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Huntsville native running for mayor of Decatur
Justin Weil said he’s very much aware he’s not a Decatur native. He knows he will get some pushback, but he’s ready to earn the community's trust. “Well, my hope is that over the next year, I'll earn that right. I feel like right now, with me being a property owner, I have a little bit of a skin in the game, but as I said, maybe I'll earn their trust over the next year. I mean, there's a lot going on,” said Weil.
General Mills Vet Joins Milo’s C-Suite
Family-owned beverage company welcomes Emily Backstrom to leadership team. Milo's Tea Co., Inc. has appointed Emily Backstrom to the role of CFO. As a member of the executive team, she will lead financial strategy for the family-owned tea and lemonade business as it continues to expand by scaling its operations and focusing on innovation.
Athens poised to get new museum
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Athens-Limestone Community Association announced the development of a new museum. The museum will cover the area’s history during the Civil War and how some slaves would come to the area and fight for the Union during the war. Officials said the museum will be...
20-year-old woman is 4th suspect charged in livestreamed killing of Birmingham mother Asia Poole
A fourth person has been charged in last week’s deadly shooting at a Birmingham apartment complex that was captured live in Facebook videos. Aacoreyah Denae Woods, 20, was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the slaying of 21-year-old Asia Alyce Poole. She is charged with murder, attempted murder and two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling or vehicle.
Wallace State Nursing celebrates first graduates of Oneonta program
Oneonta, AL — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of students completing the Practical Nursing certificate option at the Oneonta campus site, with a white coat ceremony at the Little Brick Church in Oneonta. The ceremony marks the...
Greene County vs. Isabella High School girl’s volleyball live stream, TV – Tuesday, August 27
Greene County High School is on the road versus Isabella High School on Tuesday, August 27 at 5:00 p.m. CT, in 2A action. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
Woman pleads guilty, sentenced in deadly hit-and-run of Pell City mother
One of two people charged in the deadly hit-and-run of a Pell City mother pleaded guilty this week. According to court documents, Shawna Masten entered a guilty plea for felony murder in connection to the 2022 death of Rebekah Poe. Poe was struck and killed while confronting two people for...
Midfield man acquitted in fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl in Birmingham
A 28-year-old man has been acquitted of murder in last year’s shooting death of a 16-year-old Birmingham girl over spring break. A Jefferson County jury found Arnold Laterrant Fuller not guilty of murder in the killing of Jackson-Olin High School student Jada White, according to court records made public Tuesday.
Prattville leader and city councilman Albert Striplin dies
PRATTVILLE − Prattville City Councilman Albert Striplin died Tuesday. He was 70. The city confirmed his passing on its Facebook page. He had been dealing with health issues for several months. Striplin was serving his third full term on the council representing District 1, joining the board in 2011. He served as council president from 2016 to 2020. ...
Grace Episcopal Church kicks off 36th year of cheeseballs at tasting tea
CULLMAN, Ala. – The women of Grace Episcopal Church have been deep in planning, preparations and cream cheese for their annual cheeseball fundraiser. For the 36th year, favorite flavors and infusions will make their way into homes and onto holiday tables, while supporting more than a handful of local nonprofits and charity organizations and spreading love and prayer with each bite.
Fast-growing suburb rejects plan for massive subdivision in Shelby County
A 948-home development is off the table in a fast-growing suburb in Shelby County following fierce objections from residents over how the new subdivision would affect traffic, schools and the environment. The Helena City Council on Monday night unanimously turned down a proposal from homebuilding cooperation D.R. Horton to annex...
Family's dream home turns into nightmare with hidden damages; blame flawed inspection
WEAVER, Ala (WBMA) — Buying a home is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Home inspections are seen as a way to protect your money and avoid a money pit. But beware even trained eyes can miss big problems. Brandon Gallagher bought his first home...
Auburn football adds North Alabama to 2028 slate
Auburn football is not a program to back down from playing an in-state foe in a non-conference setting. That quality will continue in 2028 as the Tigers will welcome the North Alabama Lions to Jordan-Hare Stadium. The University of North Alabama broke the news Monday that the Tigers and Lions...
Lions, Jags ranked this week
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Briarwood is ranked No. 10 in Class 5A. The Lions fell to 7A Oak Mountain 38-28 in the opener. Spain Park is No. 4 in 6A after blowing out Sparkman 38-7. This week, Briarwood travels to Homewood for another tough game. Spain Park heads to Hoover for the city rivalry. Here's the rest of the 5A and 6A polls: CLASS 6A 1. Saraland (13); 1-0 2. Parker (5); 1-0 3. Clay-Chalkville; 1-0 4. Spain Park; 1-0 5. Oxford; 1-0 6....
No repeat of last year's reduction in Alabama grocery tax- Here’s why
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Since her husband died, Diane Huey and her mother eat out pretty often, but there's still that occasional meal at home, which is why at a Midtown Mobile grocery store today... "I was looking at the deli and chicken is $4.99 a pound,” she says....
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