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247Sports editor: Freeze Four makes Auburn football elite transfer QB destination
247Sports' Bud Elliott believes the "Freeze Four" quartet of Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, Bryce Cain, and Malcolm Simmons will help Hugh Freeze's Auburn football program find an elite transfer portal option under center in 2025. "Auburn is going to be a crazy nice option for a transfer QB next year,"...
43rd Annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival kicks off this weekend
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. — The Franklin County Watermelon Festival takes place this weekend, August 16-17, in Russellville, the "Watermelon Capital of Alabama." Held every third weekend in August, the festival promises two days of live music, contests, and family-friendly activities, along with plenty of sweet watermelon. 6 p.m.: Festival opens.
Monrovia residents say full story isn’t being told following officials’ request to conserve water
Some residents are frustrated over the Harvest-Monrovia Water and Sewer Authority's request to voluntarily conserve with some saying their water provider isn't telling the full story.
Shoal Creek Park discussed as potential site for Montevallo community center
The topic of Shoal Creek Park’s potential use as the site of a new community center was discussed during a regularly scheduled Montevallo City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. The post Shoal Creek Park discussed as potential site for Montevallo community center appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Gordo and Pickens County set to meet for 100th time in the '8-Mile War'
When you think of rivalries in the state of Alabama, of course, the Iron Bowl is the first thing that comes to mind. Alabama and Auburn’s feud on the football field is known nationwide. However, what if I told you, there’s a high school rivalry in our state, that burns even deeper? A rivalry that you may have never even heard about. It’s Gordo and Pickens County. Simply known as, "The 8-Mile War"
Pickens County looks to Jerry Moran Bill to save the county's hospital
Residents of Pickens County packed the service center auditorium in Carrollton to learn why the county was in debt and what would happen moving forward to help reopen the Pickens County hospital. The facility closed back in March of 2020 due to financial challenges, forcing residents to travel to Tuscaloosa...
Gadsden Independent School District Responds Swiftly to Ransomware Attack, Student Data Secure
The Gadsden Independent School District encountered a ransomware attack on its network infrastructure on Tuesday, bringing to light the ongoing vulnerability of educational systems to cyber threats. According to KTSM, the incident which occurred around 2 p.m., prompted the district to take immediate action to secure its systems and curb the attack's potential fallout.
Gadsden, Alabama: The Talent Is Still Here
Grand Opening of Magneco/Metrel, repurposing the Old Gadsden Steel Mill. “We couldn’t have done this without our local suppliers. “The plant’s been closed a long time, but the talent remains. The descendants of those who ran this mill are still here, and we honor them today. I’m thrilled to be part of this. This is now our most efficient plant in the world.”
Strong to severe storms this weekend, Turning less humid next week
Weekend Outlook: The muggy weather will continue on Saturday ahead of a cold front. An outflow from a morning MCS will move across Central Alabama. This will set off scattered storms between Noon and 11 PM. Some storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. SPC has placed Central Alabama […]
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