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Unclaimed Baggage clothing to take the stage at Mrs. America Pageant
A Scottsboro woman competing in the 2024 Mrs. America Pageant is hoping to help others see the beauty in wearing second-hand clothing, and she’s shining a national spotlight on a popular Alabama business in the process. Hannah Seymour of Scottsboro will represent Alabama in this year’s Mrs. America Pageant...
Three arrested in deadly shooting captured in Facebook videos, Alabama police say
Alabama police have arrested three people in connection with a deadly, apartment complex shooting that was captured and live streamed Facebook videos. Birmingham police said they arrested the following in connection with the killing of Asia Poole on Tuesday:. Ja’Niyah Hendrix, (19), of Birmingham, Alabama. Auto Theft ($30,000 Bond).
WATCH: Florence police catch loose calf in neighborhood
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Here’s something that doesn’t happen often. In a video you will only see on WAFF 48, officers with the Florence Police Department chased after a loose calf on Monday afternoon in a Florence neighborhood. Officials said it took officers nearly an hour to catch...
Popular Birmingham bar looks to reopen in Five Points South next week
The owner of Dave’s Pub in Birmingham’s Five Points South says the popular establishment should be reopened by next week. In a social media post, Dan Williams said owners are waiting to receive the liquor license after gaining approval from the city. According to Williams, “bottom line, we’ll...
25 pickleball courts coming to John Hunt Park in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAAY) – The new state-of-the-art John Hunt Park Recreation Center will bring new recreational opportunities to the city’s largest park and should illicit cheers from Huntsville’s growing pickleball community. The $18.5 million project calls for 25 lighted exterior pickleball courts that will also be covered...
Jim Beam column:Medical trailer will save lives
Some 4,600 residents in 10 counties and parishes in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi are going to be tested for heart disease — testing that will save many of their lives. I say that because similar testing I had in the 1990s has helped me reach age 90. It was my wife’s cardiologist’s suggestion that […]
Federal judge narrows lawsuit against Alabama absentee ballot law
The front of Hugo L Black Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama on August 15, 2023. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) A federal judge Thursday substantially narrowed a lawsuit challenging a new Alabama law limiting the ability of third parties to provide absentee ballot assistance. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor dismissed multiple claims...
3 named to Birmingham Business Hall of Fame
Three business leaders were named to the Kiwanis Club of Birmingham’s Birmingham Business Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Inducted into the hall of fame were William C. Hulsey of Arlington Properties, Robert Earl Kelly of Kelly Road Builders and Kelly Natural Gas Pipeline and W. Stancil Starnes of ProAssurance.
Tua telling Lia to turn down a $1.5M Auburn offer says much about the Tigers and the Crimson Tide
The business of college football has more interesting storylines than ever before. The recent most interesting is not about the claim the Alabama Crimson Tide tampered to land Miami-Ohio transfer, Graham Nicholson. Kalen DeBoer denies the accusation and the facts are Nicholson was in the Transfer Portal for a week before he announced a transfer to Alabama.
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight first half, the Eagles put 34 points on the board in the second half to pull away with a 48-30 win over the Bulldogs. Cold Springs racked up over 400 yards on the ground, led by Matt Williams who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.
Your South Star Music Festival Itinerary
South Star Music Festival is on your calendar for September 28 and 29, and Huntsville can’t wait to host you!. Good news! The excitement in Huntsville is not limited to these dates! Take some extra time to explore what makes our city top the list of places to visit. If you're driving, Huntsville is just off Interstate 65. Flying is also convenient, as Huntsville International Airport, rated Best Small Airport in the country, is just a few minutes from Downtown Huntsville.
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of August 23-25
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. 2024 Summerfest (Athens) - 3rd Annual Summer Concert on the Square in downtown Athens, on August 24 at 5:30 p.m. EuroSunday August Meet - The EuroSunday August meet for European car and motorcycle enthusiasts will be held...
Gadsden City High School Title I Parent Meeting ~ September 12, 2024
All Gadsden City High School parents are invited to attend one our annual Title I Parent Meeting we have schedule for September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm in the GCHS Auditorium. Now that we are a Title I school, we are having this meeting to keep you informed about what that means for you and your child’s school. So if it is possible for you to come to one of the meetings, the flyer below has all of the information!
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