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Alabama executes man convicted of killing delivery driver in 1998
A man convicted of fatally shooting a delivery driver during a robbery attempt in 1998 was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CDT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in southwest Alabama, authorities said. The 64-year-old inmate was convicted of capital murder in the shooting death of William Clayton Jr. in Cherokee County.Alabama last week agreed in Gavin's case to forgo a post-execution autopsy, which is typically performed on executed inmates in the state. Gavin, who is Muslim, said the procedure would violate his religious beliefs. Gavin had...
Free Day at Calhoun County Landfill
Anniston, AL – The Calhoun County Landfill will host its next Free Disposal Day this Saturday, July 20th, from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. This community event, sponsored by the Calhoun County Commissioners, provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of various items at no cost. Located at 3625 Morrisville Road, the landfill will accept […] The post Free Day at Calhoun County Landfill appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alcorn State football predicted to finish 1st in SWAC West; two players named to All-SWAC first-team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WLBT) - Alcorn State football has high expectations heading into the 2024 season. On Tuesday, despite entering his first year as the head coach of the Braves, Cedric Thomas and Alcorn have been predicted by the SWAC to win the western division, receiving 11 first-place votes. Alcorn State just missed out on a SWAC Championship appearance last season, finishing the year 7-4.
Some pretty cool concerts are coming our way in August—take a look
Summer concerts season is well underway, and the Huntsville area will host plenty of cool concerts throughout August at multiple venues. Check out these concerts coming to the Rocket City next month:. Lainey Wilson. One of the most anticipated shows of the summer is almost here, as Lainey Wilson comes...
WATCH: New look at Bryant-Denny Stadium’s atmosphere in College Football 25
For video game lovers, the wait is finally over. College Football 25 officially released on all platforms this week so Alabama fans will finally be able to take full control of the Crimson Tide. The developers of the game have championed the accuracy of capturing the atmosphere of each stadium...
Learning curve: Huntsville’s DEI Office hosting citizens academy
HUNTSVILLE – Gather pencils, pens, erasers and notebooks. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is holding classes for residents. The city’s ODEI is presenting citizens a chance to learn more about city government and its role within the Huntsville community with the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) fall 2024 session.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opens in Stadium Trace Village
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened its new location in the Stadium Trace Village shopping center Wednesday. The fast-food chain took the spot formerly occupied by Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes at 1028 Marble Terrace, Suite 100, between the Cookie Cutter Hair Salon and O’Henry’s Coffee. “It was...
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Welcome weekend evening anchor, reporter Giselle Hood!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Giselle joined the News 19 team in June 2024 as a Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ. Giselle is representing the Crimson Tide in Huntsville! As a graduate of The University of Alabama, she’s thrilled to call the Rocket City her new home. Before joining the News...
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