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Operation Round Up Board delivers $40K in paper to local schools
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Operation Round Up Board on Tuesday announced a $40,000 paper grant benefiting Cullman County Schools, Cullman City Schools, Sacred Heart, St. Paul’s, St. Bernard, Cullman Christian, Meek and Addison. The funding provides essential paper supplies, ensuring that students and teachers have the resources they need for a successful school year. “Each year, the Operation Round Up Board allocates paper for each school based on the number of students and resources at each location,” stated Board Chair Sandra Tucker. “Schools receive additional paper for classroom updates, worksheets and other education needs. The Operation Round Up board is proud...
Moment of silence at Austin-Decatur game to honor families on both sides of the gridiron
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Both teams and fanbases at the Austin High School vs Decatur High School game were missing members from their sidelines and stands. The son of Yvette Fuller, who was killed on Thursday, plays for the Austin football team. Decatur has also lost two students since the...
‘Future investment’: City of Athens buys property to keep up with growth
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - The City of Athens has been dubbed the fastest-growing city in the country by the U.S. Census Bureau and leaders are trying to keep up with the demand. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks said the city purchased a 5,000-square-foot office space for $600,000 to keep up with the growth.
Auburn ranks No. 1 for happiest students in the nation
AUBURN — Auburn University, located in the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” is also home to the happiest students in the nation, according to The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings released this week. Auburn ranked No. 1 nationally in the “happiest students” category as part of The...
Luke Gilbert helps 2A No. 1 Pisgah topple 3A No. 1 Fyffe
Luke Gilbert was one of the last ones off the sideline on Thursday. The veteran quarterback couldn’t help himself for a few more minutes with one of the biggest crowds and some of the loudest cheers in Pisgah’s history. If you purchase a product or register for an...
NEW: First-in-the-state night golf course coming to Gadsden
A brand-new golfing experience is headed to Alabama: night golf. The Gadsden City Council approved lighting nine holes on the city’s golf course—and we have the details. The city council greenlit (pun intended) the move during their August 20th meeting. Specifically, the council finalized an agreement with The...
Alabama anti-DEI law shuts Black Student Union office, queer resource center at flagship university
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — There was one major deciding factor in Cierra Gilliam’s decision about where to go to college. When she toured the University of Alabama’s flagship campus in Tuscaloosa, her guide took her to the Black Student Union office on the first floor of the student center. Gilliam said there were Black students there offering resources for trips to and from the airport, as well as hair salons in Tuscaloosa that could style Black hair, and insights about what it was like to live at a predominantly white institution. Gilliam said that the Black Student Union’s visible presence on campus was one of the main reasons that her parents let her go to school a nine-hour drive away in an unfamiliar state. Last week, however, at the outset of her senior year, the Black Student Union announced that the group would no longer have a designated place on campus, in compliance with recent statewide legislation that prohibits public universities and state agencies from allocating resources to diversity equity and inclusion programs –- often referred to as DEI.
Tips for Visiting the Pumpkin Patch This Season
Many families with young children make the pilgrimage to the “pumpkin patch” in the fall. Whether it’s a school field trip, a family trip or a visit with friends, it’s almost as common in Alabama as Christmas shopping or the Thanksgiving turkey. But like the aforementioned...
Spain Park rallies, Bradley and Barber connect for game-winning TD in 39-37 win over Hoover
Following a go-ahead touchdown from Hoover with a little more than two minutes left in the game, Spain Park coach Tim Vakakes gathered his team around and stressed that the toughest team would win the game. Brock Bradley kept his cool. “There’s no quarterback in the country I’d rather have...
Leeds improves to 2-0 win win over Shades Valley
LEEDS — Brute strength won out over speed on Friday night, as sixth-ranked Leeds dominated the line of scrimmage and held on for a 28-19 win over Shades Valley. The Green Wave rushed for 269 yards on Friday night against the Mounties, with 262 of that coming from quarterback Conner Nelson and tailback ZJ Dale.
Gardendale pulls away in fourth quarter to beat Pinson Valley
Gardendale took advantage of a number of Pinson Valley special teams errors and relied on a solid running game to earn a 42-16 victory at Driver Stadium. Rockets quarterback Deacon Dyer supplied the game’s biggest play in the first quarter when he raced 73 yards for a touchdown. He added TD runs of 1 and 2 yards in the home opener.
Registration opens for 7th Annual God is Bigger Bass Fishing Tournament
From Tribune staff reports PELL CITY, Ala.–Anglers can now register now for the 7th Annual God is Bigger Movement Bass Fishing Tournament, which promises to be a day filled with fishing, faith, and fun. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 at Pell City’s Lakeside Park on Logan Martin Lake and will benefit the God is […]
Northport Parents Are Acting Like Rednecks
You might be a redneck if your elementary school kids are hanging out of car windows and open rooftops. I don't think he had thought of that one. OK, I'm just having a little fun with the "redneck" thing. I'm a redneck too and there's nothing wrong with that at...
15 Labor Day Weekend events, including football watch parties—Aug. 30-Sept. 1
It’s Labor Day Weekend and there’s lots happening across Birmingham. From college football games and watch parties to farmers markets and concerts, plan now for August 30-September 1. Before you dive in, check out what’s open + closed on Labor Day in Birmingham. Have an event you’d...
Center Point bounces back against Fultondale
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor CENTER POINT – George Bates’ Eagles have a standard and, though they got the win on Friday night against Fultondale 36-6, they cannot be complacent nor pleased with where they are at right now. “We are not where we need to be,” said head coach George Bates. “We have to […]
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