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Move-in snafus at Tuscaloosa apartment complex for returning UA students
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Friday was supposed to be move-in day for some University of Alabama students at The Cottages apartment complex, which is about two miles or so from campus. But some parents of those students say they found their child’s apartment filthy, trashy, and not cleaned up after...
Westover @ Early County | 2024 Week 0 (GA)
BLAKELY, Ga. (WTVY) - The high school football season gets started in the Peach State on Friday night as two playoff teams from last season battle it out in cross-classification action. Can Early County start off strong after last year’s quarterfinal finish, or will the visiting Patriots of Westover’s size as a AAA school be too much for the A D2 Bobcats to handle?
Auburn backup QB decision coming soon
AUBURN, Alabama–There hasn't been any question this preseason about who Auburn's starting quarterback would be with Payton Thorne returning, but that's not the case with the number two guy for Hugh Freeze and coach Kent Austin with redshirt sophomore Holden Geriner, redshirt freshman Hank Brown and true freshman Walker White all battling to earn those valuable reps as the backup heading into the season.
4-Star DL Who Flipped From Alabama To Auburn Shuts Down Arrest Rumor Spread By Salty Tide Fans
Saraland defensive lineman Antonio Coleman has made headlines throughout his recruitment, having already flipped his pledge on three separate occasions. Those flips involve two rival schools. The four-star defender initially committed to Alabama last September. Months later, he switched to Auburn, though it wouldn’t take long for that decision to sway once again. In March, […] The post 4-Star DL Who Flipped From Alabama To Auburn Shuts Down Arrest Rumor Spread By Salty Tide Fans appeared first on BroBible.
After First Week, Leaders in Birmingham, Bessemer City Schools Looking for Higher Enrollment
Bessemer City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dana Arreola reported that enrollment is at about 60%. She urged the remaining 40% of students who have not yet registered to do so. “If you have not made your way to one of our campuses to register, we ask that you please return, because our students are very much missed at this point if they have not returned to school, and we’re just excited for them to walk across that threshold and jump right into learning,” says Arreola.
Nitha Storey hired as Sylacauga High School’s new JAG Specialist
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Sylacauga High School (SHS) has appointed Ms. Nitha Storey as the school’s new Jobs for Alabama’s Graduates (JAG) Specialist. Storey, a long-time presence at SHS, will now help prepare students for successful careers, ensure they graduate college, and establish students as career ready. The...
Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln of Cullman. Long-Lewis purchased all assets, including the real estate, and will also retain all Eckenrod employees. This adds about 50 additional employees to the Long- Lewis Automotive Group, bringing the total employee count to approximately 900. Long-Lewis now has 11 dealerships in eight cities across the state – four Fords, three Lincolns, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi and a Pre-Owned Vehicle and Ford Parts & Service Center. “We are very excited about this opportunity,” said Wade...
Tuscaloosa’s Tropically Themed Daq Shack Now Open, Offering 14 Frozen Flavors
Tuscaloosa's downtown daiquiri destination is now open, where an entrepreneur has moved into the space next to his restaurant to offer the boozy beverage in 13 frozen flavors and one nonalcoholic option. Pete Zimmer owns and operates Ajian, the build-your-own-roll sushi shop he opened with Alabama's two-time national championship-winning quarterback...
Board denies parole for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 23 parole hearings on Aug. 7, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Kevin Bradley Nelson was denied parole by the board and received no reset date, and no one spoke in favor of Nelson being granted or denied parole. […] The post Board denies parole for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Speed dating events planned in Hoover and Vestavia Hills
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A speed dating organization has several events planned for the greater Birmingham area starting next week and lasting until October. The Pre-Dating Speed Dating company will host nine different events with participant’s ages ranging from 20 to 69 depending on the night itself. Click here to browse the event schedules and […]
Elmore inmates relocated during renovations
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Soon, Elmore Correctional Facility will undergo bathroom renovations, which will lead to displacing inmates to Draper Correctional Facility during the construction period. Inmates from one of the six dorms will be transferred to Draper at a time while renovations are taking place. Elmore currently...
Auburn Athletics ‘Tiger Talk’ to debut Aug. 19 for 35th season
AUBURN, Ala. (WBRC) - Auburn’s weekly radio show, Tiger Talk, will move to Monday nights throughout the 2024 football season, the university announced Friday. The popular radio show, which is entering its 35th year, will debut Aug. 19 at 6.p. and will be hosted by Voice of the Tigers Andy Burcham and Brad Law. During home football game weeks, the show will broadcast from Baumhower’s Victory Grille in Auburn. The first iteration of the show at Baumhower’s is scheduled for Aug. 26.
Girders installed for Alabama Highway 75 bridge in DeKalb County
LAKEVIEW — Cranes hoisted the final girder for the new SR-75 bridge at Lakeview into place Monday morning. The girders – huge steel beams – will support the future bridge deck spanning Town Creek in DeKalb County, east of the Marshall County line. . Bigger and better.
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