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107-year-old retired Decatur teacher shares story
A retired Decatur teacher who just celebrated her 107th birthday shared her story with WAAY 31 and her well wishes for students in Decatur who are returning to school this week. Etta Freeman came into the world on July 27, 1917. Her grandparents raised her. She earned her diploma from...
Paul Finebaum Reveals What Would Be A 'Disaster' Season For Kalen DeBoer, Alabama
Everywhere Kalen DeBoer has been, he has won. He boasts an incredible 104-12 record as a college football head coach, including a 37-9 record at the FBS level over the past four seasons. DeBoer is best known for his coaching tenure with the Washington Huskies over the past two seasons. He ...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion. The group hatched a plan and gathered at the school to see the changes in their alma mater and classmates. A barbecue lunch was provided by local barbecue joint The Butcher’s Chuckwagon.
Birmingham Zoo celebrating World Elephant Day on August 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating World Elephant Day on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can learn all about elephants and how the zoo cares for them. Their animal care professionals will be interacting with three African elephants in training sessions, food tosses, […]
First Baptist Trussville hosting free dementia seminar with UAB neurologist
TRUSSVILLE, Ala–First Baptist Church Trussville is set to host an informational event discussing the effects of dementia on Sunday, Aug. 18. The free event is for anyone wanting to learn more about dementia–whether that be for themselves or for a loved one. Dr. David Geldmacher, the Director of...
Entering key practices, Auburn's backup QB competition is close
A year removed from a preseason competition between Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford, the former has full control of the starting job entering 2024. That's been nice for the Tigers and their staff to know who will be at the controls from the first day of fall camp. Thorne became...
Muscle Shoals couple wins Alfa Excellence in Agriculture award
MONTGOMERY — The future of agriculture in Alabama is bright and a Muscle Shoals couple is helping maintain the shine. Will and Ali Gotcher of Muscle Shoals won the Alabama Farmers Federation Excellence in Agriculture contest Aug. 3. They were recognized during the Federation Farm & Land Conference in Montgomery.
Russell Medical to host grand opening of new Center for Advanced Care on Tuesday, Aug. 13
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – Russell Medical is welcoming the public to the grand opening of the Benjamin Russell Center for Advanced Care, taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by self-guided tours and refreshments. Located on Hwy 280,...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for the town’s wastewater and sewer systems. “Wastewater plant’s doing great,” said McKellar, noting that routine minor issues have been addressed quickly, and that the...
High School Football Preview: Prattville High School
Prattville football is coming off their first losing season since 2017. Now this year, they’re looking to turn things back around with senior leadership that knows Prattville Lions head coach J.B. Wallace well. “These guys are night-and-day from how it was in the beginning,” Wallace said. “I’m excited about...
Alabama announces changes to ‘Hey Coach,' addition of Damien Harris to broadcast team
Like changes coming to Alabama football this fall with new coach Kalen DeBoer, changes alike will be brought to the Crimson Tide Sports Network (CTSN). Those changes will be brought to CTSN's "Hey Coach" show and its radio crew, UA officials announced on Thursday. The "Hey Coach" show will now run on Wednesdays under DeBoer, whereas it previously ran on Thursdays under coach Nick Saban. The show will be aired 6-7:30 p.m. CT featuring DeBoer, a...
Taylor Smartt named new UAB head softball coach
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Wednesday, UAB announced that Troy native – and former Troy Trojan – Taylor Smart has been hired as the school’s newest head softball coach. This will mark Smartt’s first solo head coaching opportunity, she previously served as co-interim head coach...
Tuscaloosa Farmers Market voted best in Alabama for third year in a row
The City of Tuscaloosa Farmers Market is getting recognition for being voted Best Farmers Market in Alabama in the 2024 America’s Farmers Market Celebration Awards. This is the third consecutive year the Druid City’s market has won the majority of votes for best market in the Yellowhammer State.
Tyesha Brown: The Filmmaker Producing, Casting, Hiring in Birmingham
Local indie Birmingham filmmaker Tyesha Brown doesn’t make up storylines for her films. She doesn’t have to. “Most of the time, I’m writing from experiences or situations I’ve encountered,” she said. “You hear me say, ‘I can’t make this up’ and that’s what I mean. I’m always writing, regardless of what is going on around me because the thought of turning these pages into reality keeps me motivated.”
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