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Celebrating Disabilities in North Alabama
July is Disability Pride Month! North Alabama is proud to be an inclusive destination with a special history. July was selected as Disability Pride Month to honor the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but here in North Alabama, it is also the month of The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green, Helen Keller's birthplace! Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and her birthplace and childhood home are open for daily visits, special events, and two more showings of the 63rd Annual Production of The Miracle Worker on July 19th and 20th. Come experience the amazing story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan at Ivy Green. Learn about Helen's strength, her international impact, and the ways her legacy inspires us today.
West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck
A Wednesday morning gunfight in west Tuscaloosa injured one man and saw several area homes struck by bullets. Police are still on the scene and this situation is still developing, but at 9:30 a.m., TPD spokesperson Stephanie Taylor said officers responded to the area of Kaulton Park in west Tuscaloosa after gunshots were reported around 8:45 a.m.
‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the life of the party.” The memories of time spent with her big brother are now bittersweet, as the 39-year-old was among the four victims […]
Jasper Reds are a shining example of baseball heritage in Dubois Co.
JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) – The Jasper Reds are believed to be the oldest semi-pro baseball team in the country. They were established in 1893. The Reds have had 12 Major League Baseball players come through their squad. They also played a night game in 1934 that predates the first one in MLB. There are less […]
Remembering Conner Owen, Ashville football player who always had a smile on his face
Ashville High School's Conner Owen has been remembered as a kid who always had a smile on his face since his tragic death last month. Owen died after hitting his head while swimming at a friend's house in Ashville on June 20. He was 17 and was getting ready to go into his junior year at the high school. Owen played football, baseball and wrestled for the Bulldogs. ...
City of Leeds approves ‘transformation’ of Exit 140 off Interstate 20
LEEDS, Ala. (WBRC) - The mayor of Leeds announced Monday that after the efforts of multiple partners and officials, the city has approved an agreement to transform the area around Exit 140 off of Interstate 20. Exit 140 is the Leeds exit where you’ll currently find The Shops of Grand...
2024 Season Preview: Springville Tigers
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – Jon Clements, the reigning Trussville Tribune Coach of the Year, enters his fourth season as the head coach at Springville and the Tigers are trending in the right direction. After a 4-6 season in 2021 and a 1-9 season in 2022, Clements famously spent some time in Colorado […]
‘A monster’: SEC quarterbacks on Alabama’s Jalen Milroe
There’s no talk of baking of a cake this year at SEC Media Days. Unlike last year, when former Alabama football coach Nick Saban compared the quarterback competition to his grandmother Anna Saban’s baking process. He brought up the analogy to explain that the Crimson Tide needed to let the quarterback competition process play out and patience was necessary.
Huntsville Police searching for pair of shoplifters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police Department investigators needs the publics help in tracking down a pair of shoplifters. Officials say two women stole several Nike items from the Academy Sports store at the corner of Drake Ave. and Memorial Pkwy. nearly two weeks ago. Surveillance footage caught the two...
Jax State rebrands football field as AmFirst Stadium following naming rights agreement
Jacksonville State’s football stadium will now be known as AmFirst Stadium following a naming rights agreement with the Birmingham-based credit union. The “multi-year” agreement was approved Tuesday by the Jax State Board of Trustees. The naming rights agreement is a first for Jax State’s football facility, known as Burgess-Snow Stadium since 2009.
Slide into summer fun! Drive-In Ministries to host Summer Fun Fest this Saturday
Sunshine, water slides and endless summer adventures to come this Saturday at the Drive-In Park with their annual Summer Fun Fest. The Fun fest is hosted by Drive-In Ministries, and it is free to the public. The event will take place on Saturday July 20th from 10 a.m. to noon, with activities geared towards kids around the ages of 3-12 at the Drive-In Park, at 1349 Old Ridge Rd. in Prattville.
First students tapped for new work-based machining program at Gadsden State
The first 14 students have been selected for Gadsden State Community College's new Consortium of Machining Education Training. A signing event was held July 9 at the college's Beck Conference Center, according to a news release, for the hybrid work-based apprenticeship program that will allow students to earn at least $15 per hour from an employer during five semesters of training. ...
Alabama A&M places five players on preseason All-SWAC team
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama A&M University football program placed five members on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Teams, the conference announced on Tuesday morning during media day at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Running back Donovan Eaglin, wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt and defensive back Emari Pait received SWAC Preseason First Team honors, while offensive linemen Carson Vinson and Cameron Williams earned second team recognition.
Birmingham activists hosting National John Lewis Day
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Transformative Justice Coalition and Young Progressive Black Council of Alabama will host a John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action event on Wednesday, July 17. During the event, they will call on Congress to pass legislation to protect the freedom to vote, end gerrymandering and get money out of […]
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office launches Smartphone App
TALLAPOOSA, Ala. (WRBL) – Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett unveils a groundbreaking smartphone application designed to enhance communication and information sharing with residents and visitors. The app, developed by TheSheriffApp.com, promises to revolutionize the way the Sheriff’s Office engages with the community. The app offers a range of features that provide quick and easy access […]
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