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2024 back-to-school sales tax holiday is July 19-21
This year’s back-to-school sales tax holiday in Alabama is set for July 19-21. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, and midnight Sunday, July 21, shoppers will not have to pay state sales and use taxes and some local sales and use taxes on select items. The three-day sales and...
Man wanted in 3 states arrested during traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police said on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams was wanted in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi on almost a dozen charges. Those charges included robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. According to Russellville Police, Williams attempted to...
Florida speeders beware: Police cracking down for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
Florida speeders beware. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have joined forces for the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. ...
Texas Now Has Ammo Vending Machines
We know there are a lot of different kinds of vending machines out there but this one really shocked me. A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk.
State Sen. April Weaver struck by a car, injured, thanks first responders
Alabama State Sen. April Weaver, a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee that starts tomorrow, was injured after being struck by a car Friday night, according to a statement from her office. Weaver, a Republican from Brierfield, was taken by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical Center after being...
Unemployment claims in Alabama declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,567 in the week ending July 6, down from 2,689 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Alabama lands 5-star WR Caleb Cunningham
Kalen DeBoer is continuing the tradition of Alabama coaches who have come before him. The first-year coach added 5-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham to his Class of 2025. DeBoer has been busy on the recruiting trail. Cunningham is his 13th signee since June 1. Overall, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Cunningham became Alabama’s 21st commitment in the 2025 class.
Alabama News Center — Alabama’s Handcrafted Huntsville brings makers together
Renaissance re-enactors are busy welding battle breastplates. Upstairs, a future fashion designer sews trim on her latest creation. Volkswagen enthusiasts compare notes on repairing a 1968 Beetle. Handcrafted Huntsville is a hodgepodge of creativity and skill where members learn, collaborate and use a variety of equipment for everything from making...
Morgan County reaps grants for historic preservation
Jul. 15—Several sites in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties recently received grants from the Alabama Historical Commission to preserve historic sites or information, according to state Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. Kathryn Shoupe, spokesperson for the commission, detailed the amounts received in Morgan County as well as the recipients and the projects, which include: —Decatur Morgan County ...
Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column
With Texas and Oklahoma entering the league officially, SEC Media Days will be in Texas this year and I would expect a heavy emphasis on those two programs over the course of the next four days. From an Auburn perspective, we'll have to wait until Thursday to really hear much about the Tigers. With 16 teams going through in four days, there will be a whole lot of talking going on with coaches and players taking their turns in front of the media and the SEC Network cameras.
PREP FOOTBALL: At A Glance: 2024 Local Head Football Coaching Changes
With football season approaching, here’s a look at some of the 2024 local head football coaching changes for the upcoming season. After eight seasons, North Sand Mountain’s Keith Kirby announced in November of last year that he would be leaving his position as head football coach of the Bison. With a 55-37 overall record and a 4-8 postseason record, he exits as the school’s most successful coach ever. He has also won the most playoff games of any coach in campus history.
Daisy is the HSEC Pet of the Week and she loves everyone
Daisy is an almost six-month-old, 26 lbs, female Pit mix puppy. She is a wonderful gal, should be in the 40’ish range when fully grown. Great with other dogs, cats, loves everyone. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs & $50 for cats under one-year-old; cats over one-year-old can...
New York Yankees select Alabama RHP Ben Hess with No. 26 overall pick in 2024 MLB draft
It did not take long for Alabama Crimson Tide right-handed pitcher Ben Hess to hear his name called on Sunday during the first round of the 2024 MLB draft. With the No. 26 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, the New York Yankees drafted Hess. Hess spent three seasons in Tuscaloosa. The Illinois native finished his college career with a 12-6 record and a 4.81 earned run average. Hess holds the Alabama career record for strikeout per nine innings with 13.34. He struck out 205 batters in 138.1 innings pitched. A lot of draft experts expected Hess to be drafted in the second or third round. Hess suffered a season-ending injury during his sophomore season. However, Hess was able to bounce back and have a strong junior campaign in Tuscaloosa. As a result, he will begin his professional career as a part of the Yankees organization. (4) MLB Draft on X: “With the 26th pick in the 2024 Draft, the @Yankees select @AlabamaBSB right-handed pitcher Ben Hess, No. 44 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list. Watch LIVE: https://t.co/eLMJAXDe7Z https://t.co/9RN2d6n2OO” / X Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding Alabama baseball players being selected in the 2024 MLB draft.
Rada starts fiesta in Rocket City with Lunaticos/Trash Pandas win over Blue Wahoos
MADISON, Ala — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (43-43, 10-8) collected their third walk-off win of the 2024 season with a 4-3 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (49-37, 11-7) to head into the All-Star break. Pensacola took advantage of a dropped fly ball from Trash Pandas outfielder Orlando...
Scouting the opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide
It’s still Tennessee vs. Alabama. It’s still the third Saturday in October. But this one will feel different without Nick Saban on the sidelines when the Crimson Tide come to Knoxville this fall. The post Scouting the opponent: Alabama Crimson Tide appeared first on On3.
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