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Crimson Tide’s “Mr. Irrelevant,” and a former Alabama star, cut from the NFL
It wasn’t a good week for two former members of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Safety Jaylen Key was waived by The New York Jets. The team picked the former Alabama player with the last pick of this year’s NFL Draft, making him known as the annual “Mr. Irrelevant.” There was also bad news for former Tide linebacker Ronnie Harrison.
Much-needed stormy weather expected through Labor Day Weekend
Friday: An area of high pressure will continue moving northeast and weakening. This will allow a cold front to move toward Alabama from the northwest, and an upper-level low to sit over Louisiana/Texas. It will be partly cloudy, hot, and humid with scattered showers and storms. This will be welcome rain to the region. High temperatures will be in the middle 90s, and the heat index will be around 100-105°.
Shootout in Birmingham’s Tom Brown Village injures 2 women who were innocent bystanders
Shots rang out in Birmingham’s Tom Brown Village public housing community, leaving two women injured. The shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday near 41st Street and Fifth Court North. Police said four people got into a shootout with each other. A woman was driving her white sedan along...
Veterans in Prattville: A Great Home After Military Career
Find out why Prattville/Autauga County is the perfect place for transitioning military members and veterans to plant roots. Transitioning military members and veterans in Prattville and Autauga County are choosing to plant roots here, thanks to the region’s high quality of life assets and its bountiful career opportunities. Located...
Alabama A&M extends Bryant contract through 2027
HUNTSVILLE — Just two years after taking the reins as director of athletics at Alabama A&M, Dr. Paul A. Bryant has received a contract extension through 2027. Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims approved the extension for Bryant, according to a news release Wednesday. Bryant was named director of athletics in August 2022.
City of Centreville Issues Critical Notice for Centreville Water Users: Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Inventory Update
City of Centreville Issues Critical Notice for Centreville Water Users: Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Inventory Update. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) to protect public health by reducing lead and copper in drinking water. This important rule has been updated over time to strengthen protections, particularly for children and vulnerable groups. In 2021, the EPA introduced new revisions to further reduce lead in the nation’s water and provide communities with vital information.
Fort Payne vs. Gadsden City High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Thursday, August 29
Fort Payne High School is on the road versus Gadsden City High School on Thursday, August 29 at 4:30 p.m. CT, in 6A action. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
ALEA Urges Safety Precautions Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Montgomery, AL – As fall approaches, football season begins, and the Labor Day weekend nears, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging citizens across the state to prioritize safety during their celebrations. While Labor Day serves as a time to honor America’s workforce, ALEA emphasizes the importance of making responsible choices on the roadways and […] The post ALEA Urges Safety Precautions Ahead of Labor Day Weekend appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
2 student football players killed, 2 more suffered head injuries in the 1st week of the season. Here's what the data tells us about the risks of playing the sport.
It has been a tragic and alarming start to the school football season this past week in at least three different states: Alabama, West Virginia and California. On Friday, high school quarterback Caden Tellier, 16, was tackled in the third quarter during the home opener for John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, Ala. School officials announced Saturday that Tellier died after sustaining a critical brain injury.
Alabama lawmakers push to bring portable benefits to app-based workers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Whether through driving or delivering groceries, app-based workers earn their wages like other employed Alabamians. However, lawmakers say these workers don’t receive benefits like other employees in the state. Independent contractors do not get retirement benefits or paid time off under federal law. If they do, it can be more of […]
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