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Elmore County mother convicted in 'starvation death' of her newborn
WETUMPKA − An Elmore County mother has been convicted in the “starvation death,” of her newborn child, District Attorney CJ Robinson said. “The infant starved to death, plain and simple,” Robinson said. “No rhyme, no reason, never taken to a doctor, no underlying medical condition. He was just simply neglected until he died.” After...
Proven Winner Taking Over for Calhoun County’s Ohatchee
Ohatchee, AL – Hutchison will bring experiences as part of five state-championship teams to new job as Ohatchee’s head boys’ basketball coach. By Joe Medley Quintarius Hutchison learned a lot playing under Schuessler Ware and coaching under Ralpheal Graves. Now, as Ohatchee’s new head boys’ basketball coach, the 32-year-old Hutchison will get to mesh all […] The post Proven Winner Taking Over for Calhoun County’s Ohatchee appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Upcoming Charity Motorcycle Ride in Oxford to Support Local Man on Hospice
Oxford, AL — The Hatchet Creek chapter of the Hades Hounds Motorcycle Club is organizing a charity motorcycle ride to support Timmy Sauceda, a 42-year-old man on hospice battling congestive heart failure without life insurance. The event will take place on Saturday, August 3rd, with riders gathering at Mountain Motorsports of Oxford. The ride aims […] The post Upcoming Charity Motorcycle Ride in Oxford to Support Local Man on Hospice appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of July 26-28
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival - Rides priced at one 50-cent ticket each. The carnival runs Thursday through Saturday evenings until July 27.
Paul Finebaum slams Alabama for not naming stadium after Nick Saban
The University of Alabama announced earlier this week that they plan on renaming their football field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium as Nick Saban Field. While the former head coach and his wife Terri were flattered by the gesture, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum called it an “insult” and thought instead that the entire complex should be renamed Bryant-Saban Stadium.
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...
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.
Long-time Bama lean on commitment watch heading into Champions BBQ weekend
Alabama has long been favored to land former Ole Miss commit AK Dear, who might just be the best running back in the 2025 cycle. With Dear’s announcement that he will be at Alabama’s Cold Summer Champions Cookout this weekend, a commitment seems imminent. Dear is ranked as...
Former Auburn, Stallions, Oilers nose tackle dead at age 64, report says
A standout nose tackle for Auburn, the Birmingham Stallions and the Houston Oilers, Doug Smith has died at age 64. Smith died on Thursday after a heart attack, Mike Berman, the former sports director of KRIV-TV in Houston, shared on Thursday night via social media. “It was unexpected,” Smith’s wife,...
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.
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...
Environmental group to preserve peninsula near old coal mine in Jefferson County
An environmental group says it will preserve 366 acres near the site of an old coal mine in west Jefferson County. The Freshwater Land Trust announced that Drummond Company has donated another 107 acres of a peninsula that sits where Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and the Black Warrior River connect in the Black Warrior River basin.
Homeowners in DeKalb Co. frustrated with lack of trash collection
DEKALB CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A homeowner in DeKalb County is demanding the garbage company responsible for collecting his trash to come and do just that. Charles Leandro has lived on County Road 82 between Albertville and Crossville for more than 20 years. He says Arrow Disposal is responsible for...
Grande Opening: Valle Grande opens doors at Clanton restaurant
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Just over a year after plans were announced to bring Valle Grande Mexican Grill to Clanton, the restaurant opened its doors on July 24 to the community. Hours of work by Sergio and Luis Sanchez and others went into the Wright Building at 405 U.S Highway 31 to produce […] The post Grande Opening: Valle Grande opens doors at Clanton restaurant appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Historical Association to dedicate new marker at Paint Rock Valley School on July 28
The July meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association will be held Sunday, July 28 at 2:00 pm at Paint Rock Valley High School in Princeton where we will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the school years of Paint Rock Valley High School and hear about plans for the building from its administrator, Mike Sims. This marker is primarily the work of one man: JCHA member Donald Langston, part of the PRVHC Class of 1956. He raised the money to have the marker created. He secured permission from the land owner to place the marker on the main road. When the marker was delivered, he organized the expedition to Scottsboro to retrieve the heavy marker, and helped with its setup. Our meeting will be inside the school in the historic gymnasium. Donald Langston and our speaker Mike Sims will serve as our guides, with Donald talking about the past and Mike about the future of this historic school. Those of you who frequent Graham Farms will be familiar with Mike. He is an excellent speaker who has addressed JCHA meetings before. After the program and a tour of the school, we will go outside and dedicate the new historical marker. The meeting is open to both members and non-members, and refreshments will be served. Alumni of the school are encouraged to attend and hear the plans for their historic alma mater.
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