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Florence celebrates Spirit of Freedom in 41st annual event
FLORENCE – Get ready for an exciting Independence Day celebration in Florence with food trucks, live music, and fireworks. The 41st annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration will be Thursday at McFarland Park. Admission to the event is free, and food trucks will begin serving at 11 a.m. Live music...
New $47 million golf facility nearing finish line at University of Alabama
Construction at the University of Alabama is a year-round endeavor, but residents are accustomed to major projects popping up while students are away. This summer, UA is upgrading major street intersections and opening a brand new golf facility. Major projects set for this year include renovations, upgrades, and new construction...
Alabaster business owner arrested on four counts of first degree theft
ALABASTER, AL (WBMA) — The Alabaster Police Department has arrested Nicholas Whitfield of Alabaster on four counts of first degree theft of property. First degree theft of property is punishable by 20 years in prison and $30,000 in fines per count. Whitfield is the owner of Nick's Auto Repair...
Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer primed for incentives from Pelham
The Pelham City Council stands primed to greenlight two new economic incentive agreements which aim to finalize future retail developments with Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer following its July 1 work session and meeting—with finalization expected to come at the forthcoming meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer primed for incentives from Pelham appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thunder on the Mountain: Birmingham to celebrate 4th of July with beloved firework show
Birmingham’s beloved and iconic fireworks show will once again be lighting up the sky around Vulcan for the Fourth of July in the Magic City. Thunder on the Mountain is one of Alabama’s largest Independence Day firework displays. It can be seen from downtown Birmingham and Homewood. It is organized every year by the Vulcan Park Foundation, which started putting on the show shortly after it was founded 25 years ago.
Food giveaway at Grace Klein Community in Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - A huge free food giveaway at the Grace Klein Community in the Bessemer area Wednesday, July 3. The Grace Klein Community works with area organizations to collect and rescue unused food to give to families and individuals for free. A grocery store reached out to Grace...
Pleasant Grove (AL) Fire and Rescue Unveils New $750K Pumper
The Pleasant Grove Fire and Rescue Department unveiled its new Pierce pumper, the department said in a Facebook post recently. A fire official said the cost for the new engine is around $750,000 and brings the city’s number of trucks up to three, wbrc.com reported. It is tailor made for the community and is expected to be around for at least the next 20 years.
UAB merger with St. Vincent’s ‘a devastating loss for our Catholic community,’ bishop says
An Alabama bishop called the proposed merger of UAB Health and Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals in Birmingham a “devastating loss” for Catholics in the region, and said the issue will need to be reviewed by the Vatican. Bishop Steven Raica said in a statement Tuesday that he...
Paul Finebaum Reveals He's 'Worried' About Massive College Football Program
The Alabama Crimson Tide has been the dominant force in college football for almost 20 years, winning six national championships during that time. However, its legendary head coach, Nick Saban, is no longer walking through those doors. The job has been given to former Washington Huskies head coach ...
Snapping turtle drags ‘terrified’ puppy into Alabama creek as rescuer raced to save her
A Good Samaritan raced to save a “terrified” puppy being pulled into a Crossville, Alabama creek by a snapping turtle. According to 2nd Chance Shelter, the incident occurred on July 1 when a group of people heard “horrific cries” in the backyard of a home. The screams led the people to the horrible scene as a puppy was being dragged into the creek by the snapping turtle.
Whitmire: Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the Window of Truth
This column originally appeared in Whitmire’s newsletter, Alabamafication. Sign up here for free. The Window of Truth is open. After the Access Hollywood tapes exposed Donald Trump as a boastful sexual predator, Republicans scrambled. In the hours after the recordings were made public, two prominent Alabama politicians shared their thoughts freely — Rep. Martha Roby and Rep. Bradley Byrne.
Alabama High School Under Attack For “Manly Mondays”
School may be OUT right now but the class of idiots is IN this week. A high school coach in Athens, Alabama has shown you don't always have to "give in" to the cancel culture mob of today. If folks don't stand up to the "mob" it will get sillier and more damaging to our society.
Alabama teen dead following an ATV crash in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday night, an Alabama teen died after an ATV crash in Holmes County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, just after 7:30 p.m., a 13-year-old male from Hartford Alabama was driving an ATV heading eastbound on Ma Hodges Road. Troopers said he attempted to turn right onto Chestnut Road […]
Nice but hot July 4th expected across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The dog days of summer continue across the state of Alabama with temperatures remaining in the low to mid 90s. We are not under any heat advisories today but that will not stop “feels like ” temperatures to rise in the low 100s. Today, I have temperatures around 94 degrees as the high today, and rain chances around 40%. Low temperatures will remain in mid to upper 70s and rain chances will remain fairly low as the sun goes down.
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