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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...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
City of Gadsden Launches Video-Based Website to Engage Residents
The City of Gadsden has recently launched a new method to help connect with its many residents, to promote transparency, and improve access to timely information. With Rep’d, which is a groundbreaking video messaging and engagement platform for local government – residents can ask MANY questions of the City Staff Members and receive short, personalized video answers.
Unsettled weather continues through the weekend, Heavy rain could lead to flooding issues
Friday: The cold front will stall over Central to South Alabama on Friday. This will set off more numerous showers and storms especially during the afternoon and evening. Some heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible. High temperatures will be below average as they only climb into the lower 80s. Drought: The Drought Monitor […]
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris receives 2% raise
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris speaks at an Alabama Department of Public Health meeting on Jan. 18, 2024 in Montgomery. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) The board overseeing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) voted unanimously Thursday to give State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris a 2% raise, effective in September.
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