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SHANNON FAGAN: Blanchard made a positive impact in many people’s lives
Cancer has taken another life way too soon. Former Piedmont baseball head coach and football defensive coordinator James Blanchard passed away on Friday morning. He was 59. “We lost a great man today, but the impact and the influence he’s had on kids will be felt for a long time,” friend and former Piedmont/current Westbrook Christian head coach Steve Smith said. “I ask that we keep the Blanchard family in our prayers. It’s obviously a tough time.”
Auburn's Jarquez Hunter named to Media Days All-SEC First-Team, 4 Tigers honored
AUBURN, Ala. – The SEC’s leading returning rusher, Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter has been named to the 2024 preseason Media Days All-SEC First-Team, the Southeastern Conference announced Friday. As a junior in 2023, Hunter gained 909 rushing yards on 159 carries, an average of 5.7 yards per...
Birmingham faith leaders answer call to combat gun violence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Over the next 30 days, faith leaders across Birmingham will open their church doors at 6 p.m. to pray, go out in the community and pass along a message of hope. On Thursday, many of those leaders gathered at the Epic Center to kick-start this effort to gun violence in the […]
Coosada officials allege Millbrook’s proposed annexation on Chapman Road is illegal
Top Photo credit Selti.org. The Town of Coosada called an emergency meeting this morning to discuss a proposed annexation by the City of Millbrook, one which Coosada Mayor Jim Houston feels is being done illegally. Lacking a quorum, as three council members did not attend, the meeting was more of...
New Priceville coach has same recipe for success
Jul. 20—PRICEVILLE — For the past four years, Priceville football has been known for one thing above all: running the ball. When Chris Foster took over at Priceville prior to the 2019 season, he implemented a new offensive scheme, the single wing. The offense became centered on running the ball with all 11 offensive players crowded around the line of scrimmage. Passing was limited or ...
Anglers hit the Dauphin Island coast for 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday wrapped up the first day of anglers fishing off Dauphin Island hoping to reel in a prized catch. Big fish, small fish, redfish, and even a “big black fish” all pulled out of the gulf for the 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The rodeo had an estimated […]
A Week of Art and Wellness at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center
Tuesday, July 23: Exhibit Opening - Together: A Portrait of Americans. On Tuesday, the Carnegie unveils a new exhibit, Together: A Portrait of Americans by David Michael Salerno. This collection of 40 oil portraits showcases individuals from diverse religious backgrounds, highlighting both our commonalities and our unique cultural identities. This exhibit is a must-see for anyone interested in the power of art to bring people together.
Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back!. A beautiful speckled trout was caught in the Gulf of Mexico Friday afternoon by an angler taking part in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. So why in the world, a short time later, was...
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its unemployment data for the state on July 19, which showed a spike in the unemployment rate in Chilton County. The county’s unemployment rate went up from 2.1% in May to 2.7% in June, and the rate for this June is higher than […] The post Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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