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Changes to 2024 Fireworks show
NOTICE: We've been in communication with the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association, and there will be a few changes to tonight's fireworks show in Gadsden due to unforeseen circumstances. The launch area for the fireworks will now be at the OLD CONVENTION HALL site next to the Amp. Show time is still...
ADRS breaks ground on new location in Gadsden
The expansion of Gadsden State’s Adult Learning program left Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) in Gadsden without a building to operate out of. Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Executive Director David Hooks and his staff were able to come up with a creative solution to fund a new property.
South Georgia celebrates Independence Day with several local events
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Communities across South Georgia are gearing up for Independence Day with parades and festivals. Below are what events are planned to celebrate our country’s independence:. Ben Hill County. The City of Fitzgerald is hosting a 4th of July Celebration at Paulk Park on July 4....
Tragic Incident at Jacksonville’s Jax Fest Fireworks Show
Jacksonville, AL – A festive evening turned tragic earlier tonight when an unexpected accident occurred during the setup for the much-anticipated fireworks display at Jax Fest. At approximately 6:15 PM, a firework shell detonated unexpectedly while being prepared by the technicians of Pyrotecnico, the company responsible for the show. Despite no power source being connected […] The post Tragic Incident at Jacksonville’s Jax Fest Fireworks Show appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Hopkinsville man named associate pastor at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta
A Hopkinsville man has been named an associate pastor at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. preached. The Rev. Donavan Pinner, who recently graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with the Master of Divinity, will serve as the associate pastor for children and youth at Ebenezer. Pinner studied philosophy and religion at Morehouse College in Atlanta before enrolling at Princeton.
State investigating reports of fentanyl exposure at the Arc of Blount County
ONEONTA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Oneonta Police Department are investigating reports residents of the Arc of Blount County, a center for adults with developmental disabilities, were exposed to fentanyl. The suspected exposure happened in June, but it’s unclear how many residents were impacted,...
‘He’s touched the lives of so many’: Funeral set for firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
Funeral plans have been announced for a Jefferson County firefighter who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Blount County. Justin Phillip King, 23, died Tuesday night when his Harley-Davidson left U.S. 31 near Church Street and struck a utility pole. King was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead...
Retired Soldier transforms ammo cans into artwork
Passing the single-car garage you’d never guess who was hanging out in there. Lamar Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Martin Luther King, Tupac Shakur and John Lewis are all gathered in a garage built on a former cottonfield in Harvest. The artwork collection of these pop-culture personalities sprung out...
Boom City booming: Fireworks warehouse ‘packed full’ of supplies
LANETT — Located at Exit 77 on I-85, Boom City USA is ready for one of its two busy periods of the year, July 4th. The other big day is New Year’s Eve, and that’s a long way away. The post Boom City booming: Fireworks warehouse ‘packed full’ of supplies appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Woman shot, killed at apartment complex in Avondale
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is on the scene of a homicide investigation in the 4200 block of 5th Avenue South. According to public information officer Truman Fitzgerald, officers responded to a person shot call at an apartment complex in the area at around 4:40 p.m. An adult female was pronounced dead at […]
Bryce Hospital Museum opens in Tuscaloosa
The Alabama Department of Mental Health recently celebrated the opening of the Bryce Hospital Museum in Tuscaloosa. Department and state leaders said the museum will serve as a reminder of Alabama’s legacy and role in America’s mental health landscape transformation. “We are proud to open the Bryce Hospital...
Birmingham’s tallest building in possible financial trouble
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham’s tallest building is in possible financial trouble, the CEO of REV Birmingham says the building’s owners have entered it into a receivership. The news about the Shipt Tower has some in downtown Birmingham concerned. David Fleming, the CEO of REV Birmingham, a non-profit whose mission is to revitalize the city, […]
St. Clair County Schools looks for solutions to keep Ragland High School open
RAGLAND, Ala. (WIAT) — The fate of Ragland High School for the 2025-2026 school year is currently uncertain, putting students and parents on edge for what the future holds. On the school’s campus, one building houses kindergarten through sixth-grade students while another serves the town’s seventh through twelfth grade. Roughly 380 students are currently enrolled, […]
New $47 million golf facility nearing finish line at University of Alabama
Construction at the University of Alabama is a year-round endeavor, but residents are accustomed to major projects popping up while students are away. This summer, UA is upgrading major street intersections and opening a brand new golf facility. Major projects set for this year include renovations, upgrades, and new construction...
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