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Tire landfill owner in Blount Co. wants to use his land for business
HAYDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Vice President of B & B Tire Landfill Bud Adams says he’s abided by all the rules and at the end of the day, it’s still his land. “My daddy instilled that in me. What somebody does on their property is their business,” said Adams.
Alabama high school sports: Vote for Gadsden Times boys and girls athlete of the Week of August 23
It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week. This is the first week of the fall AHSAA season for Alabama high school sports and plenty of action happened on Thursday and Friday from around the area as stars shined in their return to action. Nominees for athlete of...
St. Clair County crash leaves 2 dead
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Pell City man and woman are dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in St. Clair County on Saturday morning, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports. Dustin R. Layfield, 33, and Audrey M. Peine, 25, were both fatally injured when the 2009 Toyota Camry driven by Billy R. […]
Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School posted five takeaways in its season opener against Holy Spirit Catholic School to take it 30-12 on the road on Aug. 23. The Red Devils forced four fumbles and one interception out of Holy Spirit, including three in the second half that boosted Verbena down the […] The post Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Two North Alabama high schools get $5k from mobile carrier - and could get millions more
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Buckhorn and Hartselle High Schools received word this week they will each be awarded $5,000 as part of a T-Mobile program highlighting small-town football teams. In addition, the schools are in contention for a $2 million "grand prize" for a technology makeover. The T-Mobile "Friday Night...
'They're almost in tears sometimes': Fairfield store ends food desert, but faces challenges
FAIRFIELD, Ala. — Carver Jones Market opened three weeks ago in downtown Fairfield, filling a void left by Walmart’s closure years ago. “It’s the people saying, ‘We need a grocery store,’” said James Harris, the owner of Carver Jones Market. “We want a grocery store. Fairfield, let’s be honest. If it works here, works anywhere.”
Second AshFest to Bring 8 Hours of Music & Standup to Brewery Saturday
A festival in memory of a DCH nurse will return Saturday, bringing eight hours of music, stand-up comedy and more to Tuscaloosa's Druid City Brewing Company. AshFest first came to the brewery last year, organized by Tuscaloosa's Jimmy Mixon in memory of his late wife Ashley Mixon, a second-career nurse.
Reward offered in the death of a Sylacauga man
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward starting at $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the August 15, 2024 shooting death of 45-year-old Michael Wells of Sylacauga. According to Investigators from the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department, deputies and medics were called to Pleasant...
Hundreds fill Legion Field for second annual ‘Stop the Violence’ football game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A.H. Parker High School and Ramsay High School kicked off their football season with the second annual “Stop the Violence” football game. Fans from both A.H. Parker High School and Ramsay High School poured into Legion Field for the big game offering support for their favorite team. But it’s the meaning […]
City Mourns Friday Death of “Tuscaloosa’s Doctor” Ramesh Peramsetty
City leaders, his staff and patients across the area are mourning the Friday afternoon death of "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," Ramesh Peramsetty. Peramsetty was the well-known founder and medical director of a group of local medical officers operating as the Crimson Network, including Alabama Family Medical Care, both Crimson Care locations, Crimson Village and the Tuscaloosa Weight Loss Center.
Oxford Travels to Georgia and Picks Up Season Opening Victory
OXFORD, AL – The Oxford Yellow Jackets, ranked 6th in Class 6A, kicked off their season with an impressive 56-46 road win over Georgia’s Central Carrollton on Friday night. Despite facing a 10-point deficit with just over eight minutes left in the third quarter, Oxford rallied, outscoring Central...
Despite the loss at home last night Holtville still looks promising under new Head Coach Cory Lee
In a tough season opener on their home field, Holtville High School fell to Trinity Presbyterian, 21-10. The game marked the debut of new Head Coach Cory Lee, who has stepped into the role after the retirement of Coach Jason Franklin that spent the last seven years coaching Holtville football. Although the Bulldogs fought hard throughout the game, they couldn’t overcome Trinity, who capitalized on key moments to secure the win.
Marquis Maze takes shot at Alabama players that transferred to Florida State
Week zero of college football delivered our first upset in the 12-team College Football Playoff era. Florida State University received much hype in the preseason, getting ranked at No. 10 in the polls, but it went down Saturday in Ireland in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup versus Georgia Tech. Brent...
Auburn football's Week 3 opponent blew 17-point fourth quarter lead to lose to FCS team
Auburn football's Week 3 opponent, New Mexico, blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead in a 35-31 Week 0 home loss to Montana State -- squandering the chance to pull off an upset as a multiple-score underdog against their FCS opponent. Up 31-14 at the start of the final frame, Bronco Mendenhall's...
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