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Tragic Incident: Georgia Toddler Drowns After Falling from Alabama Dock
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – A heartbreaking event unfolded over the weekend as a 3-year-old girl from Georgia drowned in an east Alabama lake. Kinley Nicole Anderson was enjoying time with her family at Weiss Lake in Cherokee County when she went missing late Saturday afternoon. The response to the emergency included sheriff’s deputies, Leesburg Police and Fire, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Division, and Atrium Floyd EMS.
Celebrating Disabilities in North Alabama
July is Disability Pride Month! North Alabama is proud to be an inclusive destination with a special history. July was selected as Disability Pride Month to honor the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but here in North Alabama, it is also the month of The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green, Helen Keller's birthplace! Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and her birthplace and childhood home are open for daily visits, special events, and two more showings of the 63rd Annual Production of The Miracle Worker on July 19th and 20th. Come experience the amazing story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan at Ivy Green. Learn about Helen's strength, her international impact, and the ways her legacy inspires us today.
Planning Commission approves zoning map for Harpersville-Vincent zoning beat
The Shelby County Planning Commission approved the adoption of a zoning map for the unincorporated portion of Shelby County within the Harpersville-Vincent zoning beat during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Planning Commission approves zoning map for Harpersville-Vincent zoning beat appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Shelby County property owner claims controversial inmate facility will not be built
The Shelby County Planning Commission held a public hearing Monday about the proposed zoning map for the Harpersville-Vincent Beat. After the unanimous approval of the map from the Commission, it will go to voters on 8/27 to decide whether or not the map goes into effect. But the many people...
JSU breaks ground on new performing arts center
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Jacksonville State University honored one of their own Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Performing Arts Center. The lead singer for the group Alabama was on hand along with Gov. Kay Ivey to thank everyone for their love and support. JSU President Don...
Trussville Racquet Club continues success, raises awareness
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE – Success in high school sports is the norm in Trussville, but adult tennis is quietly one of the more successful things going on in our beloved city. The Trussville Raquet Club has a team of men who have won the past three state championships, a ladies’ team who […]
5 high school graduates receive thousands of dollars in Croom scholarships
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Five high school graduates from Tuscaloosa and Mississippi were awarded thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships today, all made possible by the Kennis Croom Foundation. The five graduates walked away with a combined total of $45,000. Mallory Rucker will apply her $10,000 Kennis Croom Foundation...
Employees, public draw kudos for handling no air conditioning at courthouse
Employees and customers alike made the best of a bad, and hot, situation July 8 at the Etowah County Courthouse. The water main break that disrupted service throughout the city meant there wasn’t enough water pressure to supply the chillers for the courthouse’s air conditioning unit. That meant temperatures as high as the mid-80s...
ALDOT prepares for months-long road work in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A major ALDOT road project is beginning that will affect about 9,000 residents in west Alabama. The project will start at State Road 216 and go all the way up to Brookwood, more than 11 miles away. The work itself will include repaving, installing new guardrails...
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