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Tuscaloosa Corvette Club and Church Hosting Backpack Giveaway
Back-to-school season is upon the residents of West Alabama and the free events are all around the city. Saturday, August 3rd, the Low Riders Corvette Club of West Alabama will be hosting a back-to-school giveaway from 11a-4p at Pleasent Grove Missionary Baptist Church, which is also helping to put on this event.
‘I Was Willing to Wait Because I Knew She Would Be My Wife [And] It Happened Right on Time’
Met: Pine Valley in the summer of 1982 when both were teens. Joy remembers visiting the park (located just outside of Trussville) when she was 12 and Robert was 13. Joy went on a family trip with her cousin Rhonda Briggins, who was also a close friend throughout elementary (McElwain Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary and middle school (Putnam Middle School) in Birmingham. They enjoyed the trip and toward the end of it “as we were getting back on the bus to leave Pine Valley, Robert and I noticed each other,” recalled Joy. “Not knowing it then, but I learned later that Rhonda and Honey Bee (Robert) were cousins.”
Decatur mayor demotes fire department lieutenant, councilman thinks it's retaliation
Decatur City Council Member Billy Jackson speaks out after the demotion of one of the fire department's only three Black lieutenants. "I guess that's where the question is, is that how did this happen? Because everything that we know about Kevin Jackson, his evaluations have all been exemplary,” said Billy Jackson.
Wetumpka art legend Don Sawyer dies
Look anywhere in Wetumpka and there is Don Sawyer’s mark — the Hollywood Fish. Almost always on a yellow background, the fish is wearing sunglasses and grinning to the world. Look close enough, and you’re likely to find a cross and a church in the painting. Those paintings will now stand as memories as Sawyer died Friday after a battle with cancer.
EventsALL: An event center that does it all opens in Lanett
Cars filled up one side of the parking lot at the Cherry Valley Shopping Center in Lanett on Tuesday as a crowd gathered at the city’s new event center. The post EventsALL: An event center that does it all opens in Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Northport Councilman Says $350 Million University Beach Resort Can’t Be Stopped
Northport's newest city councilman got a heaping helping of the city's politics Wednesday at a town hall meeting spent almost exclusively discussing the infamous $350 million University Beach resort project championed by his predecessor. Councilman Anwar Aiken was appointed in April to serve out the remainder of the term vacated...
GloRilla, Boosie and more to perform at HBCU homecoming
GloRilla will show up at an Alabama HBCU homecoming for the second year in a row. See where and who will be joining her. The post GloRilla, Boosie and more to perform at HBCU homecoming appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Gadsden Industry Magneco/Metrel Holds Dedication, Grand Opening at Former Steel Mill Site
Last Friday, July 19th, Mayor Craig Ford welcomed Magneco/Metrel to Gadsden during a dedication and grand opening ceremony. The company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. “I remember when the steel plant shut down, and it’s...
U.S. Department of Defense awards $23M for aluminum casting supply chain
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it had awarded $23 million to the Constellium Muscle Shoals LLC to increase its aluminum casting production. The Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based company plans to use the funding to increase its annual capacity for aluminum casting up to 300 million pounds. The added capacity will help the company […] The post U.S. Department of Defense awards $23M for aluminum casting supply chain appeared first on Transportation Today.
Tony Willis Reflects on New Role in Calhoun County as Superintendent
Calhoun County — The Calhoun County School District recently appointed Tony Willis as its new Superintendent at a special meeting held on July 23, 2024. The district’s website has warmly welcomed Willis and his wife, Lisa, to the Calhoun County Schools family. The Calhoun Journal had the opportunity to speak with both Superintendent Willis and […] The post Tony Willis Reflects on New Role in Calhoun County as Superintendent appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
'A special individual': Winfield's Brad Cunningham awarded AHSAA Making A Difference Award
For nearly his entire life, Winfield's Brad Cunningham has dedicated his life to help those around him. Last week at the annual AHSAA/AHSADCA Championship Coaches Award Banquet, Cunningham was recognized for all he has done for others, receiving the Class 3A AHSAA Making A Difference Award. "It's an honor, it's a privilege," Cunningham told...
LOOK: Ryan Williams posts first pictures in Alabama uniform
Ryan Williams posted pictures in his Alabama uniform to his Instagram for the first time. Williams will wear No. 2 during his first year with the Crimson Tide. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Williams since he first got to Alabama, and many are excited for his first season.
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