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Volunteers needed at Tail’s End Thrift Store run by HSEC
Co-located with our Shelter at 255 Central Plank Road (Hwy 9) in Wetumpka is our Tail’s End Thrift Store. This Volunteer run operation is absolutely vital to our private, non-profit Shelter, as all of the proceeds generated by the store’s sales come to our Humane Shelter. For those who find volunteering in a Shelter too emotionally challenging, volunteering in our Thrift Store is a fantastic way to help our pets in a very big way (because you can come visit our pets while volunteering).
Coaches Corner: Miles Holcomb shares his path to Tuscaloosa County football
Football has nearly always been a part of Miles Holcomb's life. The now-Tuscaloosa County head football coach and Crossville, Alabama, native first got around the game when he was in the second grade, serving as an assistant manager to the Crossville team much due to the influence of his then-PE coach. He wanted to play football, but without permission from his father to do so, Holcomb instead served as an assistant manager for the team, which he...
Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
A History of How Regions Bank Began
Regions’ history is one marked by collaboration with a focus on customers. “Despite all the advancements in technology, banking, at its core, is still a people business,” explains Christian White, Birmingham market executive for Regions. “We have a long track record of serving people and businesses in Alabama. At the same time, we have a strong vision for the future, from our branch network to our digital banking services.”
Right-wing extremists force cancellation of LGBTQ+ book event in Alabama
Last week, right-wing extremists caused a charityLGBTQ+ book event inAlabama to be canceled after the venue received threats of violence. Josh Coleman, an LGBTQ+ liaison for Birmingham and president of Central Alabama Pride, had organized an event at Oyster City Brewing in Mobile to celebrate his new children’s book, Finding My Rainbow,” Al.com reports. Thebook, which details Coleman’s journey of coming out and finding acceptance, was to be featured in aDrag Queen Story Time session, with proceeds benefiting AIDS Alabama South. The event also included an appearance by prominent Alabama TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, known as “Mama Tot.”
Miss Alabama 2024 is an Auburn fan: ‘I just fell in love with the community’
The new Miss Alabama looks great in orange and blue. But that’s not why Abbie Stockard is an enthusiastic fan of Auburn University. Stockard, 21, has plenty of reasons to love the college she attends, from its nursing program to its friendly atmosphere to its furry mascot. The Birmingham...
Increased patrols at Lake Martin restaurant after reports of men photographing kids
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. (WRBL) – The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols around Kowaliga Restaurant at Lake Martin following disturbing reports of men taking pictures of children playing in a nearby beach area over the weekend. A concerned parent, Amy Wade, shared a detailed social media account regarding the incident. According to Wade’s post, […]
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. (Jacob Holmes/APR) Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Alliance for Equal Rights made its case Thursday in federal...
Bonds OK'ed for projects
The Rainsville City Council voted in a special called meeting Wednesday to approve the sale of bonds in an agreement with Raymond James. The council had authorized Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt in May to proceed with plans to borrow $6 million for city projects. A representative from Raymond James told council...
Georgia Man Arrested on Drug Charges in Chattooga County
Summerville, Georgia Police arrested a McGinnis Circle man – on several felony drug warrants over the weekend. On Sunday, police went to the residence of 52-year-old Billy Ray Hill, and found him sitting in a chair on the front porch. Hill admitted to officers that he had drugs inside the house and he gave police voluntary consent to search the residence. Inside the residence police found suspected methamphetamine and drug related objects. Hill told police he rarely uses meth but keeps it, in order to trade it to women for sexual favors.
Nick Saban Names SEC Coach That Is Probably Not Happy He's Retired In 2024
Nick Saban led the Alabama Crimson Tide to six national titles during his tenure. His last national title came in 2020 against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Saban retired from coaching last season after the Rose Bowl. He appeared at SEC media days on Tuesday, joining the SEC Network set. ...
Birmingham Provides Self-Care Tips During Mental Health Awareness Fair
Take care of yourself. That was one clear and important message during the City of Birmingham’s third annual Mental Health Awareness Day last Friday, in partnership with Nurture of Alabama, a Birmingham-based non-profit organization that provides support and counseling services. Crystal Mullen Johnson, a licensed clinical social worker and...
Family grieving second quadruple homicide five months later
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Mary Holmes is grieving the loss of her nephew, 39-year-old Stevie McGhee, who was shot and killed outside a family member’s birthday party Saturday night on 27th Street North. McGhee was one of four, including 56-year-old Angela Weatherspoon, 42-year-old Markeshia Gettings, and 24-year-old Larandus Anderson...
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