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Childersburg is getting another new housing development
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – As the first new home construction began in Childersburg’s “College Park” housing development, Jimmy Moore announced plans for another Childersburg development project, “Griffin Creek” across from Childersburg High School. “Now through November, we’ll be setting the neighborhoods – streets, underground utilities,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Winston County 48-13
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – Addison opened up its 2024 season on the road, just about 17 miles west, to play the 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets. It has now been three years since Addison was able to claim a victory over its archrivals and Addison was looking forward to ending the streak. Well, the streak goes on because Addison was dominated in a game that after the first ten minutes, wasn’t as close as the score would indicate, dropping its first game of the season 48-13. Addison received the opening kickoff in a standing room only Malcolm Blake Memorial Stadium and it started out badly. On Addison’s first play from scrimmage, a Bulldogs backwards pass, WCHS’s Brock Yeager decleated the Addison player and forced a fumble. WCHS recovered the ball on the Bulldog 14-yard line.
Leeds opens 2024 season with impressive win over Mortimer Jordan
By Will Heath, For the Tribune KIMBERLY — Jerry Hood knows that Leeds football fans have a peculiar standard when it comes to their team’s defense. “We’re used to, around here, 10-11 points a game,” Hood said Friday. Whether Friday night’s 42-20 win over Mortimer Jordan strictly maintained that standard, it did serve as a […]
Alabama shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin back home in Mountain Brook after 77 days in hospital
Lulu Gribbin is back home in Mountain Brook after 77 days in hospitals since she survived a shark attack in Florida. The 15-year-old was met with chants, cheers and lots of purple -- her favorite color -- as she was discharged from Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Man who allegedly detonated explosive device outside Alabama Attorney General’s Office pleads guilty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A man accused of placing an explosive device outside the Alabama Attorney General’s office earlier this year has pleaded guilty in the case. Kyle Calvert, 26, of Irondale, pleaded guilty in federal court to the malicious use of an explosive device. He faces between five to 20 years in prison without the possibility […]
See all the scores from Thursday's Alabama HS football games
The 2024 high school football season in Alabama started Thursday night with some key games across the state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
‘Living legends’: Wild horse and burro adoption event Sept. 19-21 at Ag Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is set to host a wild horse and burro adoption event at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center in Cullman. The event, offering around 100 wild horses and burros gathered from western rangelands, will be open to the public from Sept. 19-20, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sept. 21, from 8 a.m.-noon. “The BLM has placed nearly 300,000 wild horses and burros into private care since 1971,” said Southeastern States District Manager Robert Swithers. “This is an opportunity to provide a good home to one of America’s living legends.” To qualify for adoption,...
City announces relocation of dog park from Heritage to Ingle Park
Updated Aug. 23, 2024, at 5:31 p.m. CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman on Friday announced the relocation of the dog park at Heritage Park to a new, enhanced location at Ingle Park on the east side of Championship Field. The new dog park will feature a larger area that includes shaded spaces, new equipment for dogs to enjoy and a conveniently located parking lot that is closer to the park. These improvements are designed to make the park more accessible and enjoyable for all residents and their furry companions. The project is estimated to be completed by November 2024. Mayor Woody...
Marshall Space Flight Center announces latest executive hire
Roger Baird has been selected as associate director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In this role, Baird will lead execution and integration of the center’s business operations, mission support enterprise functions, and budget management. In addition, he will be a senior adviser in advancing...
PODCAST: An Alien Noise In Mike's House
There are actual, real-life, meaningful college football games this weekend. Hooray!. Unfortunately, Alabama has one more week before its season-opener against Western Kentucky. On today's podcast, Cody and Mike discuss some over-unders with regards to the Crimson Tide's 2024 season. Be sure to subscribe to Roll Pod: An Alabama Sports...
Mayor Woodfin Appoints Two New Members to the Birmingham Airport Authority
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced the appointment of Valerie Collins Thomas and Del Davis to the board of directors for the Birmingham Airport Authority. They will both serve in their roles through July 29, 2030. “Valerie and Del are longtime servants of our community. Their impact spans both Birmingham...
Shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin honored with hometown parade in Mountain Brook
Onlookers lined up Saturday afternoon in Mountain Brook for a parade honoring teenager Lulu Gribbin, who recently returned home more than two months after suffering serious injuries in a shark attack. While it consisted of just a few vehicles escorted by police, the parade gave many purple-clad supporters a first...
Alabama High School Football Scores: Ohatchee, New Hope break scoring record in 76-71 thriller
It didn’t take long for the 2024 Alabama high school football season to bring the drama. History was made on Friday night, as Ohatchee defeated New Hope, 76-71. The 147 total points marks the most points scored between two teams in a regulation game without going into overtime in Alabama High School Athletic Association history, […] The post Alabama High School Football Scores: Ohatchee, New Hope break scoring record in 76-71 thriller appeared first on On3.
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