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Former Birmingham-Southern College students adjust to life on new college campus
MONTEVALLO, Ala. (WIAT) — The first day of class is an exciting time for many college students, but for former Birmingham-Southern College students, the occasion is bittersweet as they have to start new schools. “It’s been an adjustment period, but I’m always looking for, like, a new experience,” said Jay Gillispie, a University of Montevallo […]
Southside Panthers defeat Carver Rams in season opener on Thursday
The Southside Panthers defeated the Carver Rams out of Birmingham on Thursday in a jamboree on the Panther’s field. The Panthers struck first against the Rams to quickly put points on the scoreboard. The Rams were able to answer and keep the Panthers on their toes, but the Panthers pulled away with a 30-12 victory to kick off their season.
Titan Cross Country at Pisgah Invitational on Saturday ~ 8-24-24
800 AM Small School Varsity Girls (1A-3A) 8:30 AM Small School Varsity Boy (1A-3A) 9:00 AM Large School Varsity Girls (4A-7A) 9:30 AM Large School Varsity Boys(4A-7A) NOTE: Small and large school girls may run together and small and large school boys together and separate for awards. This decision will be based on heat index for race day.
Five players who may regret leaving Alabama in 2024
Alabama saw a ton of transfer portal departures this offseason. While transfer exits are inevitable in the modern world of college football, Bama had a unique offseason with the retirement of Coach Nick Saban and had to endure an additional portal window as a result. In all, 40 players left the program, most of whom were highly coveted prospects at one point in time.
Friday Payday: KTJ Returns to Smackdown Victory Lane at Kokomo
Kokomo, Indiana (August 23, 2024)………In recent years, the second night of Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts Sprint Car Smackdown has been a honey hole of sorts for Kevin Thomas Jr. In 2021 and 2022, the Cullman, Alabama racer captured back-to-back second night victories during the event...
Unclaimed Baggage clothing to take the stage at Mrs. America Pageant
A Scottsboro woman competing in the 2024 Mrs. America Pageant is hoping to help others see the beauty in wearing second-hand clothing, and she’s shining a national spotlight on a popular Alabama business in the process. Hannah Seymour of Scottsboro will represent Alabama in this year’s Mrs. America Pageant...
WATCH: Florence police catch loose calf in neighborhood
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Here’s something that doesn’t happen often. In a video you will only see on WAFF 48, officers with the Florence Police Department chased after a loose calf on Monday afternoon in a Florence neighborhood. Officials said it took officers nearly an hour to catch...
Titans tough it out against Muscle Shoals
Photo: Gadsden City’s Kerrell Yow (right) attempts to run after a catch as Muscle Shoals’ Christian Pritchard (2) defends during the Titans’ 33-28 victory in high school football on Aug. 22 at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Gadsden City’s resilience and mental toughness were on full display on Thursday,...
Popular Birmingham bar looks to reopen in Five Points South next week
The owner of Dave’s Pub in Birmingham’s Five Points South says the popular establishment should be reopened by next week. In a social media post, Dan Williams said owners are waiting to receive the liquor license after gaining approval from the city. According to Williams, “bottom line, we’ll...
Countdown to Kickoff: A new era of college football
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A new era of college football in is right around the corner. On Aug. 31, Alabama will take on Western Kentucky at Bryant-Denny Stadium to kick off its 2024 season. For the first time in 17 years, the Tide will go to war without its longtime leader, arguably the most successful college coach of all time, Nick Saban, as Washington's Kalen DeBoer takes the reigns.
25 pickleball courts coming to John Hunt Park in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAAY) – The new state-of-the-art John Hunt Park Recreation Center will bring new recreational opportunities to the city’s largest park and should illicit cheers from Huntsville’s growing pickleball community. The $18.5 million project calls for 25 lighted exterior pickleball courts that will also be covered...
Jim Beam column:Medical trailer will save lives
Some 4,600 residents in 10 counties and parishes in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are going to be tested for heart disease — testing that will save many of their lives. I say that because similar testing I had in the 1990s has helped me reach age 90. It was my wife’s cardiologist’s suggestion that […]
Federal judge narrows lawsuit against Alabama absentee ballot law
The front of Hugo L Black Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama on August 15, 2023. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) A federal judge Thursday substantially narrowed a lawsuit challenging a new Alabama law limiting the ability of third parties to provide absentee ballot assistance. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor dismissed multiple claims...
Your South Star Music Festival Itinerary
South Star Music Festival is on your calendar for September 28 and 29, and Huntsville can’t wait to host you!. Good news! The excitement in Huntsville is not limited to these dates! Take some extra time to explore what makes our city top the list of places to visit. If you're driving, Huntsville is just off Interstate 65. Flying is also convenient, as Huntsville International Airport, rated Best Small Airport in the country, is just a few minutes from Downtown Huntsville.
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