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Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation Welcomes Six New Board Members
Gadsden, AL – The Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation has elected six new members to its board of directors. The foundation, which supports the mission of Gadsden State and provides opportunities for students, welcomes Melissa Battles, Donny Dunn, Eva Garner, Ray Smith, Tony Smith, and Erin Wells to its board. “We are pleased to welcome […] The post Gadsden State Community College Cardinal Foundation Welcomes Six New Board Members appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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.
‘Light Up the Night’ event at Huntsville’s Big Spring Park set to draw thousands
HUNTSVILLE — Get ready revelers. The much anticipated “Light Up the Night” event is set for Big Spring Park. Friday’s annual gathering will feature live music and dancing, as well as breathtaking lighting displayed throughout the park. “We’re thrilled to bring back Light Up the Night...
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.
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...
Delicia Mason is the Epitome of Passion as a Lifelong Nurse at Children’s of Alabama
(This profile appeared originally in the Nov. 2, 2022 edition of the Birmingham Times and has been updated) While attending Auburn University in Montgomery (AUM), Delicia Mason did her clinicals at Children’s of Alabama and knew that the facility was the only place she wanted to work. “I didn’t...
Alabama lands in top 5 for 2025 5-star CG Jasper Johnson
The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball program has been trending in the right direction as of late. A large reason for that stems from the Crimson Tide’s success on the recruiting trail. The coaching staff has been able to sign some of the top high school propsects in the country. On Wednesday, Alabama was named a finalist to land 2025 five-star point guard Jasper Johnson. The other finalists were the Arkansas Razorbacks, Kentucky Wildcats, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Louisville Cardinals.
New sidewalk project for Hooper City, old houses must go
The City of Birmingham is looking to add sidewalks within the Hooper City neighborhood. The cost is upwards of $675,000 dollars. Many neighborhoods in Birmingham could benefit from sidewalks being added, but based on the location of the proposal, we were left with questions. Wednesday, we spoke with city leaders...
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.
Opposition continues for proposed development in Tuscaloosa County
Residents in Tuscaloosa are still concerned about the proposed 300 plus housing development by D.R. Horton. "I strongly oppose it, as do as do most of our residents in Waterford Place and all of the surrounding communities," said Waterford Place resident Carol Armstrong. If approved, it would be located down...
Crime Stoppers holds annual luncheon, selects Representative Allen Treadaway as ‘Crime Stopper of the Year’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, law enforcement officers and deputies from across central Alabama gathered to celebrate Metro Alabama Crime Stopper’s success over the last year. Chairman Frank Barefield says the organization is on a record pace when it comes to tips and financial awards. In just the...
Vina’s July Fest takes place July 27
Vina’s annual July Fest returns this Saturday at the Vina Fire Department. From 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., there will be vendors. A car show will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drawn Down tickets will be called beginning at 5:30 p.m. A fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m.
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