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Wetumpka art legend Don Sawyer dies
Look anywhere in Wetumpka and there is Don Sawyer’s mark — the Hollywood Fish. Almost always on a yellow background, the fish is wearing sunglasses and grinning to the world. Look close enough, and you’re likely to find a cross and a church in the painting. Those paintings will now stand as memories as Sawyer died Friday after a battle with cancer.
Paul Bryant football needs new head coach after John McKenzie returns to Mobile area
Paul Bryant High School football is in search of a new coach less than a month before the start of the 2024 season, athletic director Malcom Gross confirmed to The Tuscaloosa News. On Wednesday, the Mobile County Board of Commissioners approved John McKenzie as Vigor's new head coach. McKenzie came to Paul Bryant in 2023, leading the Stampede to a 3-7 mark last season and a sixth-place finish in 6A, Region 4. ...
EventsALL: An event center that does it all opens in Lanett
Cars filled up one side of the parking lot at the Cherry Valley Shopping Center in Lanett on Tuesday as a crowd gathered at the city’s new event center. The post EventsALL: An event center that does it all opens in Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Northport Councilman Says $350 Million University Beach Resort Can’t Be Stopped
Northport's newest city councilman got a heaping helping of the city's politics Wednesday at a town hall meeting spent almost exclusively discussing the infamous $350 million University Beach resort project championed by his predecessor. Councilman Anwar Aiken was appointed in April to serve out the remainder of the term vacated...
Gadsden Industry Magneco/Metrel Holds Dedication, Grand Opening at Former Steel Mill Site
Last Friday, July 19th, Mayor Craig Ford welcomed Magneco/Metrel to Gadsden during a dedication and grand opening ceremony. The company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. “I remember when the steel plant shut down, and it’s...
Former Alabama pitcher Montana Fouts hosting softball camps this August
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — Former Alabama softball pitcher Montana Fouts will host youth camps throughout the year — including some in the Yellowhammer State. Bill Noble Park in Gardendale will host Fouts’ All Skills Camp on Aug. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. An additional camp is planned at Brewton’s YMCA on Aug. […]
Tony Willis Reflects on New Role in Calhoun County as Superintendent
Calhoun County — The Calhoun County School District recently appointed Tony Willis as its new Superintendent at a special meeting held on July 23, 2024. The district’s website has warmly welcomed Willis and his wife, Lisa, to the Calhoun County Schools family. The Calhoun Journal had the opportunity to speak with both Superintendent Willis and […] The post Tony Willis Reflects on New Role in Calhoun County as Superintendent appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
'A special individual': Winfield's Brad Cunningham awarded AHSAA Making A Difference Award
For nearly his entire life, Winfield's Brad Cunningham has dedicated his life to help those around him. Last week at the annual AHSAA/AHSADCA Championship Coaches Award Banquet, Cunningham was recognized for all he has done for others, receiving the Class 3A AHSAA Making A Difference Award. "It's an honor, it's a privilege," Cunningham told...
LOOK: Ryan Williams posts first pictures in Alabama uniform
Ryan Williams posted pictures in his Alabama uniform to his Instagram for the first time. Williams will wear No. 2 during his first year with the Crimson Tide. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Williams since he first got to Alabama, and many are excited for his first season.
Express Oil Change in Valley is now open
Express Oil and Tire Engineers, the city of Valley’s newest addition, opened at 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Even with the late start, the store had over a dozen cars through their garage. The store is located on 20th Ave in the Village Square Shopping Center. The corporate store location is open 8 a.m. to 6 […] The post Express Oil Change in Valley is now open appeared first on Valley Times-News.
New sidewalk project for Hooper City, old houses must go
The City of Birmingham is looking to add sidewalks within the Hooper City neighborhood. The cost is upwards of $675,000 dollars. Many neighborhoods in Birmingham could benefit from sidewalks being added, but based on the location of the proposal, we were left with questions. Wednesday, we spoke with city leaders...
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