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Alabama football now charging for preseason autographs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes have been made to preseason operations at three universities, including Alabama’s Fan Day, ESPN reported Friday. Fans will be able to watch the football team practice for free during Alabama’s Fan Day on August 11, but those wanting players’ autographs will have to open their wallets.
Ex-Alabama WR Inks Major NIL Deal
NIL is unregulated in college football, and athletes are beginning to take advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to them. Players on the Crimson Tide have earned brand deals with car dealerships, with Ty Simpson having a brand deal with Harbin Automotive. Now, a former Alabama wide receiver and another Texas Longhorn are cashing in as well.
Alternate role pitched for member of Auburn football team's 'Freeze Four'
Auburn Daily On SI's Terrance Biggs believes one member of the Auburn football "Freeze Four" is best suited to contribute in a punt-returning role: Bryce Cain, the five-foot-10 slot receiver out of Baker (Mobile). "Right now, based on size, film and reports, Cain runs a sub-4.5. So, where would that...
Local artist’s mural brightens up Glencoe Public Library
The Glencoe Public Library’s new mural painted by local artist Kayla David Allen with assistance from Elaina Moore. Photo by Chris McCarthy/The Messenger. A local artist recently added to the aesthetics of downtown Glencoe. Glencoe Public Library board members, staff, volunteers and local officials were on hand for the...
USPS seeking to recruit mail carriers for rural communities
On Thursday, Hattiesburg hosted one of the 37 job fairs organized by the United States Postal Service across two states. (WDAM) reported this event. The USPS recently conducted job fairs in Alabama and Mississippi with the aim of hiring workers to serve over 100 cities. The postal service is currently...
First-Ever Restaurant on Lake Tuscaloosa Aims to Open in August
An already successful local business owner is weeks away from opening the first-ever full-service restaurant on the banks of Lake Tuscaloosa. Justin Holt owns Southern Ale House in north Tuscaloosa, which celebrated 10 years of service earlier this year, and also recently opened the Deli Press, a newspaper-themed sandwich shop across McFarland Boulevard from his first restaurant.
All-terrain vehicle crash kills man in Cherokee County
A Centre man has died following an accident in an all-terrain vehicle in Cherokee County on Friday evening. Scott F. Wade, 51, was killed after his ATV left the road and hit an embankment. He was thrown from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Police: Millbrook couple arrested after three-year-old daughter tests positive for drugs
Millbrook police say a couple faces charges of chemical endangerment of a child after their three-year-old daughter tested positive for drugs. Police Chief P.K. Johnson says his office received information from the Elmore County Department of Human Resources about a child endangerment case. He says detectives were told that a Millbrook couple, later identified as 29-year-old Hollie Moen and 31-year-old Mitchell L. Harrison, had both tested positive for methamphetamine and marijuana during a DHR investigation.
New Tallassee businesses could lead to more
Recruiting new business in Tallassee is paying off right now. In a matter of a couple weeks, two new businesses have opened in downtown Tallassee with posts of another coming soon and a regional franchise has opened an automatic car wash on Gilmer Avenue. It comes after the City of Tallassee has spent years trying to replace utilities downtown and dress it up.
Birmingham Business Hall of Fame inducts 2 Mountain Brook residents
Jim Dixon said when he thinks of his father-in-law, William “Billy” Hulsey, the first thing that comes to mind is his integrity and commitment to fairness. “That’s the motto of our company — integrity, not compromise — and that describes Billy to a T,” said Dixon, who serves as president and CEO of Arlington Properties, a role formerly held by Hulsey for decades.
Alabama football now charging for preseason autographs
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes have been made to preseason operations at three universities, including Alabama’s Fan Day, ESPN reported Friday. Fans will be able to watch the football team practice for free during Alabama’s Fan Day on August 11, but those wanting players’ autographs will have to open their wallets.
Former Alabama football star named Paul W. Bryant head football coach
Former Alabama football player Christion Jones was named the new football coach at Paul W. Bryant High School on Friday, the school announced on X, formerly Twitter. Jones replaces coach John McKenzie, who led the Stampede to a 3-7 mark in 2023 during his one season with the program. It was announced last week that McKenzie is the new coach at Vigor, returning to the Wolves program in Mobile County after leading them to a state...
Mayor Randall & Kendra Woodfin celebrate birth of “Baby Woodfin”
It’s official: Kendra and Randall Woodfin are parents! Congratulations to The Woodfins on the birth of their baby girl!. “Baby Woodfin” was brought into this world on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Mayor Woodfin shared the big news on his social media, stating:. “Baby Woodfin is here!. She is...