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Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
‘It’s a complete nightmare’: Deundray Cottrell’s loved ones mourn as killing remains unsolved
DeEric Williams tried to fight back tears as he talked about his longtime partner – Deundray Cottrell – who was killed two weeks ago today. The 31-year-old Cottrell, a Woodlawn High School graduate and doctoral student, vanished while celebrating the Fourth of July with family in East Lake.
11-year-old charged with arson in Helena Publix fire, police report
HELENA, AL (WBMA) — An 11-year-old has been charged with first-degree Arson in the Helena Publix fire that occurred on Monday, July 15 according to the Helena Police Department. If you previously recall, earlier this week, the Helena Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out in the...
Another downtown restaurant ends up on Kitchen Cops’ radar
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Another high-end downtown Huntsville restaurant has found itself on the Kitchen Cops Trouble Spots list this week. This has been a trend in 2024 with several restaurants in and around the courthouse square coming in with low scores. The Bottle on Washington Street & Clinton Avenue...
TRENDING: Longtime Auburn Football Head Coach and Senator Tommy Tuberville Shows Support For Legendary Alabama Head Coach and Former Rival – 2024 Offseason
Just two decades ago, Auburn football posted a 13-0 record under the tutelage of head coach Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville joined Auburn in 2000, spending ten seasons with the SEC program and compiling a fantastic 85-40 record. Following his resignation from Auburn, Tuberville had two short stints with Texas Tech and Cincinnati but failed to duplicate his success from his days with the Tigers. However, Tuberville returned to represent the state of Alabama in 2020, winning a seat in the Senate against Democrat Doug Jones. Tuberville’s interests and talking points have strongly shifted to politics, but he still references his coaching career from time to time.
Last chance to dine at Auburn’s original 1978 Country’s Barbecue on Friday, July 19
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – Big news for BBQ lovers in Auburn! Country’s Barbecue is undergoing a three-million-dollar expansion, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for the beloved restaurant. For more than four decades, Country’s Barbecue has been a staple in Auburn, with generations of families making memories there. Carol […]
New Homes and Businesses Coming to Pepperell Mill After Lot is Rezoned
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - An iconic piece of Opelika history is soon to undergo big changes. Pepperell Mill, an old cotton mill, is being rezoned and will be redeveloped. “Very little word got out to the people in this area,” said Brenda Lindahl. For years, the old Pepperell Mill...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Alabama basketball announces Brian Adams as assistant coach
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats announced Thursday the hiring of Brian Adams as an assistant coach. Adams comes to the Crimson Tide staff from the NBA’s Detroit Pistons where he served as an assistant coach in the Motor City in the 2023-2024 season. “We...
Alabama transfer Kris Parker to take official visit to Oklahoma State
As Steve Lutz looks to finalize his first roster at Oklahoma State ahead of the 2024-25 men's basketball season, he's still recruiting through the transfer portal. Alabama transfer forward Kris Parker is expected to take a visit to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State next week, he confirmed to Sooners Illustrated. Parker,...
Tyler Booker reveals how Alabama sticking together amid coaching turnover helped team cohesiveness
Alabama‘s players were faced with an interesting and unexpected crossroads this offseason in January when legendary head coach Nick Saban announced his retirement. It’s no secret that Saban has been a major factor in why players chose the Crimson Tide as their program of choice as recruits, a larger-than-life figure who many regard as the […] The post Tyler Booker reveals how Alabama sticking together amid coaching turnover helped team cohesiveness appeared first on On3.
'A very hard worker': Georgia defensive back Jake Pope put potential on display at Alabama
DALLAS, Texas — Defensive back Jake Pope is preparing for an unusual situation at Georgia, where he is simultaneously one of the new guys but is also one of the more experienced players in the Bulldogs secondary. While Pope has had to make some adjustments since transferring to Georgia, his time with the Crimson Tide shows he's fully capable of getting up to speed.
St. Louis Cardinals select Alabama OF Ian Petrutz with No. 351 overall pick in 2024 MLB draft
Several Alabama Crimson Tide baseball players heard their names called on the first two days of the 2024 MLB draft. On the third day of the 2024 MLB draft, Alabama outfielder Ian Petrutz was selected in the 12th round (No. 351 overall pick) by the St. Louis Cardinals. Petrutz came...
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kelvin Datcher could be Alabama’s newest state representative as soon as next month. Originally slated to meet Carlos Crum in a special election to fill the vacant House District 52 seat, Datcher, who won a Democratic primary runoff on Tuesday, could be sworn in as soon as August 1, following Crum’s departure from the race.
WFF’s Harders Celebrates 50 Years with State of Alabama
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Harders was recently celebrated for 50 years of service to the State of Alabama, […]
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