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Ranking Gadsden-area's best RBs in 2024 Alabama high school football season
The Alabama High School football season is quickly approaching and there are plenty of top running backs around the Gadsden area. The group is senior dominated with 12 of the top 15 being seniors but the three underclassmen have shown the ability to already excel. There are plenty of familiar faces with Gadsden Times all-area selections from last year, making the list including Logan Anderson, TJ Worthy and Aiden Parham. ...
Scattered thunderstorms today. Rain will be heavy at times.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, another chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temps in the 80s and very humid. Tonight, there is a slight chance of thunderstorm early, otherwise mostly cloudy. Areas of fog. Low to mid 70s. Tuesday and Wednesday, the chance for rain lowers with the temperatures rising. High temps return back to the 90s for the first time in nearly two weeks with just a slight chance of a storm each day. Overnight will be warm, and muggy with overnight low temps in the 70s. Areas of fog each night can be expected.
Elmore County Welcomes New Publix to Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, AL –The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Publix in Wetumpka, Alabama. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. at the store’s location at 5039 Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. ECEDA invites residents, community members, local officials, and business leaders to attend this exciting milestone for Wetumpka. The Wetumpka location will be the 92nd location for Publix in Alabama and its third location in Elmore County, with stores already in Millbrook and Prattville.
Deadline Near to Nominate for 2024 Vulcans Community Awards
As the deadline approaches, the 2024 Vulcans Community Awards are calling for final nominations to recognize exceptional individuals in the Birmingham region. “The Vulcan” award seeks to honor those who have significantly contributed to their communities, embodying the spirit of Vulcan, Birmingham’s iconic symbol of strength and resilience. Nominees can range from local leaders and innovators to everyday heroes whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact.
Former Alabama Standout DL Diagnosed with Blood Clots
The NFL career of former Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore has taken a detour due to a recent diagnosis. On Sunday, it was announced that Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots. If he does return, there is no timetable for his return to play. There have been instances where blood...
University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
A Letter to Blazer Nation From UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. I hope each of you have had a great summer so far and are excited for the 2024-25 year ahead for UAB Athletics. We are exactly one month away from kickoff at Protective Stadium for UAB's second season...
Four-star edge rusher Zion Grady dispels Auburn rumors after Big Cat Weekend
2025 four-star edge rusherZion Grady spent some time in Auburn recently for ‘Big Cat Weekend’ despite his hard commitment to Ohio State. The Enterprise, Alabama native’s presence on the Plains created some speculation on a possible flip in his commitment, but Grady took to X (formerly Twitter) to put an end to it, writing he is “1000% lock-in” to Ryan Day’s Buckeyes.
Nick Saban questions players who left Alabama after coaching change
Few programs nationally felt the negative impact of the transfer portal this offseason like Alabama, which lost several projected starters and felt the sting of a few decommitments following Nick Saban's retirement and the subsequent hire of Kalen DeBoer. Earlier this month at SEC Media Days, Saban questioned the decisions of those who left the program for other opportunities.
Annual Huntsville Braid-A-Thon helps students get ‘fresh’ before school year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The fourth annual Huntsville Braid-A-Thon took place Sunday in an effort to help students freshen up before the school year begins. CNI Solutions, a Huntsville non-profit, turned the Bob Harrison Wellness and Advocacy Center into a well-oiled hair factory, helping around 700 kids by providing free hair care. From locs to […]
Four-star running back Ousame Kromah ‘feeling needed’ by Auburn
2025 four-star running backOusame Kromah is one of the last remaining highly coveted backs in his class. The Leesburg, Georgia native may not be ready to make a decision just yet, but he is prepared to make one “soon.” On campus for ‘Big Cat Weekend’ this week,Hugh Freeze and his staff have one final chance to sway the consensus top 100 prospect to the Plains.
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Athens Golden Eagles
Let's meet the 2024 Athens Golden Eagles. This season carries extra weight for 9th-year Athens head coach Cody Gross. This will be his last year coaching his son Brogan, the team’s senior quarterback. “It’s going to be a little different when he’s gone,” Cody said. “We just try to...
Customers claim owner of popular Tuscaloosa restaurant used racist slur
The co-owner of Tuscaloosa institution Nick’s Original Filet House, also known as Nick’s in the Sticks, is facing criticism after video emerged Saturday of customers accusing him of using a racial slur. A man in the video confronted the co-owner after he allegedly used a racial slur to...
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