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5 high school graduates receive thousands of dollars in Croom scholarships
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Five high school graduates from Tuscaloosa and Mississippi were awarded thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships today, all made possible by the Kennis Croom Foundation. The five graduates walked away with a combined total of $45,000. Mallory Rucker will apply her $10,000 Kennis Croom Foundation...
Some pretty cool concerts are coming our way in August—take a look
Summer concerts season is well underway, and the Huntsville area will host plenty of cool concerts throughout August at multiple venues. Check out these concerts coming to the Rocket City next month:. Lainey Wilson. One of the most anticipated shows of the summer is almost here, as Lainey Wilson comes...
Tragic Incident: Georgia Toddler Drowns After Falling from Alabama Dock
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – A heartbreaking event unfolded over the weekend as a 3-year-old girl from Georgia drowned in an east Alabama lake. Kinley Nicole Anderson was enjoying time with her family at Weiss Lake in Cherokee County when she went missing late Saturday afternoon. The response to the emergency included sheriff’s deputies, Leesburg Police and Fire, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Division, and Atrium Floyd EMS.
Gadsden City Elite 4-Star DB attracting attention far and wide
Zyan Gibson is on pace to be one of the nation’s top cornerback prospects and one of the faces of the state of Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class. Gibson is a product of Gadsden City High School in Gadsden, Alabama. His recruitment is constantly growing with recent offers from Florida and Oregon to go along with previous offers from Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and others .
Huntsville City Schools introduces new Handle with Care program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's never easy witnessing anyone go through a traumatic experience. Especially, a child. That's why a new program is coming to Huntsville City Schools, and the focus is handling students with care after they've been exposed to trauma or violence. Erica Hachberger with the National Children's...
City considering new booking agency for the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater may be booked by a new agency for the first time since its 2011 opening, if negotiations continue as planned with Danny Wimmer Presents. At the June 25 Tuscaloosa City Council meeting, a vote passed unanimously authorizing negotiations with DWP, a music festival production and promotion company out of Los Angeles. The city of Tuscaloosa has contracted with Red Mountain Entertainment, out of Birmingham, which is now Red Mountain Entertainment/Live Nation, since the amphitheater's...
Employees, public draw kudos for handling no air conditioning at courthouse
Employees and customers alike made the best of a bad, and hot, situation July 8 at the Etowah County Courthouse. The water main break that disrupted service throughout the city meant there wasn’t enough water pressure to supply the chillers for the courthouse’s air conditioning unit. That meant temperatures as high as the mid-80s...
NEW Ross Dress for Less opening in Homewood, July 20
A new Ross Dress for Less is set to open in Homewood this month. Billed as the nation’s largest “no frills,” off-price retail chain that believes in passing along savings to its customers, the new Ross Dress For Less is set to open on Saturday, July 20th.
In-state 5-Star LB schedules Alabama visit
Anthony Jones is set to visit Alabama and Auburn this month. Jones is a 2026 linebacker prospect out of St. Paul’s Episcopal High School in Mobile, Alabama. He currently garners a five-star rating from multiple recruiting sites with offers from schools from around the country. The rising junior is set to visit the Auburn Tigers on July 27 and make his way to Tuscaloosa on July 28.
Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is set to host its Third Thursday Plant Sale on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) Greenhouses and Nursery. This event offers an excellent opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens while enhancing […] The post Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Welcome weekend evening anchor, reporter Giselle Hood!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Giselle joined the News 19 team in June 2024 as a Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ. Giselle is representing the Crimson Tide in Huntsville! As a graduate of The University of Alabama, she’s thrilled to call the Rocket City her new home. Before joining the News...
Jasper High School baseball star heading to the big leagues
JASPER, Ind. (WFIE) - Jasper Native Connor Foley is heading to the MLB. With pick 164 of this year’s draft, the Arizona Diamondbacks drafts the right-handed pitcher who was most recently on the mound for the Indiana Hoosiers. Foley, a 2022 Grad of Jasper High School, finished his Sophomore...
Alabama QB Ty Simpson signs multi-year NIL deal with Harbin Automotive
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has signed a multi-year name, image, likeness (NIL) deal with Harbin Automotive, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. Simpson’s first truck will be a 2024 Chevy Silverado. He will receive a new truck every few months in exchange for promoting Harbin. Simpson has an estimated NIL value of $666,000. He ranks at No. 60 among the NIL 100. In the past, Simpson had NIL deals with Amazon Prime and EA Sports. The Tennessee native is expected to be Alabama’s backup quarterback for the 2024-2025 season. This multi-year NIL deal could be a positive sign when it comes to Simpson potentially returning to Tuscaloosa following his redshirt sophomore season. He has three years of college eligibility remaining. Alabama QB Ty Simpson has entered into a multi-year NIL agreement with Harbin Automotive. He will receive a new Ford or Chevrolet truck every several months in exchange for promoting Harbin. He's starting with a 2024 Chevy Silverado. via @PeteNakos_: https://t.co/K2lGVxiCkr pic.twitter.com/1BQNuVZIdV — On3 NIL (@On3NIL) July 15, 2024 Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program.
City of Florence unveils new Singing River sculpture
If you’ve ever driven around the Shoals, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of the giant, metallic Singing River sculptures in the area. Over the weekend, the City of Florence unveiled the latest sculpture, joining Sheffield and Muscle Shoals. The nearly 2,000-pound work of art was dedicated to the world-renowned musicians and people from the recording industry who helped put the Shoals area on the map.
Springville man wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Neely Henry
GADSDEN, Ala.–Boater Wes Logan of Springville caught a a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds 3 ounces to win the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Neely Henry Lake on Saturday. The tournament, presented by T-H Marine, was the fourth event of the season for the...
Volunteers needed for 7th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is approaching, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. This hands-on opportunity allows community members to give back to students in need, ensuring they have the supplies necessary for a successful school year. A donation site will be set up in front of Walmart on Alabama Highway 157 during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 19-21, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Additionally, a school bus will be stationed at the Cullman County Courthouse from July 22-26, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are crucial to the event’s success, and...
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