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July 4th Fireworks and Fun!
July 4th is almost here, and if you love fireworks, we have put together a list of some fun things to do this holiday weekend in North Alabama! 🇺🇸. The Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard is July 4 from 1-9pm! There will be inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9pm!
Heat advisory for North Alabama from Wednesday to Friday
On Tuesday at 1:37 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid from Wednesday 1 p.m. until Friday 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values between 102 and 108 degreesF are expected."
What to do in DeKalb County: First week of July offers wide range of activities
The first week of July offers artists, music lovers, foodies, nature enthusiasts, and hikers fun activities to choose from. Tuesday, July 2, a Paint Night will be hosted at Jefferson's Restaurant in Fort Payne by Lacy Hope Art -- locally known as the "Happy art for the hippie at heart."
Immunity hearing concludes for Grove Oak man accused of killing neighbor
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - After two days of witness testimony, possible immunity for Keith Sullivan rests in the hands of a Dekalb County judge. On Monday, an immunity hearing for Sullivan’s Stand Your Ground case continued. Sullivan is charged with murder after shooting and killing his neighbor, Gregory Bagwell in May 2023.
Gaston’s Bogle, Southside’s Webb highlight All-Messenger track and field teams
Kodie Bogle and Kathryn Webb were point-earning machines for their respective teams this past track and field season. Bogle, a junior at Gaston, and Webb, a senior at Southside, each competed in four events, with both student-athlete winning the first-place gold every one of those events. Between them, Bogle and Webb took home 30 medals, including 21 gold.
Get To The Leesburg Farmer’s Market This Saturday At 7:00am
The Leesburg Farmer’s Market features an array of excellent merchandise, and produce, there’s something sure to please everyone of all ages. They open at 7:00am every Saturday morning until September 14th. The Farmer’s Market is located in the Park Pavilion in Leesburg. Enjoy the Forth of July, be safe and we’ll see you Saturday morning at the Leesburg Farmer’s Market.
Gadsden to conduct trial run with video messaging platform
The City of Gadsden is going to test drive another way of communicating directly with local residents. The City Council on June 25 approved a three-month trial run, at a cost of $500 per month, with Rep'd, which describes itself as “a video messaging and engagement platform for municipalities.”
Albertville Board of Education appoints new principals
ALBERTVILLE – At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the Albertville Board of Education successfully filled several critical leadership roles. New appointments include principals for both the high school and elementary school, as well as a new head baseball coach for the high school (see story on Page B1 of today’s edition).
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
Alabama community colleges say financial aid awards are coming, amid FAFSA delays
Alabama community and technical college students who completed federal financial aid forms will start to receive notice of their award packages this week, officials said Tuesday. About half of community college students in the state should be eligible for some aid. The letters will come as colleges across the country...
Texas Ranked In Top Ten Of Worst States For Summer
The Texas summer is full swing as we all know. While the state enjoyed a lot of rain at the beginning of the year, the sun is now making its presence known. Air conditioners are constantly running, and Texans are doing everything they can to stay out of the sun for as long as possible. But Texas isn't the only dealing with this right?
Governor Kay Ivey Highlights Alabama’s Manufacturing Strength on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector today in honor of ‘Made in the USA’ Day, emphasizing its significant role in driving economic growth statewide. The governor highlighted the sector’s contribution to high-quality jobs and globally in-demand products, reinforcing Alabama’s reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse. Governor Ivey noted that Alabama ranks in […] The post Governor Kay Ivey Highlights Alabama’s Manufacturing Strength on ‘Made in the USA’ Day appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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