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Non-profit organizations in Pickens Co. host school supply drive
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – Non-profit organizations in Pickens County came together to host their 4th annual School Supply Block Party. Talya Ball Ministries, ILive2Serve, and Awareness Spoken Outreach teamed up to give out school, supplies, food, tablets, and more to students. There were bouncers and live music. Everything was...
Former Alabama swimmer gets gold at Paris Olympics
The 4x100-meter freestyle relay team won the United States’ first gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Although former Alabama swimmer Matt King wasn’t in the lineup for the United States’ victory at Paris La Defense Arena, he still won a gold medal. In the first...
Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant Concludes with Crowning of New Title Holders At the Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford, AL – The Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant concluded on Saturday night at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, marking a night of elegance, talent, and heartfelt farewells. The event featured swimsuit/fitness portions, evening wear, talent performances, and interviews, culminating in the crowning of the newest title holders. The state wide competition is part of a national […] The post Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant Concludes with Crowning of New Title Holders At the Oxford Performing Arts Center appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Olympics opening ceremony ‘Last Supper’ controversy a misunderstanding, Birmingham business owner says
The controversy surrounding what appears to be a depiction of the “Last Supper” by drag performers at the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics is the result of a misunderstanding, a popular Birmingham business owner posted on Facebook. “The scene in question was not a depiction of the...
Highway 80 crash claims life of Georgia man
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:25 a.m. Sunday, July 28, has claimed the life of an Albany, Ga. man. Kelpsie Lott Jr., 39, was fatally injured when the 2020 Freightliner he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Lott was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 80 near […]
Hot week ahead: Heat advisories for part of Alabama Monday
Temperatures will be rising across Alabama this week, and rain chances will shrink. The heat will make its presence felt most in west Alabama today, and the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for that area. More heat advisories will be in effect on Tuesday for more of the...
New APLS policies to impact libraries throughout Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Libraries across Alabama will need to change their current policies to keep children under 18 from accessing adult material in the library without a parent or guardian’s permission. Every library is going to look different based on their current guidelines. The Huntsville Madison County Library...
Expect Rising Temperatures to Return Across Alabama This Week
Welcome to the last week of July and entering the first week of August. Find out what that means for the weather this week. James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said you can expect typical August weather: “Partly sunny days, the chance of a pop-up afternoon storm in spots, and highs in the low to mid-90s.”
When do Alabama districts go back to school? Find your start date
And just like that, summer is winding down. The beginning of the 2024-25 school year is quickly approaching. Alabama school district start dates vary throughout August. Magic City Acceptance Academy, a public charter school in Homewood, begins the earliest on July 31. AL.com compiled a listing of each school district’s...
Alabama storms flood streets, down power across state
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across parts of Alabama Sunday evening. Several parts of Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa counties reported flash flooding in streets and creeks. Wesley Lollar waded into deep water Sunday in Tuscaloosa. His house is OK, he reports. Scattered power outages were reported Sunday across the state, with...
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief in support of Florida’s request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Florida seeks to enforce its law regulating sex-modification procedures for minors while an appeal is underway against a district court’s order that enjoined the […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
STEVE & DC DOMINATE MORNING RADIO RATINGS; WTUG-FM #1 ALL DAY AGAIN
The audio ratings that determine what West Alabama is listening to are out for the second time in 2024. Just like television ratings, the company known as Nielsen (Nielsen Audio), keeps track of listeners to radio and all forms of audio entertainment. The newest, and arguably most important, Spring 2024...
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