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Clint Woodfin named Assistant Principal at Bob Jones
MADISON – Madison City Schools’ reputation attracted Clint Woodin to accept the position of Assistant Principal at Bob Jones High School. Woodfin believes that MCS is “one of the best academic and athletic schools in the state, along with its strong tradition and history, plus the standard of excellence that Madison City Schools places on its schools.”
Students can start now for Reflections fine arts contest
MADISON – Students can start now with an idea to materialize for the Reflections fine arts contest for 2024-2025. Each year, National PTA, sponsor for Reflections, invites students across the country to participate – a national competition to select an original work that corresponds to a theme among six categories in the fine arts.
In Girl Scouts, teens lead new troop for kindergartners
MADISON – Ambitious teenagers in Girl Scout Troop 10708 have accepted responsibility to lead a new troop of kindergartners. “This fall, I’ll have a troop of 10 ninth-graders from Bob Jones and James Clemens. They have chosen to commit to leading a brand new troop of kindergarteners for four years,” Troop Leader Beth Crocker said.
Interfaith Council gives hygiene supplies to Limestone Correctional prisoners
MADISON – Several local churches supported Madison Interfaith Council’s outreach on July 18 to Limestone Correctional Facility. The local congregations donated essential items for personal hygiene to indigent inmates at the facility. “Ministry in prisons has been a God-given passion that’s near and dear to my heart since...
Garrison commander leaving legacy of caring for people
As Redstone bids farewell to Garrison Commander Col. Brian Cozine at Thursday’s change of command ceremony, he says the camaraderie with the workforce – and working to provide for that “extended family” – stands out from his tenure here. “For me and my family, we...
Rocket City Raptors ready to roll on court
They finished 13-3. “Just trying to have fun,” team captain Zack Standridge said of his thoughts entering the fall season. “We enjoyed the winning streak, but it definitely was disappointing to lose in the tournament. So, this year we’re aiming to win.”. Standridge succeeds last year’s...
Alabama gets 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper; boxes allow anonymous, secure surrender of infants
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box is now in place in Jasper, state Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed announced Wednesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to allow the safe surrender of an infant, anonymously and with no questions asked. The idea is to provide a life-saving alternative for a desperate parent who might otherwise abandon an infant in an unsafe place.
Unified Pros Taps Angler, Mark Davis as Tournament Director for The Ultimate Angler World Championship
Unified Pros Taps Angler, Mark Davis as Tournament Director for The Ultimate Angler. Scottsboro, AL – Unified Pros, Inc. announced Mark Davis as Tournament Director for. their Ultimate Angler World Championship. In this role, Davis will play a critical part in shaping the first true world championship. bass fishing...
Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State
Sometimes our hard work is rewarded with an unexpected opportunity when we don’t realize that anyone even noticed. Jaquarius Billingsley, a senior at Lanett High School, was surprised but excited when he was chosen to represent the school at the Alabama Boys State sponsored by the American Legion this summer. When asked what he’s learned […] The post Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Terrific New Theatre’s giant rummage sale to support new building in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham residents should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 3, when Terrific New Theatre (TNT) hosts their giant rummage sale. This event offers an exciting opportunity to dig through treasures and hidden gems, with every purchase supporting the theater’s new space. Profits from the sale...
New supermarket opens, bringing fresh food and hope to a struggling Alabama steel town
Carver Jones Market opened in Fairfield on Wednesday, the first grocery offering fresh meat and produce in the city in nearly a decade. The Rev. Alton Hardy, founding pastor of Urban Hope Community Church, which he started in 2012, began working several years ago with supermarket veteran James Harris, now CEO of Carver Jones Market, to come up with a plan for their shared vision of a grocery to serve a needy community.
New grocery store opens in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - The Carver Jones Market is now open in Fairfield, bringing a new grocery store to the area. Prior to the market’s opening, owners said “100% of Fairfield — 3,400 households — have zero acceptable access to ‘good’ and fresh food, which leads to hunger, poor health, higher food prices, and increased morbidity.”
Publix opens in Wetumpka as anchor of the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse
WETUMPKA − Publix held a grand opening for its new Wetumpka grocery store Wednesday morning. The 48,000-square-foot grocery store and pharmacy is the anchor of the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse, which is off U.S. 231. There's another 7,000 square feet of space in the center. Landing the Publix is the culmination of an effort...
Family-owned Alabama restaurant closing after more than 65 years
A long-time staple of dining in the Shoals area is closing. Jody’s Restaurant in Tuscumbia, a family-owned eatery which has been in business since 1958, is closing Aug. 4. The restaurant, located at 1460 Alabama 20, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Regular customers turned up for its meat-and-three menu of Southern cooking, with an occasional helping of peach cobbler.
Graymont School property to be redeveloped into affordable housing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - More housing options are coming to the Smithfield community. The Birmingham City Council approved a ground lease agreement Tuesday to repurpose the former Graymont School property on 8th Avenue West into affordable housing for seniors. The mayor and the developers spoke in front of the city...
Alabama Football Fall Camp Day One Depth Chart predictions
Alabama Football is back with the first Fall Camp session on Wednesday. The first of the Crimson Tide's 20 practice sessions will conclude around 11:00 AM CST. Shortly after the practice session, Kalen DeBoer will provide a review and answer media questions. The early part of the practice session includes...
Auburn Tigers: Dorian Mausi on choosing Auburn football, AU impresses 5-star QB
In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, transfer linebacker Dorian Mausi opens up on his decision to choose Auburn football, and the Tigers impress a 5-star QB on his visit. Following the 2023 season, former Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi was one of the first transfers to set up an official visit with the Auburn football program. Shortly after his visit, Mausi became one of the first transfers to commit to the Tigers.
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