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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 water outage tracked to Tuscaloosa Avenue
There was a widespread water outage in Gadsden Monday morning. Mayor Craig Ford says the break was in the area around Tuscaloosa Avenue, and water is being restored to the area. Carver Community Center has been opened as a cooling center, and bottled water was made available to residents at...
Tennessee store owner arrested over alleged illegal gambling
The suspect was allegedly paying out winnings in merchandise. US.- Police in Tennessee have arrested a store owner, Nimit Patel, for allegedly offering illegal betting at The Country Store, also known as E & T Gas in Gadsden. Undercover officers say Patel was discovered paying out winnings in merchandise and then exchanging the payout tickets for cash with another party.
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,...
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.
Seth Johnson of Jacksonville State University Triumphs at the 50th Annual Southeast Emmy Awards
Jacksonville, AL – In a dazzling ceremony held on June 15, 2024, the 50th Annual Southeast Emmy Awards celebrated the exceptional talent of filmmaker Seth Johnson from Jax State’s Longleaf Studios. Johnson took home his fifth Emmy award, triumphing in the Program Promotion category with his compelling trailer for “Defending Freedom: The Authur D. Shores Story.” […] The post Seth Johnson of Jacksonville State University Triumphs at the 50th Annual Southeast Emmy Awards appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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.
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.
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.
Auburn basketball's Horace Spencer returns: 'We made history'
AUBURN, Ala. – In the five years since he helped Auburn advance to the Final Four, Horace Spencer has put his passport to good use while playing professionally in Argentina, Turkey, France and Finland. Knee surgery last season temporarily slowed Spencer’s globetrotting, allowing Horace to return to Auburn University...
Fundraiser in Ohatchee to Support Accident Victims
Ohatchee, AL – On July 13th, the Ohatchee community will come together to support Dakota and Brittany, who were involved in a devastating car accident that left them with extensive injuries and their families facing significant hospital stays and expenses. The fundraiser will take place at the Ohatchee Baseball Fields from 10:00 AM to 12:00 […] The post Fundraiser in Ohatchee to Support Accident Victims appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
A Ball for Oxford Mom
Oxford, AL – Higgins’ breakthrough night, which included another home run ball to add to his mother’s collection, propels Choccolocco Monsters to sixth consecutive victory. By Joe Medley Jennifer Rooks’ has every home run ball her son has hit since he was 4 years old, and Trey Higgins added to her collection Saturday. The Samford-bound Oxford […] The post A Ball for Oxford Mom appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Friends and family gather in Bessemer to honor Keke Jabbar
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Friends and family gathered Saturday to honor a Huntsville television star this afternoon in Bessemer. KeKe Jabbar, who starred in the show “Love and Marriage: Huntsville”, passed away at the age of 42 this week. Her loved ones and high school classmates held a...
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Star Keke Jabbar’s Sudden Death: More Details Emerge
A reported close friend of reality star Keke Jabbar, who appeared on the OWN series Love & Marriage: Huntsville, is giving insight into what she says led to her death. Reports surfaced on July 1 that Jabbar died at the age of 42. As Deadline reports, YouTuber JoAnn Jenkins, who featured Jabbar on her live… Continue reading ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Star Keke Jabbar’s Sudden Death: More Details Emerge
Scaling new heights: Jax State athletics officially FBS program
INDIANAPOLIS – The final season before moving up the ladder in college football has proven to be an omen of good things to come in its outro for Jacksonville State University. Now, however, the Gamecocks have reached the final rung. The NCAA formally approved Jax State’s completed transition to...
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