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Lowndes County Arrests July 2-10
July 2 * Anthony Ray Jr, 28 – Harassment, resisting arrest July 3 * Leonard Similton, 42 – Driving under the influence July 5 * AC Hill Jr, 41 – Driving under the influence July 6 * Justin King, 36 – Failure to appear: Harassment * Seavon McCord, 61 – Two counts failure to appear: […]
Austin recovering from workplace accident at Hwashin
On June 1, at 8:30 a.m., Hunter Austin of Minter was working on the production line at Hwashin America Corporation in Greenville, when the 300-ton press he operated came down on his right arm and hand, crushing both. Austin’s wife, RayAnn Neamon, nominated him recently for the My Dad, My Hero sweepstakes run by The […] The post Austin recovering from workplace accident at Hwashin appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Engineer serves through civil career, military duty
Letohatchee native DeMarcus Jackson works as an engineer, combining military and civil service duties to serve his country. As a civilian production and manufacturing engineer for the U.S. Jackson manages and tracks risks for helicopters, and as an Army National Guard officer, he works to ensure deployed troops can communicate as needed with no interruptions. […]
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Missouri 5-Star OL returning to visit Alabama this month
Jackson Cantwell has announced he will return to Alabama on July 28 to unofficially visit the Crimson Tide. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is on pace to be a consensus 2026 five-star recruit in the future. The Missouri product put Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
Former Alabama defensive back opens training camp for Lions with an injury
The Detroit Lions open training camp with four players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Brian Branch, a University of Alabama alumnus, is one of the players. A former Crimson Tide defensive back, Branch was taken in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He had a...
First Zach Bryan, Now Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders: The “Hawk Tuah” Girl Continues to Pop up on the Country Music Scene
Hailey Welch never expected to go viral. But thanks to an off-color joke she made to a YouTuber at CMA Fest, all of America now knows her as the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Now, the 21-year-old Belfast, Tennessee native has shared a stage with Zach Bryan and gotten some pointers on fame from Shaq. Most recently, Welch made an appearance at the Rock the South festival in Cullman, Alabama.
Vehicle crashes into gas pumps after police pursuit, ignites fire
A woman was arrested in Rainbow City after crashing into two gas pumps at a Mapco gas station early Saturday morning during a high speed chase. Gadsden police said the chase started after officers responded to a suspicious vehicle in the Clubview area of Gadsden. Police attempted to stop the...
Alabama’s 2025 offensive line class is its best since…
Coach Kalen DeBoer, offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic, and the rest of the Alabama staff have done an excellent job of recruiting top talent to Tuscaloosa in their first offseason with the Crimson Tide. Alabama’s 2025 class, generally considered to be amongst the best in the country, includes five promising offensive line commits.
Cullman Tractor Supply hosting Plant-A-Seed event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity. On July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., young customers can visit the store to plant a Perennial Butterfly...
2 arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Colbert Co.
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - Two people were arrested in connection to trafficking drugs in Colbert County on Friday morning. According to the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was issued at a home on 13th Avenue in Sheffield. At the house, deputies said 40 grams of methamphetamine, a 22 caliber rifle, and $388 were found.
State superintendent anticipates Bessemer Board of Education takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The future of the Bessemer Board of Education could soon be up to the state, but State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is all but certain a state takeover will happen. He spoke for the first time with WBRC FOX6 about the intervention. We’ve been telling you...
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. – Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from 4-7 p.m. As spaces are limited, prospective participants are encouraged to book their slots early to ensure enrollment. Additionally, early registrants will receive a $30 discount on September tuition. Those who sign up by July 31 will be entered into a drawing for free tuition in September, while those who sign up by Aug. 19 will be entered to win a free leotard.
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