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Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Woman arrested after leading Gadsden police in high-speed chase, crashing into gas pumps, causing fire
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — A woman was placed in jail following a high-speed chase through two cities in Etowah County. The Gadsden Police Department says it all started when officers tried to stop a suspicious vehicle in the Clubview area in the early morning hours of July 21. The...
Rainbow City police arrest two in Etowah County counterfeiting case
Two people were arrested after a report of counterfeit money being passed in Rainbow City led authorities across Etowah County to find a cache of counterfeit cash and materials used in making it. According to a Facebook post by the Rainbow City Police Department, officers were called to Martin's Family Clothing on Rainbow Drive on July 16 for someone allegedly trying to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Six days earlier, someone allegedly passed two fake $100 bills at...
Magneco/Metrel has grand opening in Gadsden
Magneco/Metrel held a grand opening Friday at its Gadsden location after an $8 million renovation of the former Gulf States Steel site. The plant was originally expected to open in fall 2025. “Due to the excellent support from the City of Gadsden, the Industrial Development Authority and the local supplier...
Water board 'heroes' honored for work to repair broken line, averting catastrophe
A broken main line that disrupted water service in Gadsden and some surrounding areas on July 8 was bad enough, but officials say it was minutes away from being disastrous. The people who kept that from happening — labeled heroes by all concerned — were in the spotlight at the July 16 Gadsden City Council meeting.
Fan Vote: Who should be the Gadsden Times preseason No. 1 high school football team?
It's that time of year again, football season is coming. With practice for Alabama high school football starting next week for some teams, the debate on who should be the preseason No. 1 one team will ramp up. The Gadsden Times is giving fans a chance to select who they think should be the number one team as the season gets started.
One injured following incident on Willow Pointe Dr.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One person is injured following an incident on Willow Pointe Drive in Huntsville on Sunday evening. The Huntsville Police Department said officers were dispatched to the scene in the 6600 block of Willow Pointe Drive and found one victim with a non-life-threatening injury. Authorities said the victim was treated at the scene.
First Zach Bryan, Now Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders: The “Hawk Tuah” Girl Continues to Pop up on the Country Music Scene
Hailey Welch never expected to go viral. But thanks to an off-color joke she made to a YouTuber at CMA Fest, all of America now knows her as the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Now, the 21-year-old Belfast, Tennessee native has shared a stage with Zach Bryan and gotten some pointers on fame from Shaq. Most recently, Welch made an appearance at the Rock the South festival in Cullman, Alabama.
Tuscaloosa Leaders Arrive in Mobile for Annual Benchmarking Trip
Leaders from west Alabama traveled south this weekend and are in Mobile for an annual trip designed to bring good ideas from other cities back to the Tuscaloosa area. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has taken these Benchmarking trips since 2017 and have learned from leaders in Greenville, Lexington, Chattanooga, Asheville and Raleigh.
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column
Before I get into the rest of the league, I thought Hugh Freeze, Payton Thorne, Eugene Asante and Keldric Faulk represented Auburn very well. There's honestly very, very little to be learned at these gatherings any longer, so it's now more about the SEC Network and making it a TV event. That's just the way it is.
What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt
A closer look at some of Alabama’s top remaining targets including a few who will announce decisions soon. The post What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt appeared first on On3.
Warm 80s, humid and more showers/storms for Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Monday morning. Skies are mostly cloudy out the door with warm temperatures in the lower 70s and some areas of isolated but dense fog. Some breaks in the clouds will be expected though mid to late morning and high temperatures will warm into the middle/upper 80s with a light south breeze. It will feel incredibly humid through the day with all of that Gulf moisture fueling rounds of scattered downpours and thunderstorms. Showers and storms should begin to taper off around sunset with a few isolated showers and some thunder possible overnight, lows will fall around 70 degrees by daybreak Tuesday.
Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.
Nick Dunlap notches historic second PGA Tour victory
The legend of Nick Dunlap grew a little bit larger Sunday afternoon. Dunlap, the former University of Alabama golfer who counts the Canebrake Club in Athens as one of his home course, won the Barracuda Championship in Truckee, California, for his second victory of his rookie season on the PGA Tour.
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
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