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Unredacted Alabama court documents shed new light on execution procedures
Unredacted documents posted by Alabama officials in the federal courts’ electronic filing system reveal new details about the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution carried out in January, including the identity of the state’s execution captain, his impressions from inside the death chamber and the concerns of another inmate who is set to die by the same punishment.
Jacksonville State football to travel to Auburn in 2026 for first meeting as FBS foes
Jacksonville State football is heading to the Plains. The Gamecocks announced on Saturday that Jax State and Auburn agreed to a game for the 2026 season at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Gamecocks announced the game will be on Sept. 26. "We're very excited about the opportunity to return to the Plains and...
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation To Host Game Night
Jacksonville, AL – Get ready for an evening of fun and entertainment with Jacksonville Parks and Recreation’s Game Night! Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 25th, at 6 p.m. for the ultimate Game Night revival, held at 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL. This free event offers a variety of games for participants to […] The post Jacksonville Parks and Recreation To Host Game Night appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Early 2024 Preview: Liberty vs Jacksonville State
We have begun our series of an early look ahead to the teams on Liberty’s 2024 schedule. We will give a quick preview of all 12 teams that stand in the Flames’ way of a second straight unbeaten season as second-year head coach Jamey Chadwell prepares his team to defend its 2023 CUSA title.
Alabama Medicaid Agency impacted by Crowdstrike outage
The Alabama Medicaid Agency said Friday it had been affected by the global system outage caused by a glitch in a software update to Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity program. The agency canceled a Friday afternoon meeting on dental services “because of system outages and other circumstances,” said Melanie Cleveland, spokesperson for Alabama Medicaid. Cleveland confirmed the […] The post Alabama Medicaid Agency impacted by Crowdstrike outage appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Look Back ... to a proposal for regional primaries, 1999
Jul. 19—July 19, 1949, in The Star: In state news, Alabama Attorney General A. A. Carmichael will not be taking Julius Vance Harper, 21, back into custody to complete a 10-year sentence for the theft of $5. In Trenton, N.J., today, Federal District Judge Phillip Forman declined to send the Black labor camp escapee back to the Heart of Dixie, finding very credible Harper's testimony that he had ...
Alabama Baseball lands Jacksonville State transfer Brennen Norton
The Alabama Crimson Tide baseball program added some firepower to its roster on Wednesday. Jacksonville State transfer Brennen Norton announced that he was transferring to Alabama via social media. Norton spent three seasons at Jacksonville State. Over the course of his three-year career with the Gamecocks, Norton played primarily third...
Anthony Silkwood Promoted to Jax State’s Pitching Coach – Coaching Successes and Background Highlighted
Silkwood, previously Director of Baseball Operations and Player Development at Jacksonville State, has been promoted to assistant coach overseeing the pitching staff. With a strong background in coaching, particularly working with pitchers, Silkwood's experience includes successful stints at Parkland College and University of Illinois Springfield, contributing to player development and MLB draft selections.
SHANNON FAGAN: Blanchard made a positive impact in many people’s lives
Cancer has taken another life way too soon. Former Piedmont baseball head coach and football defensive coordinator James Blanchard passed away on Friday morning. He was 59. “We lost a great man today, but the impact and the influence he’s had on kids will be felt for a long time,” friend and former Piedmont/current Westbrook Christian head coach Steve Smith said. “I ask that we keep the Blanchard family in our prayers. It’s obviously a tough time.”
Funeral honors 3 Birmingham nightclub mass shooting victims
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The community is remembering the people lost in a mass shooting at a Birmingham nightclub last weekend. A funeral service was held Saturday inside Boutwell Auditorium for three of the four victims. Many people were in tears as they said farewell to 24-year-old Lerandus Anderson, 42-year-old...
Alabama city backtracks after blocking Christian library book: ‘Embarrassing’
A power struggle within the small city of Clay is spilling over into decisions about which books belong on library shelves. Last month, the city manager told library board members they could no longer purchase religious books, in an effort to avoid lawsuits from political groups. City manager Ronnie Dixon initially told library staff that they could not buy a Christian book, but, after complaints, later backtracked and allowed them to purchase it.
Dora woman killed in Walker County crash
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A two-vehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon left a Dora woman dead. According to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Melissa Parker, 42, was injured when the Toyota Tundra she was driving left the roadway and was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado around 12:35 p.m. Prior to impact, both vehicles left the […]
Homewood realtor featured as a host on “The American Dream”
In June, Kathryn Romanchuk, a realtor at RealtySouth, hosted her first episode of “The American Dream.”. Keep reading to find out how she attracted national TV producers + what’s next!. Who is Kathryn Romanchuk?. Romanchuk is a realtor with RealtySouth Crestline and has been in the realty industry...
Jefferson State offering welding course specifically for women
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Jefferson State Community College will be holding a welding course this fall specifically for women. The Women in Welding scholarship program is a 15-week welding course that will cover all expenses for 12 women looking to get into welding. Through a grant from The Women’s Foundation...
Birmingham Zoo slashes July weekend prices for 'Summer's Last Roar' event
The Birmingham Zoo is offering a discounted admission price for the last two weekends in July. During the zoo's 'Summer's Last Roar: Pay and Play Like a Kid!' event, all visitors will pay $12.95 for entry July 20-21 and July 27-28. From seeing the new baby animals (Mopane “Mo-Paw-Nee” the...
Birmingham Mayor Names Accounting Veteran as Chief Financial Officer
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has named Diana L. Bolden, a 26-year accounting professional, as Chief Financial Officer in the City of Birmingham’s Department of Finance. Bolden, who has served the city for a decade, moves into the role upon the retirement of Kevin Moore. After years of experience in...
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