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New United Way director hopes to address homelessness
Aug. 16—One of the growing problems Kimberly Ray hopes to tackle as the new head of United Way of Morgan County is homelessness. Current data tells Ray homelessness is a growing problem here. "I'm big on community assessment; what does the data say we need? That's what we will really start looking at," said Ray, who became the new CEO on July 29. "What they need is some shelter," she said of ...
HydroFest boat races fall short on funds
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Guntersville’s fastest and biggest event on the water could look slightly different in 2025. This comes after city leaders said Marshall County Tourism and Sports lost thousands of dollars on this year’s HydroFest. There is no set date for next year’s Hydrofest as Marshall...
Keith Urban headlines concert at Buc-ee’s in Athens
Athens (WAAY) - It appears too many days have gone by since Keith Urban visited Alabama. First spotted at Buc-ee’s in Athens earlier this year, the country music superstar came back to town where he held a pop-up concert in the store’s parking lot around 8 p.m. on Friday.
Athens Police: 2 transported by helicopter after wreck involving tanker truck
Athens (WAAY) - Two people were flown to a hospital by helicopter after a wreck at Lindsay Lane and Huntsville-Browns Ferry in Athens, according to the Athens Police Department. Police said a vehicle struck a tanker truck. Check back with WAAY for updates.
City of Athens, Athens Police respond to community comments about Haitian immigrants
ATHENS, Ala. — "Every citizen has a right to ask questions about government, but some of the conversation around this issue on social media has involved wild allegations and rhetoric. City leaders are happy to provide information and answers where they can, but the City – and state and federal law – condemn any narrative that seeks to discriminate against people based on their race or nationality."
Cawaco RC&D and Alabama Legislature enhance firefighter safety in Birmingham area
Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council and the Alabama legislature have awarded an $18,000 grant to Cahaba Valley Fire & EMR District. The post Cawaco RC&D and Alabama Legislature enhance firefighter safety in Birmingham area appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
AU students report deplorable apartment conditions, city inspectors involved
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – A group of Auburn University students faced an unexpected nightmare as they attempted to move into Yugo Auburn North, an off-campus apartment complex, where they were promised modern and clean accommodations for the fall semester. Instead, they found units so poorly maintained some opted to stay in hotels rather than face […]
Birmingham woman sues Lane Kiffin, Trumps, and JD Vance, asking for '1,000,000 Gazillions'
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - How are college football coach Lane Kiffin, members of the Trump family, and VP candidate JD Vance connected? They are all named in a lawsuit filed by a Birmingham woman. According to court documents obtained by ABC 33/40 News, the woman, who we are not...
Pelham Prediction: Challenging road ahead as young Panthers learn new roles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last year was the first time since 2019 that the Pelham Panthers missed out on playing postseason football, and like 2023, it will be another tough road to return to November in 2024. For as much as Pelham’s 2023 team was carried by its...
Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce announces second annual IGNITE Business Summit
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual IGNITE Business Summit on Friday, Sept. 13 at the J. Craig Smith Community Center. Sponsored by First Bank of Alabama, the half-day event will help equip business owners and professionals with strategies for growth and success.
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer ranked as second best coach in all of CFB
At the end of the last college football season, Nick Saban was 72 years old. His retirement was inevitable, but it was just one of those things nobody wanted to speak or think about. Then on a gloomy Wednesday in the middle of January, it was just over with no warning or heads up.
4-Star DL Who Flipped From Alabama To Auburn Shuts Down Arrest Rumor Spread By Salty Tide Fans
Saraland defensive lineman Antonio Coleman has made headlines throughout his recruitment, having already flipped his pledge on three separate occasions. Those flips involve two rival schools. The four-star defender initially committed to Alabama last September. Months later, he switched to Auburn, though it wouldn’t take long for that decision to sway once again. In March, […] The post 4-Star DL Who Flipped From Alabama To Auburn Shuts Down Arrest Rumor Spread By Salty Tide Fans appeared first on BroBible.
State of Shopping: The future of malls and shopping centers in Central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A monthslong WVTM 13 investigation into the rise and fall of malls in Central Alabama has shown the changing retail landscape. Birmingham was once a top retail destination in the U.S., with two of the largest malls in the country, Eastwood Mall and Century Plaza, sitting side by side.
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