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New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
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
Reports: Alabama to name Bryant-Denny Stadium field after Nick Saban
Alabama will honor retired football coach Nick Saban by naming the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium after him, media outlets reported Thursday. Saban won six of his seven career national championships in 17 years coaching the Crimson Tide. The Alabama university system board of trustees is scheduled to meet Friday, with a resolution on the agenda for a naming at the stadium in Tuscaloosa, ESPN reported. Tide Illustrated first reported the news, with the dedication ceremony scheduled for Sept. 7 when Alabama hosts South Florida. The Crimson Tide open their season under new head coach Kalen DeBoer against Western Kentucky on Aug. 31. Saban, 72, retired from coaching in January, finishing with a career mark of 297-71-1 -- 206 of those wins coming at Alabama (with 29 losses). He began his head coaching career at Toledo in 1990. He coached Michigan State from 1995-99 before accepting the head coaching job at LSU in 2000. He won his first national title in 2003 at LSU. Now a college football analyst for ESPN, Saban has a statue of him along with the Crimson Tide's other national title-winning coaches on the Walk of Champions outside the stadium. --Field Level Media
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Business Hall of Fame to Induct 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Business Hall of Fame will honor seven business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions during a ceremony in Birmingham Nov. 14. This year’s inductees are Rob O. Burton of Birmingham; Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham;...
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Authorities working to clean up Valley Creek after hundreds of gallons of material entered creek
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Officials with Birmingham Hide & Tallow Company, Inc. (BHT ReSources) say they encountered an incident last Sunday involving one of their anaerobic ponds. According to BHT, approximately 800-1,000 gallons of material entered Valley Creek. Officials say that upon identifying the situation, relevant authorities were informed. “BHT...
Angel’s Island Coffee serving the Huntsville community
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - After working at a coffee shop in Fiji for 11 years, Angel Hussain was inspired to open her own back in the States. Angel’s Island Coffee is a staple here in Huntsville. When she first started, she intended to become one of the best local coffee shops because of her love for the community. She says that she loves the community of local coffee shops. For her, it’s like one big family.
7 chosen for Alabama Business Hall of Fame
The Alabama Business Hall of Fame at the University of Alabama will honor seven business leaders at a ceremony in Birmingham on Nov. 14. Rob O. Burton of Birmingham, CEO of Hoar Holdings. Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham, founder, chairman and CEO of Harbert Management Corporation. Thomas A. Harris of...
Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday to finalize plans for Rock the South 2024. The event will draw together resources of the three agencies along with Cullman EMS, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (State Troopers), multiple volunteer fire departments from across the county, Guntersville Police Department and the sheriff’s offices of Jackson, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties.
Prattville Farm Swap event is Saturday
Join us at The Prattville Farm Swap on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.! We are currently accepting vendor applications for our events, which will be held near a gas station and Piggly Wiggly off Highway 31. The address is 1926 US 31, Prattville. Do you have hens, quail, ducks, pigs, rabbits, goats, exotics, turkeys, chicks, or hatching eggs UFD? Reach out to us today and sign up as a vendor!
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
Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist
The Helena Police Department has shared that an 11-year-old juvenile was responsible for the fire at the Publix supermarket at Crow’s Corner on July 15. The post Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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