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Nick Saban Has Most Random 'Idol' Ever
The more we learn about the now-retired legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the more we realize how little we know about him as a person. Despite no longer coaching, he has still remained a major advocate for the sport of college football. He has shown off his acting skills in various ...
Commercial Fire in Alexandria – Multiple Calhoun County Agencies Involved
Alexandria, AL – On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:40 pm the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to a confirmed commercial structure fire in the 8300 block of Hwy 144. Upon arrival firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the 144 pawn shop, located in a strip mall with other businesses. Due to the […] The post Commercial Fire in Alexandria – Multiple Calhoun County Agencies Involved appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of August 30 - September 1
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Jazz in the Park - The first concert of 2024 happens on Sunday, September 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Big Spring Park East. The event features saxophonist Jackiem Joyner, trombonist Jeff Bradshaw, and pianist Joe Rozum. The “White Night” theme invites attendees to wear all white while enjoying jazz performances and food trucks.
Pat Sullivan: Heisman Winner, Cancer Fighter
With a new college football season upon us, it is worth remembering an award-winning player and coach whose greatest achievements were off the field. Every December, the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City honors college football's most outstanding player with the Heisman Memorial Trophy. In 1971, Auburn University's Pat Sullivan became the first player from the state of Alabama to hoist the award.
A Georgia Democrat seeks to unseat an indicted Trump elector who says he only did what he was told
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — A young Georgia Democrat is raising big money from voters across the country by labeling a suburban Atlanta senate race as a chance to unseat a Republican election denier. Although incumbent Shawn Still was one of 18 people indicted alongside Donald Trump in Georgia’s Fulton...
Experts weigh in on head trauma in high school football
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Concerns of sports-related head injuries are rising amid the recent death of an Alabama high school football player who passed away over the weekend from a traumatic brain injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the annual incidence of sports-related concussions is estimated at 300,000. McKenzie Grier, Sports […]
Chilton unemployment rate creeps towards 3% in July
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its unemployment data for the month of July earlier in August, and it showed a slight spike in unemployment in Chilton County. The unemployment rate grew to 2.9% in Chilton County, up from 2.7% in June and 2.5% in July 2023. These rates […] The post Chilton unemployment rate creeps towards 3% in July appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Tallassee, Elmore County game canceled after gun threat
Before three quarters were played, Elmore County and Tallassee’s rivalry matchup was postponed and canceled on Friday night. According to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin, a threat was called in or made surrounding the game to possibly shoot up the stadium in the fourth quarter. The threat came via social media.
Alabama man arrested in connection with Georgia cold case murder from 2000
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Walker County Sheriff's Office in Georgia arrested a man in connection with a cold case murder that occurred 24 years ago. Clarence George, 63, of Alabama was arrested on charges of murder and aggravated assault in connection to the murder investigation of Julie Ann McDonald. According to an article fromGBI, This case goes back to Sunday, June 11, 2000, when McDonald was discovered in her home on Arnold Lane in Lafayette, Georgia.
This Year’s Winner of MasterChef Junior is Alabama’s Own Bryson McGlynn
Alabama’s own Bryson McGlynn, “Cheese Curd,” now age 12, recently won Gordon Ramsey’s MasterChef Junior grand prize – Season 9, and he’s the first child from Alabama to take this honor. He was 11 at the time. He is the son of Mike and Shannon McGlynn of Auburn.
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