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Selma man joins Army at age 39
By Staff Sgt. Inez Hammon For The Selma Times-Journal Defying the odds and the passage of time, a 39-year-old has enlisted in the U.S. Army, achieving a dream that was nearly two decades in the making. Growing up in Selma, Alabama, Michael Powell, who for a time worked as an associates’ manager at a local […] The post Selma man joins Army at age 39 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Firefighters respond to residential fire at Driftwood Estates in Santa Rosa Beach
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – South Walton Fire District firefighters responded to a residential structure in Driftwood Estate on Sunday. According to a news release, the fire happened at 9 a.m. on 1421 Driftwood Point Road. SWFD crews said they arrived to find a large single-story home with flames and smoke visible from the […]
Alabama faces a familiar SEC quarterback in its season opener versus WKU
A familiar face returns to a Southeastern Conference venue to play the University of Alabama this week. T.J. Finley, a Louisiana native, is on his fourth college football team. The 6-foot-7, 255-pound quarterback will start Saturday for Western Kentucky against the Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Finley faced the Tide...
Dentists lambast Alabama Dental Examiners Board as ‘predatory, secretive’ in public hearing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Several dentists spoke out against the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners during a public hearing Thursday for conduct one described as “predatory” and “secretive,” with a recent report finding a number of instances of the board acting outside its authority. “You may...
Kalen DeBoer is carving his own early path at Alabama with quiet confidence after replacing Saban
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Kalen DeBoer's plane hadn't even landed in Tuscaloosa before he reached out to Alabama's most important recruit. It was a Friday night in January after DeBoer's
Family rallies for Brewton teen who needs 2nd kidney transplant at 16
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A family in Brewton is doing all they can to help their teenage daughter while she waits for a second kidney transplant at age 16. Family members are trying to raise money to help with the challenges that come with unique medical care. Family members fight a cheerful battle for […]
Gospel Events coming to our area! See updated calendar
SUN – Aug 25 – 6 PM – Michael Combs will be at the Way of the Cross Church of God, Highway 31, Verbena/Clanton. SUN – Aug 25 – 6 PM – 11th Hour returns to Hunting Ridge Church of God, 305 Selma Highway, Prattville.
PCI exhibit opens at Cotton Street Gallery Tuesday
The Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia is partnering Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an exhibition celebrating the tribe’s rich history of handcrafted regalia and traditional art. A soft opening was held Friday, August 23, with a ribbon cutting that afternoon. Items on display will include powwow regalia, princess regalia, basketry, quilts, reproduction pottery, […] The post PCI exhibit opens at Cotton Street Gallery Tuesday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Dallas County Hornets sting Francis Marion Rams with opening night win
The Dallas County Hornets traveled to Marion on Friday night to face the Francis Marion Rams for their season opener. Dallas County came out on a mission this first game to start their season off with a bang. The Hornets were able to defeat the Rams on the road 28-14.
Marquis Maze takes shot at Alabama players that transferred to Florida State
Week zero of college football delivered our first upset in the 12-team College Football Playoff era. Florida State University received much hype in the preseason, getting ranked at No. 10 in the polls, but it went down Saturday in Ireland in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup versus Georgia Tech. Brent...
UNA takes on national spotlight during FCS Kickoff in Montgomery
North Alabama traveled south but got to stay in its home state for the 2024 season opener as the Lions took on Southeast Missouri State in Montgomery. UNA had the lead at halftime but struggled to score in the second half, finishing with four total turnovers which help the Redhawks pull away with a 37-15 victory.
4-H members compete at Horse Championships
The Covington County 4-H Horse Club proudly represented our community at the Southern Regional 4-H Horse Championships in Perry, Georgia, earlier this month. This event spans 12 states and is a major competition for 4-H members focused on horse-related activities and education. In May, Blakeleigh Lee secured first place in the Junior Division Barrels at […] The post 4-H members compete at Horse Championships appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Man pleads guilty to detonating explosive outside of Alabama AG’s office
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 26, of Irondale, Alabama, pleaded guilty in federal court to the malicious use of an explosive device. “This defendant built a bomb using nails and screws as shrapnel and detonated it outside the Alabama Attorney General’s Office, endangering a public...
Weekly Update: Gas Prices across North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As summer travel peaks, AAA reports a rise in gas prices across Alabama compared to last year. According to AAA's latest data, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $3.35 per gallon, with mid-grade at $3.81 and premium at $4.16. In Alabama, drivers are paying...
Small Earthquake Shakes Northeast Alabama, No Damage Reported
ALABAMA (WDNews) – Late Friday night, a minor earthquake rattled northeast Alabama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 11:35 p.m., had a preliminary magnitude of 2.3. Its epicenter was located roughly two and a half miles below the surface, just north-northeast of the...
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