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Graduate Spotlight – Wetumpka Softball’s Mya Holt is Headed to Troy University
If there is a post season award or honor, chances are Wetumpka Softball’s Mya Holt won it at some point during her high school career. The list of honors and awards is staggering. As a junior, Holt was on Wetumpka Softball’s 2023 Class 6A State Championship team. She was...
OneGenAway hosting Mobile Food Pantry in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — OneGenAway and Refuge Church are partnering up to bring a Mobile Food Pantry event on Saturday, July 13, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Calhoun Community College parking lot in Huntsville. The OneGenAway mobile pantry provides fresh produce, dry goods, and more to anyone in need, no questions asked.
More than just a skybridge: City leaders discuss Pinhook Creek project
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -The new Huntsville pedestrian bridge, deemed the skybridge, has received a lot of publicity since its announcement. With the groundbreaking for the project quickly approaching, city leaders say there is much more to this plan than just a new bridge. The $65 million Pinhook Creek Pedestrian Access...
Gadsden approves CDBG budget; some nonprofits take funding hit
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is sending less money to Gadsden for Community Development Block Grants, and some public service agencies that have received those funds will see their allocations drop. Following discussion in their pre-council work session, and a unanimous consent vote to consider the matter immediately,...
Predicting Auburn football's 2024 statistical leaders
Who will be Auburn's top contributors this season?. July is here, and that means Auburn football returns next month. As SEC Media Days appears on the horizon to add some spice to the late stages of the offseason, who will step up for Hugh Freeze's team this season? We're now inside a month before fall camp gets rolling on the Plains, so let's take our annual stab at who will lead the Tigers in every major statistical category come the conclusion of the 2024 season.
Iconic waterfall at Spring Park in Tuscumbia in need of repair
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - The waterfall at Spring Park in Tuscumbia is silent. Two pumps that push water up the rocks have failed and now city leaders are debating the next move. The pumps were actually just repaired recently, but we’re told they only functioned for about 10 hours before...
‘We love our teachers’: Non-profit providing school supplies for educators free of charge
School supplies play a vital role in running a classroom with many teachers fronting the cost from their own wallet, but those materials can get costly, which is why Free 2 Teach has helped provide millions of dollars in supplies to educators across Madison County for over a decade.
Authorities in Talladega asking for help in locating missing 80-year-old
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - UPDATE: ALEA has cancelled the search. Talladega Police is asking for your help in locating 80-year-old Larry Sims. Authorities say Sims is a white male that may be living with a condition that could impair his judgement. He was last seen July 7 at 8:15 a.m. in he area of Roundabout Rd. in Talladega and is believed to be traveling in a 2014 white Ford-F150.
Mother of 2-year-old Arab girl found in pool provides update
ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - Violet Satterfield, a 2-year-old girl found in an Arab pool earlier this month, has passed away. Violet’s mother, Rebekah Satterfield, provided the update on Facebook Sunday after fighting for her life since July 1. Violet is finally up to normal temperature. She has had two...
No Auburn Jesus Needed for Thompson’s 1st PGA Tour Win
Davis Thompson is a PGA Tour winner. And if we write it here, you know he’s a Dawg. Joining the likes of Bubba Watson, Hudson Swafford, Kevin Kisner, Chris Kirk, Harris English, Russell Henley, Brian Harman, Keith Mitchell, Sepp Straka, and Brendon Todd, Thompson is now a former University of Georgia Bulldog golfer, coached by current men’s UGA golf coach Chris Haack, winning on the PGA Tour.
New lights coming to city sports fields
The Tallassee City Council has been talking about lights for the city’s sports fields for months. At its Tuesday meeting the council approved installing new LED lighting from Musco. It is similar to the lighting being installed at the new 17 Springs sports complex in Millbrook. New lights will...
Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation Hosts Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge at The Kress
Anniston, AL – Get ready for a sizzling showdown at The Kress on 1108 Noble Street as the Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation presents the Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge on July 13, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This exciting event serves as a fundraiser for the Weaver Fire Department, bringing together the community […] The post Calhoun County Blue Line Foundation Hosts Smoke Eaters Chili Challenge at The Kress appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Jacksonville’s Eastwood School Preservation Efforts Gain Momentum Despite Rain
Jacksovnille, AL – Despite rainy weather dampening plans, the spirit of Jacksonville’s Eastwood Community shone bright on Saturday, July 6th, as current and former residents gathered at the historic Eastwood School for their annual reunion celebration. Situated at 620 Gardner Drive SW, the school holds significant historical value as a former cornerstone of the city’s […] The post Jacksonville’s Eastwood School Preservation Efforts Gain Momentum Despite Rain appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Early opponent breakdown, Week 5: Auburn vs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma comes to Jordan-Hare Stadium for its first-ever SEC road game. With Auburn's 2024 campaign close to two months away, Auburn Undercover will spend the next couple weeks breaking down each of the Tigers' regular-season opponents. Next up is Oklahoma, which comes to Jordan-Hare Stadium in Week 5 in its first-ever SEC road game, as the programs meet in the regular season for the first time in their histories.
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation to Host Game Night
Jacksonville, AL – Get ready for an evening of fun and entertainment as Jacksonville Parks and Recreation plans to host a Game Night on July 11th at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL. Experience the ultimate Game Night revival with two exciting dates to choose from […] The post Jacksonville Parks and Recreation to Host Game Night appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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