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Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
Montgomery area high school football: Seven players we’re excited to watch this fall
We are less than a month away from the 2024 high school football season, and there are a few players that The Montgomery Advertiser is anticipating seeing on the field this fall. The following seven players come from all over the River Region and play on both sides of the ball. They had excitingseasons in 2023, with some leading the state in a few categories, and enter the 2024 season as some of the best in the...
Troy All-Stars remain alive in Dixie Belle’s World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a long weather delay, the Troy All-Stars – representing Alabama – remain alive in the Dixie Softball Belle’s (16U) World Series. After starting the tournament off with a win over Louisiana on July 20, the Belles dropped game two to...
Thomas honored by County Commission resolution
Doris C. Thomas, who passed away in May, was honored with a resolution of memoriam from the Crenshaw County Commission for her work and dedication to the community and her family. Thomas’s friends and family gathered in the Campground Methodist Church building, where her children, Andy Thomas, Angie Morgan and Stewart Thomas accepted the award […] The post Thomas honored by County Commission resolution appeared first on Luverne Journal.
State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park & fire station improvements
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Garden City Fire Department’s new fire station Wednesday, July 24, to officially unveil improvements at Garden City River Park.
Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations
Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Work Session Mayor Baker brought up Piedmont Street and Sanitation Supervisor Tim Frost to discuss the situation with his department. First, Frost made it very clear to the Council he is in a bind in his job. He is running out of workers. Employees are leaving the […] The post Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Tuscaloosa business raising money to help students get back to school
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - When Tuscaloosa City School students return to school in a few weeks, some people worry a group of them may not have the supplies they need start the new school year. A business new to the area is stepping up to help. Scooters Coffee has made...
Delta still impacted by IT outage, leaving travelers with canceled flights
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Delta is still seeing the residual impacts from Friday’s global IT outage. In a statement from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian, more than 3,500 Delta flights across the country were canceled over the weekend. Some of those cancellations continued into Monday for travelers at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. “I get this […]
Amari Cooper & Browns Agree To Deal
When you think about great receivers from the University of Alabama, you don't go very long without naming Amari Cooper. The South Florida native was a five-star wide receiver when he committed to Alabama, and lived up to the hype during his time in Tuscaloosa. Cooper tallied 228 receptions, 3,463...
Murphy moves on to McAdory
Former Spring Garden head baseball and football assistant coach Cole Murphy recently accepted a position at Class 6A McAdory in McCalla. He will be assisting the Yellow Jacket baseball and football programs. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to coach the kids and to learn and grow as a coach...
Community invited to 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride, hosted by 3Sixty Jeep Club, Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders and The Christian Motorcycle Association, is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. Participants will meet at Jack’s on Main Avenue Southwest in Cullman for breakfast and...
Cullman City Council approves purchase of building to house Cullman Community Theatre
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, July 22, 2024, approved the purchase of the facilities of the former Clark Street Church of God and Calvary Apostolic First United Pentecostal Church, to create a 200-seat community performing arts center. Among other uses, the building will house the Cullman Community Theatre.
Naloxone boxes added in Empire, west Walker
Jubilee House now has naloxone distribution boxes in multiple areas in Walker County. The nonprofit recently received a $5,000 grant from the Comer Family Foundation to help expand harm reduction initiatives and naloxone distribution. “We have used some of those funds to purchase four new distribution boxes to expand naloxone...
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