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Huntsville 101: Register for Civic Engagement Academy’s fall session
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — People who want to learn more about city government and its role within the Huntsville community should apply now for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) fall 2024 session. Presented by the City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI), the CEA is a free, six-week...
Troop 13 Scout Ray Unger Earns Eagle Rank
Ray Unger, a recent graduate of Wetumpka High School and former member of Wetumpka Scout Troop 13, achieved Eagle rank during his last year of high school. Unger got his start in Scouting as a member of Cub Scout Pack 50 in 2012, chartered at that time by First Baptist Church in Wetumpka. While at Pack 50, he earned the God and Me religious award and the Arrow of Light, the highest level of achievement in Cub Scouts.
2024 Cougars look to continue success under Floyd
While the 2024 Clay-Chalkville Cougars may look different on the sideline and the field, one thing will remain the same: their pursuit of championships. Under first-year head coach Stuart Floyd, the Cougars will be looking to win back-to-back 6A titles and the school’s third state championship in four years. Clay has compiled 37-2 overall and 18-0 region records over the last three years.
APTAT on the Road event coming to Cullman July 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Accessing Potential Through Assistive Technology (APTAT) on the Road event is making its way to Cullman on Tuesday, July 16, from 1-7 p.m. at the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. This event offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities to explore the latest advancements in assistive technology. APTAT is a federally funded grant program in Alabama that aims to increase awareness and access to assistive technology for people with disabilities. The APTAT on the Road event is part of a statewide tour designed to reach rural areas where residents may not have easy access to these...
Check out the upcoming Gospel events in our area
SUN – Jul 21 – 5 PM – Michael Combs returns to Hunting Ridge Church of God, 305 Selma Highway for another great concert. SAT – Jul 27 – 6 PM – The Chuck Wagon Gang will be in concert at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2764 New Ebenezer Road, Lapine. No admission charged and a love offering will be taken up.
Squadron camp focuses on drills and life skills
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – On Monday, the Birmingham Squadron will be out in the community helping to develop future athletes. The Dunks & Dimes Skills Camp is back in its second installment to focus on basketball and financial literacy. Leslie Claybrook is the General Manager of the Squadron. She was on the CBS 42 Morning […]
University of Montevallo Mourns the Passing of Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Elder
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Negro Leagues throwbacks let fans wear a 'piece of history'
A tribute to Willie Mays at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., on June 20, 2024, as the San Francisco Giants play the St. Louis Cardinals during Major League Baseball’s effort to honor the contributions of the Negro leagues to professional baseball. Mays died shortly before the game, so a shrine was created in the locker room that he called home early in his career. (Brandon Holland/The New York Times)
Nick Saban's Daughter Went Viral After His ESPYs Speech
Former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was at the 2024 ESPYs to give a speech to the crowd after winning the "Icon Award." His daughter, Kristen Saban, sent a message about her father's achievement, which eventually went viral on social media. The legendary coach of the Alabama Crimson ...
Nate Oats relishes in Alabama basketball preseason buzz: 'We're going to have a lot of rat poison'
The combination of elite returning talent and complementary transfer additions gives Alabama one of the premier rosters in college basketball for the 2024-25 season, and Nate Oats recognizes that his program will no longer fly under the radar. The Crimson Tide is on the rise after a tremendous start to the Oats era, and this could be its best campaign yet. Preseason rankings tab the squad as a national championship contender, and with the increase in expectations comes a rise in pressure to perform at the sport's highest level.
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
Here's where gas prices in North Alabama stand
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.52 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.96 and premium at $4.31. In North Alabama, drivers are...
Alabama secures $550M federal grant for Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Following notification of the grant awards to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded a $550 million discretionary grant from the Bridge Investment Program to the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project.
Six new Alabama school districts will offer free meals to all students. See where
Six Alabama school districts, including Jefferson and Baldwin County, will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the first time since the pandemic. Together, those school systems enroll more than 87,000 students. Scroll down to see the list of school districts offering universal free meals. “We know it’s...
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