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Family of assault victim speaks out
The family of a woman assaulted in Florence spoke with WAAY 31 News. 'I can’t fathom how anybody could be that sick': family of Florence sexual assault victim speaks out. The family of the 79-year-old sexual assault victim says this is the most disturbing thing they’ve ever been through.
Former Interim Selma Fire Chief arrested by Alabama State Fire Marshall's Office
Former Selma Fire Department Interim Chief Franklin Edwards was arrested July 26 and charged with first degree theft of property, according to the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office. Edwards was taken into custody by Alabama State Fire Marshall's Office deputies with assistance from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, according to...
Paul Finebaum slams Alabama for not naming stadium after Nick Saban
The University of Alabama announced earlier this week that they plan on renaming their football field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium as Nick Saban Field. While the former head coach and his wife Terri were flattered by the gesture, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum called it an “insult” and thought instead that the entire complex should be renamed Bryant-Saban Stadium.
Post office collection boxes removed in Gardendale after mail theft incident
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The blue collection boxes at the Gardendale Post Office have been removed following a second mail theft, according to the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service says the boxes were removed after a break-in that occurred sometimes over the weekend of July 20-21. This...
Proven Winner Taking Over for Calhoun County’s Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – Hutchison will bring experiences as part of five state-championship teams to new job as Ohatchee’s head boys’ basketball coach. By Joe Medley Quintarius Hutchison learned a lot playing under Schuessler Ware and coaching under Ralpheal Graves. Now, as Ohatchee’s new head boys’ basketball coach, the 32-year-old Hutchison will get to mesh all […] The post Proven Winner Taking Over for Calhoun County’s Ohatchee appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Lowndes schools name Starr as athletic director, Little as Central head coach
Lowndes County Public Schools announced Thursday the appointment of a county-wide athletic director. In a simultaneous announcement, Central High School shared the news it welcomed a new head football coach. Ervin Starr, longtime head football coach at The Calhoun School, was named the system’s athletic director. Superintendent Samita Jeter expressed her confidence in Starr, who […]
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
280 townhome development nearing capacity
The Windsor Court residential development off of U.S. 280 is almost full a year after it began selling homes there. Garret Henderson, marketing manager for Signature Homes, which is building the development, said there are only 17 townhomes left of the 120 they originally had available. “We’re not going to...
NEW: Crestwood Pickers opening with 300+ vendors on July 27
The wait is over. The grand opening for Crestwood Pickers is Saturday, July 27 at 10:00AM. The new store is located in the former Burlington Coat Factory location at 7001 Suite 900, Crestwood Blvd. Birmingham, 35210 in the Crestwood Festival Shopping Center. The new “Pickers” location is the fourth in...
Environmental group to preserve peninsula near old coal mine in Jefferson County
An environmental group says it will preserve 366 acres near the site of an old coal mine in west Jefferson County. The Freshwater Land Trust announced that Drummond Company has donated another 107 acres of a peninsula that sits where Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and the Black Warrior River connect in the Black Warrior River basin.
Homeowners in DeKalb Co. frustrated with lack of trash collection
DEKALB CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A homeowner in DeKalb County is demanding the garbage company responsible for collecting his trash to come and do just that. Charles Leandro has lived on County Road 82 between Albertville and Crossville for more than 20 years. He says Arrow Disposal is responsible for...
‘Vape Court’ to be enforced in Jackson County, Scottsboro City Schools
JACKSON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Starting this school year, students in Jackson County will be summoned to juvenile court each time they are caught with an electronic cigarette. Jackson County District Judge Don Word hopes this “vape court” will deter most students from vaping at all and convince the ones who start vaping to stop.
How we represent ‘The 45’ matters
An Editorial Opinion of the Lowndes Signal An often-quoted adage describes the far-reaching implications of some recent events taking place in Lowndes County Commission meetings. Used to describe one long-term impact of how elected officials conduct themselves one version reads, “Representation matters. You can’t be what you can’t see.” The June 24 Lowndes County Commission […]
Northport resident sues city for access to records on University Beach development
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A lawsuit was filed against the city of Northport last month in efforts view public records. According to court records, the plaintiff is a resident of Northport who is seeking to enforce the right to inspect records from the city on the economic fiscal impact analysis of University Beach Development, a proposed water park.
Kids Fishing Rodeo at Lake Yahou Lake in Anniston
Anniston, AL – On Saturday, July 27th, Lake Yahou Lake will be the location for a catch-and-release kids fishing rodeo from 3 to 6 PM. The event invites families to enjoy an afternoon of fishing and fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting. Children can participate in the fishing activities for free, provided that a parent […] The post Kids Fishing Rodeo at Lake Yahou Lake in Anniston appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Former Chiefs player Isaiah Buggs to serve 60 days hard labor following animal cruelty conviction
A former Kansas City Chiefs football player who has been embroiled in controversy after two dogs were found starving on his property earlier this year will be forced to spend a couple of months of hard labor for Tuscaloosa after being convicted of animal cruelty.
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