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Spotlight on Calhoun & Talladega: Economic Engines
Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Anniston Army Depot, established in 1941, is the Department of Defense Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for almost all ground combat, assault bridging, small arms, towed and self-propelled artillery systems, locomotives, rail equipment and non-tactical generators. Major tenants include the Anniston Munitions Center, the Defense...
Softball tournament held in Florence bringing in millions of dollars of revenue
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A softball tournament in Florence is bringing in millions of dollars in revenue. There are teams from all over the world, competing. Florence has been chosen to host two tournaments over the next two weeks: the Babe Ruth Softball World Series and the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series.
Alabama football summer cookout recruit visitor list
Alabama football is set to close out summer recruiting with top recruits coming to town for the Crimson Tide’s cookout. Here is a list of recruits Touchdown Alabama has confirmed will be in Tuscaloosa:. Keelon Russell – 5-Star QB. Caleb Cunningham – 5-Star WR. Ty Haywood 5-Star...
Tuscaloosa Restaurant & Birmingham Distillery Release New, Exclusive Tequila
Agave enthusiasts were in downtown Tuscaloosa Thursday for an event you don't see here very often - a local Mexican restaurant has partnered with a Birmingham distillery to release their own signature tequila. Jalapeño's Mexican Grill serves great food at four locations in the Tuscaloosa area and earlier this year,...
Woman admits to stealing $300,000 from her church to send to TikTokers
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WKRC) - A church employee pleaded guilty to stealing $300,000 from her employer to donate to TikTok creators. According to the US attorney's office in northern Alabama, Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, stole around $300,000 from the church she worked at, St. Francis of Assisi University Parish. Battocletti was...
Rivals250 in-state RB talks relationships with new Alabama staff
The Alabama coaching staff had a very successful summer recruiting, rising to No. 2 in Rivals' 2025 Recruiting Team rankings. In addition, the Crimson Tide has already started laying the groundwork for a strong 2026 class, with defensive back duo Dorian Barney and Jamarrion Gordon committing in May. Alabama has reached out to multiple targets in the 2026 class, including Pike Road running back Ja’Michael Jones.
36 days until Alabama football kicks off the 2024 season
In 36 days, Kalen DeBoer will usher in a new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football, replacing the legendary Nick Saban as head coach in Tuscaloosa. Coach DeBoer and the Crimson Tide will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Aug. 31 to kick off the 2024 college football season inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
Stunning Lake Tuscaloosa Architectural Masterpiece Up for Grabs
Step inside a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Lake Tuscaloosa retreat designed for optimal luxury and ultimate indulgence. The agent Trevor Sanders with Advantage Realty said, “This architectural masterpiece offers the epitome of luxury living.”. Alabama Real Estate, Homes for Sale in Alabama, What Homes are for sale in Alabama, Most Expensive...
Jalen Milroe explains why he chose to stay at Alabama despite changes
When legendary head coach Nick Saban decided to retire from coaching, fans and analysts predicted that the Alabama Crimson Tide roster would crumble, with players entering the transfer portal. While the team did lose a few key contributors, a few noteworthy players chose to stay put. One of those players is starting quarterback Jalen Milroe. Though he had a rough start to the 2023 season, being benched in Week 3, he returned to his spot as QB1 the following week and improved significantly as the season progressed. Ultimately, he led the team to an SEC championship win, a College Football Playoff...
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
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