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Burn ban amplified as heat and drought persist
HUNTSVILLE – Potentially dangerous hot weather continues this week with heat indexes, or “feels like temperatures,” moving into the 100s in the Tennessee Valley. However, help could come in the way of rain later in the week when a cold front moves through Wednesday. The recent heatwave...
Rib-It-Up closing after 32 years in The Magic City
Popular barbecue joint Rib-It-Up is closing its doors permanently, according to a post on its social media pages on Friday, July 12. If you’ve ever driven past Rib-It-Up at 830 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, you probably remember the mouthwatering smells emanating from the one-story barbeque joint. Sadly, according to a recent post on its Facebook page, the popular restaurant has permanently closed its doors:
Look Back ... to the fiery loss of Oxford's saddle company, 1949
Jul. 15—July 15, 1949, in The Star: For nearly a decade cowboys in Texas have complimented the style and utility of a particular brand of saddle made right here in Oxford, at a plant on McPherson Street. But today the equipment and buildings of the Russell Saddle Company lie in scorched ruins. During the course of a four-hour blaze that broke out early this morning, exploding drums of oil ...
More than 4K jobs now listed this week in the Rocket City
Job seekers can find thousands of jobs now listed in the Huntsville area this week. According to Indeed.com, positions in healthcare, tech, retail, food services, sales and more are open and ready to be filled here in the Rocket City. Here’s who is hiring in the Huntsville area:. Who...
Security guard has different take on Nick Saban's SEC Media Days credential story
The spotlight has been on Nick Saban in the first few hours of SEC Media Days because of a gaff involving his media credentials. However, it sounds like the security guard at the heart of this viral moment has a different take on the story.Saban got plenty of attention on ESPN on Monday morning when he relayed that his first SEC Media Days as a TV personality hit a snag when he got to the security checkpoint and didn't have his credentials. The former Alabama football head coach's story paints a picture of a security guard not recognizing Saban enough...
Benton man killed in Marshall Co. collision
A Benton man was killed in a head-on collision on U.S. 68 West in Marshall County Friday. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, it happened near Darnall Road when a vehicle operated by 50-year-old Gedget Quigley of Paducah drifted into the westbound lane while traveling eastbound on U.S. 68.
Update: Brace for damaging winds and quarter-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Central Alabama Monday
On Monday at 5:47 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 6 p.m. for Calhoun, St. Clair and Talladega counties. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:47 p.m., a severe thunderstorm...
Six new Alabama school districts will offer free meals to all students. See where
Six Alabama school districts, including Jefferson and Baldwin County, will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the first time since the pandemic. Together, those school systems enroll more than 87,000 students. Scroll down to see the list of school districts offering universal free meals. “We know it’s...
West Alabama Counties Receive Heat Advisory: 105 Heat Index
Residents are being encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Monday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Townsquare Media Coverage Counties Under Heat Advisory. Bibb. Fayette. Lamar. Marion. Pickens. Tuscaloosa. Walker. NWS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
Few in Birmingham May Be Busier than Alessandra Kennedy
Alessandra Kennedy might be the busiest woman in Birmingham. She is a food truck owner, a tech company founder and program director at Birmingham Bound. In this role, Kennedy orchestrates a comprehensive program aiding startups in Birmingham, offering support in media, PR, local connections, pitch deck development and access to an investor network. She is passionate about recruiting companies to the Magic City and helping them succeed.
Kentuck moves its Art Market events to historic Queen City Pool site in Tuscaloosa
Kentuck's expansion continues as the Northport-based art center moves forward toward operation of the old Queen City Pool site in Tuscaloosa. Signage went up last week at 1901 Jack Warner Parkway, reading Kentuck at Queen City, with select images from the permanent collection — one of Glenn House's whimsically grotesque face sculptures; images of the festival quilt patterns and others — adorning the circular building's windows, as renovations continue inside. ...
Miami Marlins select Alabama 3B Gage Miller with No. 92 overall pick in 2024 MLB draft
On Day 2 of the 2024 MLB draft, the Miami Marlins selected Alabama Crimson Tide third baseman Gage Miller with the No. 92 overall pick. Miller spent one season in Tuscaloosa after transferring from Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama. The Pennsylvania native had a strong junior campaign in Tuscaloosa. He amassed a .381 batting average to go along with a team-high 19 home runs and 58 runs batted in. In all likelihood, Miller will elect to turn pro and sign a contract with the Marlins organization. He has the option to return to college if he so chooses. However, it...
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