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City of Madison to potentially see revitalization to the downtown area
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Just a mile from Madison City Hall and across the railroad tracks, you will find the three-block long Downtown of Madison. Business owners say downtown Madison is so small and If you blink you may miss it. Tammy Hall, the owner of Main Street Cafe says...
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.
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.
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. ...
‘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 […]
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 […]
Alabama QB Ty Simpson signs multi-year NIL deal with Harbin Automotive
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has signed a multi-year name, image, likeness (NIL) deal with Harbin Automotive, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. Simpson’s first truck will be a 2024 Chevy Silverado. He will receive a new truck every few months in exchange for promoting Harbin. Simpson has an estimated NIL value of $666,000. He ranks at No. 60 among the NIL 100. In the past, Simpson had NIL deals with Amazon Prime and EA Sports. The Tennessee native is expected to be Alabama’s backup quarterback for the 2024-2025 season. This multi-year NIL deal could be a positive sign when it comes to Simpson potentially returning to Tuscaloosa following his redshirt sophomore season. He has three years of college eligibility remaining. Alabama QB Ty Simpson has entered into a multi-year NIL agreement with Harbin Automotive. He will receive a new Ford or Chevrolet truck every several months in exchange for promoting Harbin. He's starting with a 2024 Chevy Silverado. via @PeteNakos_: https://t.co/K2lGVxiCkr pic.twitter.com/1BQNuVZIdV — On3 NIL (@On3NIL) July 15, 2024 Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program.
5 high school graduates receive thousands of dollars in Croom scholarships
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Five high school graduates from Tuscaloosa and Mississippi were awarded thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships today, all made possible by the Kennis Croom Foundation. The five graduates walked away with a combined total of $45,000. Mallory Rucker will apply her $10,000 Kennis Croom Foundation...
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...
Florence fire crews battle apartment fire
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - An apartment building was damaged after a fire Tuesday. Florence Fire officials say just before noon, crews were called to Woodland Apartments on Bradshaw Drive about an apartment fire. They say at least four crews had to be called to the two-story building to fight the...
City of Florence unveils new Singing River sculpture
If you’ve ever driven around the Shoals, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of the giant, metallic Singing River sculptures in the area. Over the weekend, the City of Florence unveiled the latest sculpture, joining Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The nearly 2,000-pound work of art was dedicated to the world-renowned musicians and people from the recording industry who helped put the Shoals area on the map.
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
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