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See who readers chose as AL.com state high school girls Athlete of the Year
In an online poll of AL.com readers, Hazel Green’s Leah Brooks was voted the state high school girls Athlete of the Year. Brooks received 69 percent of the votes while Jasper Missy Odom had 10 percent, St. Paul’s Janie Ford got eight percent, Hewitt-Trussville’s Sara Phillips received seven percent and Spring Garden’s Ace Austin had five percent.
Legendary guitarist hosting blues tour: How to find tickets
Legendary guitarist Slash is on tour celebrating the release of his blues album “Orgy of the Damned.”. The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. tour, which will make a stop in Huntsville, Ala., features Warren Haynes Band, Keb’ ‘Mo, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson and Larkin Poe.
Man fatally shot at Birmingham gas station identified, suspect arrested
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A man who was fatally shot inside a Birmingham gas station was identified Monday morning, and a suspect is under arrest in the shooting. According to Birmingham Police Department Sgt. LaQuitta Wade, a person spoke to a sergeant at the BPD East Precinct building around 4:45 p.m. and said they shot […]
Will Alabama's wide receivers fall flat despite improved offense in 2024?
The SEC is a conference loaded with talent all across the football field and on the sidelines. As the game continues to evolve, teams will emphasize certain positions. In 2024, a long list of wide receivers will receive national attention for their skills and abilities. However, it’s been some time since the Alabama Crimson Tide had a group of receivers that turned heads.
Madison’s OB-GYN Associates joins Together Women’s Health network
MADISON — To meet the needs of women in a growing north Alabama, a Madison OB-GYN practice has joined a management company with offices in five states. OB-GYN Associates has joined the Together Women’s Health network, the organization’s second affiliation in Alabama, bringing the total number of affiliations to 16.
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Alabama Football and a scary thought for the college football world
Flying under the radar of the college football world is a thought about Alabama Football's immediate future. Immediate means the 2024 college football season. Already becoming apparent is the post-Nick Saban era of Alabama Football will not be anything like the gloom and doom spread for months following Saban's retirement.
Warm 80s, humid and more showers/storms for Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Monday morning. Skies are mostly cloudy out the door with warm temperatures in the lower 70s and some areas of isolated but dense fog. Some breaks in the clouds will be expected though mid to late morning and high temperatures will warm into the middle/upper 80s with a light south breeze. It will feel incredibly humid through the day with all of that Gulf moisture fueling rounds of scattered downpours and thunderstorms. Showers and storms should begin to taper off around sunset with a few isolated showers and some thunder possible overnight, lows will fall around 70 degrees by daybreak Tuesday.
Tuscaloosa Police Respond to Fatal Car Accident Monday Morning
Police in Tuscaloosa are on the scene of a deadly car accident near Hargrove Road Monday morning. Stephanie Taylor, a spokesperson for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Hargrove Road and 45th Street East around 8 a.m. Monday morning. Taylor said...
Huntsville City FC falls 2-0 at Inter Miami CF II
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (July 21, 2024) – Huntsville City Football Club fell 2-0 against Inter Miami CF II at Chase Stadium. Following the match, defender Chris Applewhite will fly to Columbus, Ohio to participate in the 2024 MLS All-Star Week alongside Nashville SC’s leading scorer Hany Mukhtar. Applewhite will participate in the 2024 MLS NEXT All-Star Game Presented by Allstate on Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. CT at Historic Crew Stadium. Fans can stream the match on MLSSoccer.com.
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