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Scottsboro church collects donations for families affected by apartment fire
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - A fire destroyed an apartment building on East Willow Street in Scottsboro Tuesday evening. The Goospond Church of God told WAFF 48 that six people are now without adequate housing due to the fire. Church member Julie Carlisle said her dad was able to escape the...
Softball tournament held in Florence bringing in millions of dollars of revenue
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A softball tournament in Florence is bringing in millions of dollars in revenue. There are teams from all over the world, competing. Florence has been chosen to host two tournaments over the next two weeks: the Babe Ruth Softball World Series and the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series.
North Alabama looking to reach boiling point in Brent Dearmon's second year
North Alabama football has one goal in mind for its 2024 season: get one degree better. "There's a book I read called 212," Lions head coach Brent Dearmon explained. "At 212 degrees, water begins to boil. The book talked about, at 211 degrees, water is just hot. One degree of difference can power a steam engine."
UAB Athletics hosting Fan Fest to kickoff 2024 football season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB Athletics will be celebrating the start of the 2024 football season with their second annual fan fest at the UAB Football Operations Center Aug. 17. The event will give fans the opportunity to pick up their 2024 schedule posters and interact with players from the...
Birmingham-area Verizon Wireless stores to give away $3M worth in free backpacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event in three Alabama locations on Sunday. Backpacks can be one of the more expensive items on school supply lists, with...
House demolition tops City Council Work Session
For the second straight time, the Selma City Council’s Work Session was held before its council meeting on Tuesday. Highlighting the Work Session was a discussion of A to Z Environmental Company demolishing homes in Selma. City Attorney Major Madison told the city council that 49 homes were subjected to demolition and would cost over […] The post House demolition tops City Council Work Session appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Angel of Hope presents $9,000 in scholarships to county’s first set of recipients
The Angel of Hope for Covington County committee recognized six scholarship recipients and awarded $9,000 during a ceremony and reception at the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, July 24. Seniors from each of the six high schools in Covington County were eligible to apply for the scholarship in the spring with $1,500 awarded […] The post Angel of Hope presents $9,000 in scholarships to county’s first set of recipients appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Stunning Lake Tuscaloosa Architectural Masterpiece Up for Grabs
Step inside a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Lake Tuscaloosa retreat designed for optimal luxury and ultimate indulgence. The agent Trevor Sanders with Advantage Realty said, “This architectural masterpiece offers the epitome of luxury living.”. Alabama Real Estate, Homes for Sale in Alabama, What Homes are for sale in Alabama, Most Expensive...
Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block New EPA Rule
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 25 states, led by West Virginia and Indiana, in petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency stay on the implementation of a new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This action comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for […] The post Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block New EPA Rule appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel
By Billy Singleton | Community Columnist “Take up thy cross and follow me,” I heard my master say; “I gave my life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today.” These inspirational words of invitation are taken from the first verse of “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go,” a hymn of dedication and praise that has been […] The post From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
NFL Players from Johnson Abernathy Graetz H.S. (Montgomery, AL)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Johnson Abernathy Graetz (formerly Jefferson Davis) High School in Montgomery, AL. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. NFL Players from Johnson Abernathy Graetz HS. Player Pos Teams From To. Travis Bell DL ATL...
1 dead, 1 critically injured in Saturday Montgomery shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One person is dead and another in life-threatening condition after an early morning shooting, according to the Montgomery Police Department. Police and fire medics responds around 12:45 a.m. to the 2600 block of Jan Drive, located near the East South Boulevard, on reports of a person having been shot.
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