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Offensive Lineman Brandon Council Returns To Roughriders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have activated American offensive lineman Brandon Council from their suspended list and added him to the practice roster. Council (6’4-310) returns to the Roughriders after playing 12 games for the Club in 2023. The North Carolina native made five starts at left tackle and seven starts at right tackle over that time. He also attended rookie minicamp with the New York Jets 2023. Collegiately, Council spent three seasons at Auburn University (2020-22) where he lined up at all five positions along the offensive line over 27 games played. He ended his collegiate career with an appearance in...
NEW: Major expansion coming to Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville Hospital Health System (HHHS) has announced that the Madison Street Tower will receive a major expansion, which is estimated to take 22 months. Construction is expected to begin this fall, resulting in five additional floors and 100 patient rooms. Read on to learn more about why this project is...
Support Julian Morris’s Legal Defense Amid Tragedy
DOVER — As previously reported in Morris Focus, Julian Morris, a member of the Dover High School Graduate Class of 2011, has been identified by the Birmingham Police Department as a person of interest. (Click here to read the previous article.) Julian’s attorney, Victor Revill, Esq., issued the following...
Hueytown awarded 400K to develop new West Rock Mountain Preserve trail system
Hueytown’s new West Rock Mountain Preserve is one step closer to becoming an outdoor paradise for hikers and cyclists. Earlier this week, Governor Kay Ivey awarded the West Jefferson County town a $400,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program to begin working on creating a trail system at the 330-acre preserve.
Alabama leaders speak out after two mass shootings in one week
State leaders in Alabama are expressing concern after two mass shootings occurred within a week. The incidents have sparked worry and prompted officials to consider measures to ensure the safety of residents. Over the weekend, four individuals lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident that occurred in Birmingham. Additionally,...
Alabama-born drummer rocks the RNC stage with band Sixwire
by Blair Moore, Tribune feature writer MILWAUKEE, WI. — If you watched the Republican National Convention this week, you probably heard the Nashville house band everyone is buzzing about: Sixwire. The group’s drummer, Chuck Tilley, has deep Alabama roots. Tilley grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where his musical journey began. He was banging on toy […]
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.
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 […]
Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Billingsley High School’s Sadie Primm suited up for the South All-Stars in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Softball Game in Montgomery on July 17. Part of the 28th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Week, Primm was selected as a member of the South All-Stars team to showcase some of the best […] The post Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Keep Getting In Line: Addison Garner
Addison Garner, formerly of Opelika, would wake each morning in her small New York City apartment at 5 a.m. She’d hurry to a theater casting call, wait in line for hours only to be told at the end of the day to come back tomorrow. Disappointed, she’d return home, only to wake the next day to do it all again.
2 Birmingham Civil Rights sites to be nominated for World Heritage List
This week, the National Parks Service was authorized to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites across the country for the UNESCO World Heritage List. Two of those sites are located right here in The Magic City—read on to learn more about the nominated sites and...
Spain Park players lead area kids in football camp
Just moments before torrential rain showers rolled across Spain Park High School, the Spain Park Jaguars finished up a fun couple of hours teaching skills to kids in the Hoover area at the Spain Park Football Camp on Wednesday, July 17. The post Spain Park players lead area kids in football camp appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Previewing Perspectives with Eric Reynolds: Willie Mays
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This week on Perspectives... last month the baseball world mourned the passing of Hall of Famer Willie Mays. The Alabama native passed away the week of planned recognition celebrations in Birmingham’s historic 100+ year-old ballpark. We talk to one of Mobile’s Major League greats about how his plans to attend were affected and the legacy Willie Mays left.
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Warm, muggy and unsettled this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Staying unsettled for Saturday with another round of showers and storms. Overnight storms have moved out which will allow us a brief break, showers and storms will likely build once again before midday and continue into the afternoon. A front will stall out over the southeast and...
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
Worldwide internet outage slowing flights at Alabama airports: What to know
A major internet outage affecting Microsoft on Friday morning has slowed flights at Alabama’s largest airports. “The global tech outage continues to cause delays for United, Delta, and American,” Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport posted on X. “But, things are moving slowly. Southwest Airlines not impacted by the outage. If...
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