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Odenville’s Kellett Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Neely Henry Lake
GADSDEN, Ala. (July 22, 2024) – Boater John Kellett of Odenville, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Neely Henry Lake. Hosted by the City of Gadsden, the tournament was the fourth event of the season for the BFL Bama Division. Kellett earned $3,926 for his victory.
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things inside the venue, while the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed everything outside the venue, including parking. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said...
Meet Ralph! He is the HSEC Pet of the Week and needs a family
Ralph is seven-months old; male, possibly a Lab type mix, about 40 lbs. Ralph, and his siblings, were found dumped in the woods and luckily brought to us. He is a fun pup, great with other dogs, tail wags a mile a minute, just looking for a family to call his own.
CHHS names former Auburn star Kam Pettway new offensive coordinator
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School recently announced that former Auburn football star Kam Pettway has been named the football team’s new offensive coordinator. Pettway is a Prattville native that earned All-State honors at Prattville High as a senior running back after rushing for 1,402...
U-Haul to create jobs, space with retail, self-storage facility in Athens
ATHENS — As more people move into Limestone County, they’ll need space to store their belongings. To help meet the demands of the state’s fastest growing county, U-Haul has announced plans to build a retail, moving and 1,100-unit self-storage center in Athens. The 5.3-acre site at 16298...
Luxury sportswear store opens at Summit
Luxury sportswear and lifestyle brand Peter Millar opened its first Alabama location at the Summit this past Wednesday. Based in Raleigh, N.C., Peter Millar has developed a solid reputation in Birmingham with items for sale in other local stores and golf course pro shops. However, the new store promises to bring the whole Peter Millar experience to shoppers while deepening the company’s ties to the metro area.
French chef to take the helm at acclaimed Alabama restaurant
French chef Joel Antunes of Le Logis in Cognac, France, will be the third chef in residence at Auburn University’s 1856 – Culinary Residence, the teaching restaurant in AU’s Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. Antunes begins his year-long residency at 1856 on Aug. 1. “I’m...
Sylacauga celebrates National Ice Cream Day
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Steady rain couldn’t dissuade a crowd of ice cream lovers from enjoying the best in the world in celebration of National Ice Cream Day in the city where it is created!. For the first time ever, the Blue Bell Creameries Ice Cream Parlor & Country...
Sextortion cases rising in Calera, how officers are helping parents and kids stay informed
CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - Calera police are working to make sure your children are safe from the dangers of sextortion. Officers are sharing what you need to know as cases rise in Alabama and across the country. Calera police Chief David Hyche told WBRC, The National Center For Missing And...
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Massive Tuscaloosa church theft nears resolution
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An update has been given on a theft at a Tuscaloosa church. A church employee at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been accused of stealing $300,000 and using the money to buy TikTok coins. She’s expected to appear in court Tuesday morning. Court...
Bessemer City Schools unanimously agrees to state intervention
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — Bessemer City Schools board voted to consent to a state intervention Monday evening. The item on the agenda read, "Approval of a resolution to accept state support and guidance." Vice President Terry Dawson read the resolution to the room. "Whereas the State Superintendent of Education...
Alabama lands in top 10 for elite, 2025 4-star SG Braylon Mullins
The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail. In recent years, the Crimson Tide have had a lot of success landing some of the top prospects in the country. On Monday, one of the top prospects — Braylon Mullins listed Alabama as one of his finalists.
Legendary R&B singer, Motown hitmaker dead at age 88: ‘His career touched the lives of so many’
Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last remaining original member of the Four Tops, died on Monday at age 88 at his home in Detroit. Fakir’s family announced the singer’s death in a statement to The New York Times, Billboard and other media outlets, and said the cause was heart failure.
Alabama 4-star freshman WR unveils his number for this season
Alabama football fans are excited to watch Ryan Williams excel as a freshman wide receiver, yet the Crimson Tide brought in an electric four-star playmaker in the 2024 signing class that is no slouch. Amari Jefferson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was one of the smoothest route runners in the...
UAB launches three new research centers
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine has added three new centers that will enhance UAB’s Research Strategic Initiative: Growth with Purpose. The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System approved the centers in the June 2024 meeting. Center for Lung Analytics...
Ferworn qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship
DALLAS, Texas (July 22, 2024) – University of North Alabama freshman golfer Andrew Ferworn qualified for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine on Monday, finishing his qualifying round with a four-under-par 66 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. Ferworn — a Houston native — completed his freshman season at UNA this past Spring. He earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team after recording three top 10 finishes. His lowest round was a 65 back in the fall at the Graeme McDowell Invitational. Now, Ferworn will have an opportunity to represent UNA on the...
Bham has one of the top United Way training programs in the US—how to apply by Aug. 2
Are you interested in growing your leadership skills, expanding your local network and giving back to important nonprofits? You need to know about United Way of Central Alabama (UWCA)’s Loaned Executive Program. Every year, 30 or so people (called “Loaned Executives,” but don’t let the name intimidate you) from...
Grant Opportunities For Nursing, Welding and More in Tuscaloosa
As we gear up for the upcoming school year, the Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is highlighting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. This valuable grant program is designed to assist individuals from low-income households in pursuing high-demand, high-wage career paths, ultimately leading to improved economic stability and a brighter future.
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