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Tuberville honors Command Sgt. Maj. Harkey of Huntsville as ‘Veteran of the Month’
WASHINGTON – Citing the ideals of mentorship and family, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville recognized Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as the August “Veteran of the Month.”. “Our veterans embody the ideals of ‘team’ and ‘family’ that are taught in our great military. For Command Sergeant...
Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood Sworn in as President of Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police
Jacksonville, AL – On August 1, during the summer conference of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP), Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood was sworn in as the president of the association. Chief Wood, an 18-year veteran police officer, has served as the chief of the Jacksonville Police Department since late 2018. In his […] The post Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood Sworn in as President of Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Proposed Hartselle budget includes 3% raise for employees, mayor
A proposed fiscal 2025 budget in Hartselle includes a 3% cost-of-living raise for all full-time employees and for the mayor, as well as several new hires. Hartselle Mayor Randy Garrison, the City Council and several department heads attended a review of the budget at a work session this week. The...
A GREEN DAY: Publix celebrates grand opening in Wetumpka
The new Publix in Wetumpka was in full bloom Wednesday for the grand opening. So much so that the first purchase a bouquet of flowers, most fittingly for the First Lady of Wetumpka. “Well, they better be for my wife,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said with a smile as he...
Birmingham Water Works gets $171 million EPA loan for infrastructure improvements
Birmingham Water Works will receive $171 million through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program to improve drinking water infrastructure. Darryl Jones, BWW Interim General Manager, said the money will be used to rehabilitate the Lake Purdy Dam, replace water lines, and refurbish distribution...
Tide Makes History At Paris Olympics
At the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, three current and former Alabama Track & Field runners made history by winning their respective heats. As a result, all three runners advanced to the final pool of the eight fastest athletes in the world. Kirani James (Grenada), who is currently 31 years...
Birmingham charter school gets conditional approval after lowering enrollment target
A proposed charter school in Birmingham won conditional approval Tuesday to begin operations. The Alabama Public Charter School Commission voted to extend the approval after reducing Freedom Prep Charter School’s enrollment targets and extending a deadline to meet them. Roblin J. Webb, Freedom Prep’s CEO and founder, requested to adjust enrollment to 75 kindergarten students […]
WATCH: Former 5-Star LB looks like he is ready to make impact for Alabama
Alabama linebacker, Qua Russaw looks ready to make an impact for the Tide this season. Russaw was named as one of the guys ‘ready to do it’ by outside linebacker coach Christian Robinson. Watch Qua in action in the video below:. GET THE BEST ALABAMA FOOTBALL INSIDER INFORMATION,...
City Of Piedmont Council Regular Meeting
During the Regular meeting, Mayor Baker informed the Council of the operational expenses for the past three weeks we’re $1,063,333.21 which included three weeks of payroll. The bills were approved for payment. The Council then approved the yearly $10,000 payment to Centre- Piedmont -Cherokee County Regional Airport Authority. Next...
Biletnikoff Award snubs the Alabama Crimson Tide
The initial Biletnikoff Award Watch List is out and no Alabama Crimson Tide player was included. The prestigious award is given annually to the best receiver in college football. Receiver is defined as a pass catcher, meaning tight ends and running backs are also eligible to win the award. The...
REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66 million paint line at a ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 7, marking a major investment creating 50 new jobs in Cullman. Gov. Kay Ivey; Congressman Robert...
New apartment owners take action after 6 On Your Side Investigates residents’ complaints about no power, AC and other safety issues issues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 6 On Your Side Investigates is getting answers for people including senior citizens dealing with a lot of issues with their apartments in Birmingham. In one case, the situation is so bad, the city had to condemn a unit for safety reasons. Rayselle Curry says she...
Sheffield City Officials ready to make some changes
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - The Sheffield Mayor and City Council are working hard to make sure their city is in top shape. There are two projects officials are focusing on: nuisance properties and an overpass project across the railroad. At a past City council meeting, they declared around 230 properties...
Deuce Knight-Auburn football flip expected by Notre Dame writer: Fong Bomb 'not for clicks'
One Notre Dame writer believes in the latest Auburn football-related Fong Bomb from On3's Steve Wiltfong projecting Deuce Knight to flip to the Plains -- that being On SI's Nick Shepkowski, who sounds resigned to the fact that Knight and the Fighting Irish will have no future union in 2025.
Two Alabama hospitals recognized among most beautiful in the country
Earlier this summer, we told you about a pair of Alabama hospitals that were up for some national recognition but they needed your help. After 1.4 million votes were cast in Soliant’s competition, Southeast Health in Dothan and UAB Medicine in Birmingham made the cut as two of the 20 most beautiful hospitals in the country.
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