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Leeds City Council approves major development project near Exit 140
LEEDS, Ala. (WIAT)– Plans for a waterfront resort off Interstate 20 is one step closer to happening in Leeds. The plan has been in the works for five years. Monday night the city council approved a proposal for the development voting five to one in favor. The council hopes to turn the city into a […]
Anniston Council Deliberates Crucial Upgrades and Community Engagement: A Recap of the July 16th Meeting
Anniston, AL – The city of Anniston held the regular scheduled work session and city council meeting on July 16th, 2024. Work Session Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP) Consent Letter for ADA improvements at the Anniston Rail Station City Manager Folks discussed the Amtrak ADA Stations Program (ADASP) and the need for a consent letter to […] The post Anniston Council Deliberates Crucial Upgrades and Community Engagement: A Recap of the July 16th Meeting appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck
A Wednesday morning gunfight in west Tuscaloosa injured one man and saw several area homes struck by bullets. Police are still on the scene and this situation is still developing, but at 9:30 a.m., TPD spokesperson Stephanie Taylor said officers responded to the area of Kaulton Park in west Tuscaloosa after gunshots were reported around 8:45 a.m.
JSU is getting a 41 million dollar project starting today.
Plans are being made to expand mental health care throughout the area. Local first responders are offering free life-saving classes, and gardeners will get a chance this week to show off their tomatoes. A cooler and wetter forecast. North and south all-star game has two stand out players. https://youtu.be/s8vngsi00mw The post JSU is getting a 41 million dollar project starting today. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Childersburg Council meeting hosts Young Professionals
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – There was an extra large crowd on hand for the Tuesday, July 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Childersburg City Council. The Young Professionals group from the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce was on hand to meet with the Mayor and Council prior to their meeting. They are students from Childersburg and Fayetteville High Schools.
‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the life of the party.” The memories of time spent with her big brother are now bittersweet, as the 39-year-old was among the four victims […]
JSU's football stadium now called AmFirst Stadium
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The home of Jax State football has a new name. The Jacksonville State University board of trustees approved the naming of the football stadium as AmFirst Stadium. It's the first time in the university's history the stadium has been named. “Jacksonville State University is thrilled to...
Some pretty cool concerts are coming our way in August—take a look
Summer concerts season is well underway, and the Huntsville area will host plenty of cool concerts throughout August at multiple venues. Check out these concerts coming to the Rocket City next month:. Lainey Wilson. One of the most anticipated shows of the summer is almost here, as Lainey Wilson comes...
Welcome weekend evening anchor, reporter Giselle Hood!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Giselle joined the News 19 team in June 2024 as a Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ. Giselle is representing the Crimson Tide in Huntsville! As a graduate of The University of Alabama, she’s thrilled to call the Rocket City her new home. Before joining the News...
‘A monster’: SEC quarterbacks on Alabama’s Jalen Milroe
There’s no talk of baking of a cake this year at SEC Media Days. Unlike last year, when former Alabama football coach Nick Saban compared the quarterback competition to his grandmother Anna Saban’s baking process. He brought up the analogy to explain that the Crimson Tide needed to let the quarterback competition process play out and patience was necessary.
Huntsville Police searching for pair of shoplifters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police Department investigators needs the publics help in tracking down a pair of shoplifters. Officials say two women stole several Nike items from the Academy Sports store at the corner of Drake Ave. and Memorial Pkwy. nearly two weeks ago. Surveillance footage caught the two...
Slide into summer fun! Drive-In Ministries to host Summer Fun Fest this Saturday
Sunshine, water slides and endless summer adventures to come this Saturday at the Drive-In Park with their annual Summer Fun Fest. The Fun fest is hosted by Drive-In Ministries, and it is free to the public. The event will take place on Saturday July 20th from 10 a.m. to noon, with activities geared towards kids around the ages of 3-12 at the Drive-In Park, at 1349 Old Ridge Rd. in Prattville.
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