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Fort Payne’s “Alabama” to be Honored in Special TV Broadcast August 15th
Fort Payne’s own Alabama will be celebrated on August 15th, when “CMT Giants: Alabama” premieres on CMT at 7:00pm. Artists and celebrities set to honor the country music greats will include:. Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Evander Holyfield, Jason Aldean, Jamey Johnson, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Lorrie...
Tharptown Rocketry Program places second place in the world
FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A North Alabama Rocket team made a very strong showing in an international competition. Tharptown High School’s team finished second at the Farnborough Air Show. It was the closest score in the competition’s history. Tharptown High School principal Tyler Berryman said he did...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting their skillful work in beautifying the city’s downtown streetscapes with hanging baskets, flower beds and landscaping. Intrigued, The Tribune wanted to know more.
Gadsden’s First Friday returns Aug. 2
Downtown Gadsden will host First Friday on August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents and visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music and the arts. Broad Street will be closed to traffic at 4 p.m. to allow classic cars, live music and...
Childersburg native T.K. Kenebrew named as unanimous selection to Preseason All-UAC First Team
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Takairee “T.K.” Kenebrew, a wide receiver from Childersburg, has been named to the Preseason Offensive All-United Athletic Conference (UAC) Team. All nine of the league’s head coaches included Kenebrew on their ballots, making him a unanimous selection. Kenebrew, who announced his return for...
Calhoun County Commission Highlights: July 25, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 25th, 2024. Call To Order Invocation/Pledge Of Allegiance Adopt Agenda – Unanimously Approved Unanimously Approved Elected Official/Department Head Comments – No Comments Adopt Minutes – Unanimously Approved Old Business Nuisance Abatements: – Unanimously Approved 1025 Hamm Street, Anniston – Tamiko Russell […] The post Calhoun County Commission Highlights: July 25, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
A look at rental trends here in the Huntsville area
The rental market here in the Huntsville area continues to heat up, as apartment complexes and rental communities are breaking ground throughout Madison County. Rent in Huntsville is up nearly 5 percent since last year, while average rent in Madison has remained roughly the same. Here’s a look at average rent in our communities in and around the Rocket City:
From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel
By Billy Singleton | Community Columnist “Take up thy cross and follow me,” I heard my master say; “I gave my life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today.” These inspirational words of invitation are taken from the first verse of “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go,” a hymn of dedication and praise that has been […] The post From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Viral Hugh Freeze snub a slap in the face to Auburn football fans
Bama Hammer's Ronald Evans called a spade a spade -- Big Game Boomer excluding Hugh Freeze from a recent criteria-less top 50 head coaches list is a blatant slap in the face to Auburn football fans. "...the Top 50 list prompts an interesting point," Evans prefaced before saying, "In the...
A look at four ‘flip’ candidates ahead of Big Cat Weekend
Guests are beginning to arrive on Auburn’s campus for the biggest recruiting event of the season, Big Cat Weekend. Hugh Freeze and his coaching staff will welcome several uncommitted recruits and even more talented 2026 targets. However, its toughest recruiting effort will be spent on four players committed to playing college football elsewhere. A total of 22 known recruits from the 2025 cycle will be present during Big Cat Weekend, with four committed to fellow Power Four programs. According to Auburn Undercover’s running list of Big Cat visitors, four-star athlete Derick Smith (Alabama), four-star EDGE Zion Grady (Ohio State), three-star RB Daune...
Upcoming Charity Motorcycle Ride in Oxford to Support Local Man on Hospice
Oxford, AL — The Hatchet Creek chapter of the Hades Hounds Motorcycle Club is organizing a charity motorcycle ride to support Timmy Sauceda, a 42-year-old man on hospice battling congestive heart failure without life insurance. The event will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, with riders gathering at Mountain Motorsports of Oxford. The ride aims […] The post Upcoming Charity Motorcycle Ride in Oxford to Support Local Man on Hospice appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Winners of Evelyn Edwards scholarship announced by Homemakers’ Club
The Greensboro Club of the Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders recently held a luncheon for recipients of the Evelyn D. Edwards Scholarship. Britain Burnette and Kimberly Colburn were honored as recipients of the annual scholarship which is given each year to at least one female high school Senior who is a resident of Hale County.
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
Dauphin Island, Ala. – (OBA) – Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama.
Child relinquishments putting strain on Alabama’s child welfare system
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Leaders at the Alabama Department of Human Resources shared data Thursday during a meeting in Montgomery that painted a picture of significant progress for the state’s child welfare system, which ADHR primarily manages. The one exception, however, was the growing strain put on DHR from...
5 Alabama civil rights sites nominated for World Heritage List
Five historic sites in Alabama associated with the civil rights movement are being nominated to be added to the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The National Park Service is preparing nominations for the sites, which would join the list of cultural and...
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