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Readers respond to best high school team nicknames in Alabama
The Slocomb Red Tops were the most common school mentioned by readers in reaction to Al.com’s list last week of the greatest team nicknames in Alabama high schools. AL.com named the Highland Home Flying Squadron as the best high school nickname in the state. The list also included the Percy Julian Phoenix, the Orange Beach Makos, the Spanish Fort Toros, the Arab Knight, the Gulf Shores Dolphins and the Paul Bryant Stampede.
Scottsboro’s Howes to run at NACC
Makenna Howes’ cross country career is not over after all. Howes did not run cross country during her senior year, but the former four-year SHS runner is back in the sport after signing to run collegiately at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville. Howes, the recent 2024 SHS graduate...
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis leaving for Calhoun County schools
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis has resigned to take the top job of Calhoun County schools. According to The Anniston Star, the Calhoun County Board of Education hired Willis, 53, in a vote Tuesday morning. Willis starts the job immediately. Willis has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from...
Chance of Showers – Slightly Cooler Temperatures
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, followed by a High near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Wednesday Night. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm....
Family of 5-year-old killed in Echo Highlands shooting hosts vigil calling for justice in his death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A grieving family is calling for justice Wednesday night after a recent shooting took three of their loved ones’ lives. The family remembered them with a vigil at Railroad Park. The family also used the vigil to call for justice in the deaths of their loved ones.
New fire truck for Gadsden firefighters
GADSDEN Ala. (WBRC) - A shiny new piece of equipment for Gadsden firefighters. Monday, a dedication ceremony was held for the new ladder truck which will go into service at Station 4 in Alabama City. It replaces a 17-year-old truck that will be moved into reserve. Mayor Craig Ford and...
Terry Saban reveals what she ‘will never forget’ about Alabama gameday experience
Terry Saban took a look back at her favorite parts bout being in Tuscaloosa on an Alabama football gameday during an interview with AL.com. Saban, better known as Miss Terry by the Alabama faithful, stood by Nick Saban’s side throughout the dominant years of the Saban era in Tuscaloosa.
An Alabama fall-off is wishful thinking
The fall-off, or at least the gradual decline, of the Alabama Football program has been widely anticipated across the college football landscape. Naturally, rival fan bases and media hope for the worst for the Crimson Tide following the retirement of Nick Saban. Even people affiliated with schools that have no connection to the Tide are rooting for the fall of the dynasty. They’ve watched Alabama win at an unprecedented clip for the last 15 years and they’re ready to see something new.
Trion Council to Discuss Proposed Renewable Energy Plant at Upcoming Meeting
The Town of Trion will hold its regular council meeting for July this Thursday, July 25th, at 6 p.m. at Trion Town Hall. On the agenda for this week’s meeting, the council will consider the annual donation to the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair. In addition, the council will discuss...
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
HUNTSVILLE – With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
Alabama monthly Real Estate Report indicates brisk activity
The Alabama Association of Realtors (AAR) has released its Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report for June of 2024. The report shows several indicators that the real estate market across the state is maintaining a strong and healthy level of activity. “The latest data underscores a positive trend in our...
Who is the highest paid college president in Alabama? (Hint: It’s not UA)
Salaries vary widely for college presidents in Alabama — from nearly $1 million on the high end to a low of less than $200,000. In addition to their base salaries, some presidents get vehicle and housing allowances or bonuses for meeting enrollment benchmarks or other goals. One gets an allowance for country club dues.
Experts share how to protect your personal information from cyber attacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Recent cyber-attacks and scams across the country, and in Alabama, have presented cyber security concerns. Jarrod Stisher, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Tech Birmingham, said some of the best ways to protect yourself, or your company, is by using multi-factor authentication on your devices and changing your online passwords every […]
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
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