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Celebration of life set for Alan Kaufman, Wall Street Deli founder and retired UAB golf coach
A celebration of life is scheduled this Saturday, July 27, for Alan Kaufman, a Vestavia Hills resident who founded the sandwich restaurant chain that became Wall Street Deli and then launched a second career in retirement as the golf coach for the UAB Blazers. Kaufman died on July 15 after...
Oxford Woman Killed in Accident on I-20 in Georgia
Carroll County, AL – A 39-year-old woman from Oxford, Alabama, identified as Brandy Rodgers, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Interstate 20 in Georgia. According to the Georgia State Patrol, Rodgers was driving a white Honda when it collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer. The accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. […] The post Oxford Woman Killed in Accident on I-20 in Georgia appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Trussville Mayor, Superintendent hosting town hall meeting on school needs, property tax vote tonight
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin will host a town hall meeting tonight, July 25, in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center where they will discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that would fund multiple school expansion projects. The pair will give a...
The Jasper Career Center will be Hosting a Multiple Employer Staffing Agencies Job Fair
The Jasper Career Center will be Hosting a Multiple Employer Staffing Agencies Job Fair. Jasper – The Jasper Career Center is hosting a Multiple Employer Staffing Agencies Job Fair in the Walker/Jefferson/Winston/Cullman County Area. Some Employers to attend include Personnel Staffing Inc., Surge Staffing, Quality Staffing Solution Inc, Aerotek, Elwood Staffing and Rockstar Personnel. Agencies will be placing multiple positions which include Welders, Manufacturing, Production, Electricians, Warehouse Workers, Carpenters, Receptionists, Delivery Drivers, Managers and many more!
Meet the Co-Founders of Birmingham’s Broken Dreams Clothing Brand
Many Birmingham residents wear the brand, many Birmingham residents know the brand, however, not many know the faces behind the brand. Broken Dreams is a southern streetwear brand founded on dedication, loyalty and the ambition to never stop working towards your dreams. It’s the team’s goal to provide quality pieces at an affordable price between $12 to $185. Their mission is to breathe hope for the future and express their creativity through premium products that are continuously evolving. Jonathan Blanks, 32, Carlton Gamble, 32, and Anthony Sears, 33, said they strive to set the tone for their culture to show people that they can turn their dreams into reality.
Safety tips amid recent drownings
Summer is a time for children to play outside, enjoy picnics, and bask in the sun by the pool. However, it’s important to remain vigilant as these seemingly harmless activities can quickly become life-threatening when young children and water are in the mix. Sadly, in July, three families in...
Cullman’s Emma Hankey trained for a future in Economic and Community Development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place on the historic Huntingdon College campus in Montgomery, AL. The program, sponsored by the Huntingdon College Presidential Scholars Program and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, was designed to introduce young Alabama citizens to the importance of economic and community development in cities and the state.
Cahaba River Tree Trail unveiled
The Friends of Pinchgut Creek recently unveiled the Cahaba River Tree Trail, a 3/4-mile educational hiking trail in the Trussville Sports Complex area. The trail, which begins at 4650 Riverbend Road in Trussville, was made possible with support from Alabama Scenic River Trail and the Cahaba River Society. The trees...
Hay is in the barn for local bluegrass band
Members of the Wednesday Night Special bluegrass band, left to right: Spence Overton on guitar, Jason Throneberry on bass, Jean Cox on guitar and vocals, Keith Davis on mandolin, and Brett Martin on guitar, rehearse in a local barn June 19. In a red barn behind a Linden Street home...
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
Former Chiefs reserve Isaiah Buggs sentenced to hard labor over animal cruelty conviction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (KCTV) - A former Chiefs player has received his sentence after being convicted of animal cruelty charges. Isaiah Buggs, who was on the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad during the 2023 season, had been released from the team in June following multiple legal troubles in the offseason. Buggs...
Cougars navigating changes following state title
Human nature is to become complacent following the achievement of a goal. That’s what the Clay-Chalkville High School football team will battle this fall. The Cougars won the Class 6A state championship for the fourth time in program history last fall, putting together an undefeated campaign that included a thrilling victory over Saraland in the state final.
Young, talented Huskies to follow up great 2023
It is difficult to follow up one of the best seasons in recent program history, but that is what the Hewitt-Trussville High School football team is tasked with this fall. The Huskies advanced to the state semifinals last year for the first time since 1996, and they were competitive in the semifinal loss to Thompson.
Arrests and Incidents reported July 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. domestic violence – reckless endangerment; CR 1301. harassment; CR 643. assault; CR 272. theft of property; CR 616. unlawful breaking and entering motor vehicle; i65 MM290. domestic violence...
Longtime Hewitt-Trussville coach inducted into national hall of fame
The state capital’s airport may have been small, but the trip was a big one. Longtime Hewitt-Trussville head football coach Jack Wood was announced as an inductee into the National High School Athletics Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June. He attended the induction ceremony in Bismarck, N.D. — his first trip to the state.
Class of 1964 holds 60-year reunion
Some came from just down the street. Some came all the way from Missouri. But it was clear that the couple dozen members of Hewitt-Trussville High School’s class of 1964, regardless of their point of origin, wanted to be there. The Hewitt-Trussville High class of 1964 held its 60-year...
The path of a senior: Hewitt-Trussville Class of 2025 goes back to school one last time
Twelve years ago, bright-eyed kindergarteners streamed into Trussville classrooms for their very first day of school. In the blink of an eye, the class of 2025 will step through the doors of Hewitt-Trussville High School for the first day of their senior year. One of this year’s rising seniors is...
280 townhome development nearing capacity
The Windsor Court residential development off of U.S. 280 is almost full a year after it began selling homes there. Garret Henderson, marketing manager for Signature Homes, which is building the development, said there are only 17 townhomes left of the 120 they originally had available. “We’re not going to...
NEW: Crestwood Pickers opening with 300+ vendors on July 27
The wait is over. The grand opening for Crestwood Pickers is Saturday, July 27 at 10:00AM. The new store is located in the former Burlington Coat Factory location at 7001 Suite 900, Crestwood Blvd. Birmingham, 35210 in the Crestwood Festival Shopping Center. The new “Pickers” location is the fourth in...
Trussville Teen Zion Redington, Youngest Player On USA Wheelchair Rugby Team, Set to Compete in 2024 Paralympics in Paris
Zion Redington, a local teen from Trussville, will be the youngest member of the USA wheelchair rugby team at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, showcasing his determined and aggressive playing style. Redington's journey into wheelchair rugby began when he was noticed for his athletic talent while playing wheelchair basketball at age 9. Despite initial reservations due to his age, Redington's passion for the sport grew, leading him to international recognition and a spot on Team USA.
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