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From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster
After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to get their mind, body and soul grounded while also providing plates of barbecue when Brother Paul’s BBQ comes to Alabaster later this year. The post From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Much needed rain on the way
Daily rain chances and 'cooler' afternoon temperatures are ahead for the rest of the week, the weekend and throughout next week. Rain amounts over the next 7 days could add up between 2-4" bringing relief from the current drought conditions. Dry across the area for now but more rain will...
Parole denied in June for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 hearings on June 18, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Robbie Roper was denied parole by the board and received no reset date during her hearing. No one spoke in favor or against Roper being granted or denied […] The post Parole denied in June for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Full Moon BBQ hosting backpack giveaway for children in need
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Full Moon BBQ is taking online requests for backpacks for children in need. To nominate a student, click here. If the nominee is selected, Full Moon will contact them directly with the information provided. Nominations will remain anonymous, and winners can pick up their “backpack blessing” at their preferred Full Moon […]
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Auburn, SUSCC to build new hangar for airframe and powerplant school
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two Alabama institutions are teaming up to help solve a national aviation mechanic shortage problem. Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College are set to build a hangar for SUSCC’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) School. A key part of the new deal is...
11-year-old charged with arson in Helena Publix fire, police report
HELENA, AL (WBMA) — An 11-year-old has been charged with first-degree Arson in the Helena Publix fire that occurred on Monday, July 15 according to the Helena Police Department. If you previously recall, earlier this week, the Helena Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out in the...
Huntsville Restaurant Week kicks off next month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Next month, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Center (CVB) invites you to celebrate all things culinary during Huntsville Restaurant Week!. From August 9-18, enjoy exclusive menus and take advantage of special offers from top restauranteurs. Gather your fellow foodies and explore the tastier...
Country Singer Mark Chesnutt Announces October Return to Stage After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is working his way back to the stage. Just one month after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery, the country music star announced his next gig, which will be October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt, 60, made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday, July 16. The performance will be part of the Songs and […]
Rare yellow cardinal spotted in Helena
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In 2018, a rare male northern cardinal appeared in Alabaster flaunting a genetic mutation of yellow feathers and coloring as opposed to the typical red hue. This bird, nicknamed “Mr. Yellow,” gained global attention from nature magazines, conservation organizations, birdwatching publications and university research groups, among others.
Derrick Sewell is back at home at Gaston and ready to take them back to where he knows they can be
GASTON − Derrick Sewell has returned to his first teaching/coaching job, after a long road back to what he now calls his dream job. Sewell started his career at Gaston High School, climbing to head baseball coach, where he hired now baseball coach and one of his top football assistants Jesse Pruitt. While the ending of his first stint at Gaston wasn't ideal, it never changed the fact that he would have wanted to return one...
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