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Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Saturday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 5:24 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:24 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Trinity,...
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Gadsden’s First Friday returns Aug. 2
Downtown Gadsden will host First Friday on August 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Residents and visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music and the arts. Broad Street will be closed to traffic at 4 p.m. to allow classic cars, live music and...
Weaver City Council Reluctantly Approves Water Rate Increases Amid Rising Costs
Weaver, AL – Weaver held their regularly scheduled works session and City Council Meeting on July 23rd. Below are details of the meeting. After the meeting was concluded the Calhoun Journal had the oppurtunity to speak with several Councilmembers and the Mayor. All stated they hated voting to increase the water rates and waste management […] The post Weaver City Council Reluctantly Approves Water Rate Increases Amid Rising Costs appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama high school quarterback turns down seven figure NIL deal
ALABASTER, Ala. — Trent Seaborn is going into 10th grade at Thompson High School. The attention for Seaborn started at a young age when he won the 7A State title for the Warriors as an eighth grader, throwing five touchdowns in the championship game. Now Seaborn is getting more...
H3aling Handz to Host Back 2 School Basketball Tournament at Jacksonville Community Center
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville Community Center is gearing up for its annual Back 2 School Basketball Tournament on Monday, July 29th. The tournament will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and promises to be an exciting event for high school students. The tournament features a 3 vs 3 format with a grand prize of […] The post H3aling Handz to Host Back 2 School Basketball Tournament at Jacksonville Community Center appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Morgan Freeman plays chill villain in trailer for ‘Gunner,’ an action movie filmed in Alabama
Movie fans now have their first look at “Gunner,” an action movie that was filmed in the Birmingham area in spring 2023. Actors Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth are prominently featured a trailer released this week by Warner Bros., along with fist fights, gun battles, explosions and a prison escape. (Watch the trailer in the video above.)
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
Alabama: Video Shows Man Slaps Bear Across Face To Save Family
Now we have all seen a slap that, well, let’s just say was memorable. Most of us agree that this was the slap felt around the world. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you came face to face with a bear? Now don’t forget to click the video link following this story to see how someone reacted to a face-to-face bear meeting in his yard!
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