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TRENDING: Former Auburn Football Superstar QB Cam Newton Throws Weight Behind Dallas Cowboys Elite Signal-Caller Dak Prescott Ahead of 2024 Season
It’s been four years since the Auburn football program posted at least seven wins in a season, a far cry from their glory days in the mid-2000s and early 2010s. However, with Auburn set to enter year two of the promising Hugh Freeze era next fall, backed by a stellar recruiting class and a bevy of high-end transfers, there’s hope and optimism for the future. However, the duo of former head coach turned Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton have also gained a remarkable amount of attention this offseason.
Oxford Back-to-School Food Truck Bash
Oxford, AL – Mark your calendars for a day of fun, food, and festivities at the Oxford Back-to-School Food Truck Bash! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, July 13th, starting at 11 AM. Come celebrate with us as we kick off the new school year in style. It’s the perfect time to give […] The post Oxford Back-to-School Food Truck Bash appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Thousands converge for Deatsville’s Independence Day Celebration
The Town of Deatsville, Harvest Fields Community Church, and thousands of attendees enjoyed a great July 4th celebration, culminating in a grand fireworks display Thursday evening. There was plenty of live music, food trucks, entertainment for kids and a lot of visiting. The Town of Deatsville spent over $15,000 for...
City adding 4 covered pickleball courts near Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Recreation lovers in Cullman will soon to be able to enjoy four new covered pickleball courts. The City of Cullman is set to open the courts in early August. Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson shared, “We appreciate Mayor (Woody) Jacobs for leading the way in building additional courts, and we thank the council for their support. We have been diligently working to meet the growing demand for pickleball courts.”
Tuscaloosa Restaurant Announces Permanent Closing On July 4th
A Tuscaloosa restaurant known for their wings, burgers, fries, nachos and more has announced they will be closing their doors permanently in Alabama. "This location has closed. Please visit us at our Georgia locations," is the message that was posted on social media by Buffalo's Cafe at Tuscaloosa. "We are...
Birmingham Public Library to house archives of Birmingham-Southern College
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Birmingham Public Library will be the new home to archives belonging to the recently closed Birmingham-Southern College (BSC). The college's last day of operation was May 31 after a failed lengthy bout to acquire financial assistance. The library said the tangible history of BSC...
First Source For Women in urgent need of donations
CULLMAN, Ala. – First Source For Women, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers and families in Cullman County and surrounding areas, is urgently seeking donations to continue providing essential resources. The organization recently announced on Facebook a critical shortage of size 4 diapers, baby bottles and wipes and is reaching out to the community for help.
Fourth of July fireworks: Tuscaloosa holds Celebration on the River
Thousands gathered Thursday night at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater for the city's annual Fourth of July celebration. The Celebration on the River featured activities for kids, a concert by the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra inside the amphitheater, followed a fireworks display over the Black Warrior River. The Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra played patriotic...
Alabama’s nationally acclaimed food and culture festival returns
A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the Greek restaurateurs who had fed the city throughout its history. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for...
Parole denied for Chilton County offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 parole hearings on June 26, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Stephen Jeffrey Austin was denied parole by the board and received no reset date, and no one spoke in favor or against Austin being granted parole during […] The post Parole denied for Chilton County offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Billingsley School, agricultural history is focus of Quarterly meeting of OAHS
REVISED- Program will include the history of the canning plant at Billingsley School, the history of the Patrons of Husbandry, Tomato Clubs, and Corn Clubs in Autauga County. The overall theme will be AGRICULTURE! We will discuss the Patillo Family History at another date. No additional topics will be added to agenda as it is full. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Members, guests, and the general public are invited to attend.
Auburn football legend Cam Newton shares humble admission about his game
Auburn football legend Cam Newton admitted that he never had the type of speed Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson or long-time NFL dual-threat Mike Vick during his playing days -- ceding that he would get caught when scrambling unlike Jackson or Vick. "Lamar's style is different than mine," Newton said...
No SEC football program will ever catch up with the Alabama Crimson Tide
Preseason optimism abounds across the fanbases of most SEC football programs. Going back to 1934, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, the new SEC has ten football programs that have won 49 national championships. A few of those championships are iffy claims; including the Alabama Crimson Tide's from 1941, but there is no debating the SEC's national championship dominance.
'We can do better': Mayor Woodfin addresses recent string of daily homicides in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin spoke out Friday morning addressing the recent daily homicides in the city. Since the beginning of the July, the Birmingham Police Department has responded to a homicide every day, with the latest happening on Cotton Avenue Southwest. In a lengthy statement...
Lanett honors citizens for keeping the city clean
LANETT — At Monday’s meeting of the city council, Mayor Jamie Heard presented good citizenship certificates to a Lanett couple for doing an exemplary job of having an attractive home and yard and to an anti-littering warrior who picks up litter off the street three or four times every week. The post Lanett honors citizens for keeping the city clean appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Scattered Showers Next Few Days
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night. Showers and thunderstorms...
Legendary punk band announces final album, farewell tour: ‘The end is near’
X, an iconic punk band, appears to be calling it quits after nearly 50 years in the music business. Founding members John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom and D. J. Bonebrake have announced a new album, “Smoke & Fiction,” and they’re calling the Aug. 2 release “the ninth and final album” in social media posts.
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