decatur clinic will recruit, educate, train and retain dentists to help improve the dental health of those...
New car wash coming to Trussville
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Even more construction trucks are going to be stationed along Chalkville Mountain Rd. in the upcoming months as work on a new car wash gets underway. Located at the site of Trussville’s old Burger King, which burned down in a fire last year, New Day Car Wash is making the vacant lot the home of its newest car wash.
Five-star forward AJ Dybantsa places Auburn in top schools
Forward AJ Dybantsa narrowed his favorite list of schools down to seven on Friday morning. The No. 1 overall recruit in the class, Dybantsa’s list includes BYU, North Carolina, Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor, Alabama, and Auburn. The 6-9, 200-pound small forward rates at a “100” on the recruiting scale according to most scouts. That scouting report has made him an early favorite to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, something that has weighed heavily on Dybantsa’s decision regarding where he would like to play college basketball. Out of the seven schools he listed, Auburn is the only...
Alabama defensive coordinator very impressed with freshman LB
Alabama’s defensive coordinator Kane Wommack mentioned a freshman linebacker Wednesday when discussing some of the strengths of the Tide’s linebacker room. “I’ve been very impressed with Justin Okoronkwo,” Wommack said. “I’ve been really impressed with some of the things he’s been doing.”. Okoronkwo...
Alabama football now charging for preseason autographs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes have been made to preseason operations at three universities, including Alabama’s Fan Day, ESPN reported Friday. Fans will be able to watch the football team practice for free during Alabama’s Fan Day on August 11, but those wanting players’ autographs will have to open their wallets.
Ex-Alabama WR Inks Major NIL Deal
NIL is unregulated in college football, and athletes are beginning to take advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to them. Players on the Crimson Tide have earned brand deals with car dealerships, with Ty Simpson having a brand deal with Harbin Automotive. Now, a former Alabama wide receiver and another Texas Longhorn are cashing in as well.
Alternate role pitched for member of Auburn football team's 'Freeze Four'
Auburn Daily On SI's Terrance Biggs believes one member of the Auburn football "Freeze Four" is best suited to contribute in a punt-returning role: Bryce Cain, the five-foot-10 slot receiver out of Baker (Mobile). "Right now, based on size, film and reports, Cain runs a sub-4.5. So, where would that...
2 Berry High School graduates, Vestavia Hills man chosen for Alabama Sports Officials Foundation HOF
Two Berry High School graduates and a Vestavia Hills resident were inducted Saturday to the Alabama Sports Officials Foundation Hall of Fame. Berry High grads Mike Murphy and Kathy Odom White and Vestavia Hills resident Steve Newton were among 10 people inducted during a 6 p.m. dinner ceremony at the Oxford Civic Center.
1 dead in Macon County crash
MACON COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A two-car crash in Macon County has claimed the life of a Dadeville man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The incident happened just before 1 p.m. Friday on Alabama 49, about five miles south of Franklin, when two vehicles collided head-on. Trevarian T....
Local artist’s mural brightens up Glencoe Public Library
The Glencoe Public Library’s new mural painted by local artist Kayla David Allen with assistance from Elaina Moore. Photo by Chris McCarthy/The Messenger. A local artist recently added to the aesthetics of downtown Glencoe. Glencoe Public Library board members, staff, volunteers and local officials were on hand for the...
USPS seeking to recruit mail carriers for rural communities
On Thursday, Hattiesburg hosted one of the 37 job fairs organized by the United States Postal Service across two states. (WDAM) reported this event. The USPS recently conducted job fairs in Alabama and Mississippi with the aim of hiring workers to serve over 100 cities. The postal service is currently...
UAB's Medical West Hospital now open to public
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The brand new UAB Medical West hospital is now open and taking patients in Bessemer. On Saturday morning, UAB officially closed the emergency department doors at their prior location on Ninth Avenue in Bessemer and opened the new ones on Medical West Way. CEO Keith Pennington...
Alabama man killed when his car collides with truck, state troopers say
An Alabama man was killed Friday when his car collided with a truck, state troopers said. The two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. Friday, and claimed the life of a Dadeville, Alabama, man. Trevarian T. Goodman, 25, was fatally injured when the 2011 Honda Accord he was driving collided...
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...