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The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Southside police arrest five teens for vehicle break-ins
ETOWAH COUNTY, AL (WBMA) — In, Southside, AL, The Southside Police Department have arrested five teens on multiple counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. This all began, Sunday, July 14, around 6:00 a.m., when officers responded to the area of Hall Drive and Sturkietown Road on a report of multiple vehicles being broken into. The teens, ranging from ages 15 to 17, reportedly stole various forms of property and a firearm. They were all charged through the juvenile court system.
Jacksonville State University Bids Farewell to Jack Hopper Dining Hall
Jacksonville, AL – Today marks the final day for the beloved Jack Hopper Dining Hall at Jacksonville State University, which will close its doors at 6 p.m. after 62 years of service. The closure paves the way for the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art dining facility on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 a.m. Located next […] The post Jacksonville State University Bids Farewell to Jack Hopper Dining Hall appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Birmingham police union delays vote on Chief Thurmond, awaits new legislation
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — In Birmingham, the Chapter for the Fraternal Order Police is softening its stance on Police Chief Scott Thurmond. The union was expected to formalize a no confidence vote this month, but it appears they will hold off for now. Chapter vice president Lawrence Billups says...
Industrial Ground-Breaking Ceremony scheduled for Childersburg
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A growing new industry is coming to the Childersburg Industrial Park with a ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for Thursday, August 8th at 8:30 a.m. ARC – Automation, Robotics, and Controls, is where innovation meets precision in the vast world of industrial automation. With a highly dedicated, hard-working team, ARC prides itself in doing great quality work in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and many more.
Floyd excited about 2024 Huskies
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor For the 2024 season, Hewitt-Trussville head coach Josh Floyd enters his eleventh year at the helm of the Husky football program. Floyd, the 2023 Alabama Football Coaches Association 7A Coach of the Year, led his Hewitt team to a 9-4 record and an appearance in the 7A semi-finals. The […]
Nick Saban is already helping Alabama even if he’s no longer coaching
If you take one lesson from Nick Saban's tremendously successful time as the head coach at Alabama, it should be this: don't take the rat poison. Saban used to get made fun of for how fixated he was on that proverbial toxin, but he knew what he was doing. Having unparalleled success year after year may sound easy when you can get all the best recruits. In reality, the ability to keep college kids focused on becoming as great as they can be and ignoring all the outside noise telling them how great they are is not so simple.
5K+ jobs in Birmingham you can apply for—tech, retail + more
From jobs in tech to healthcare, the Magic City has something for everyone. In fact, there are over 5,000 jobs in Birmingham available right now, according to Indeed.com. Keep reading where to find your dream job in Birmingham. Ad. Check out Bham Now’s current featured listings. Alabama’s unemployment rate...
Paul Finebaum Predicts Alabama's Record This Season
We are about a month away from the beginning of the 2024 college football season. This means that we will soon find out the extent of the drop-off, if any, that the Alabama Crimson Tide will experience following Nick Saban's departure. Nick Saban won six national championships at Alabama since 2007 ...
Longhorns Daily News: Quinn Ewers: Texas beating Alabama in 2023 ‘shows what we’re capable of’
Think back to week 2 of the 2023 college football regular season. The Texas Longhorns are, by most measures, an underdog to the titan that is Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. However, Texas beats Alabama, helping define the Longhorns College Football Playoff-qualifying season. But what does that say now...
Get ready for Back-to-School fun in the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings. Back to School Bash (Huntsville) Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2...
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