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Greensboro woman dead after wreck in Tuscaloosa
A 42-year-old woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa Monday morning. Police say the crash happened just after 8 a.m. on July 22, 2024 in the 4500 block of 45th Street East near Hargrove Road, when Tiffany Sheree Jones of Greensboro was traveling north on Hargrove Road East in a 2006 Ford Explorer that left the roadway and struck a tree in the front yard of a home.
Shocking Animal Control videos spark calls from Columbus GA City Council for an investigation; animal advocates to address council
Shocking videos that surfaced from Columbus Animal Care & Control have sparked city council members to call for an investigation. Last week, Columbus Animal Allies released videos acquired through an open records request from Columbus Animal Care & Control’s security cameras. These videos were recorded between 4 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a day when the facility euthanized 12 healthy, adoptable dogs due to a lack of space.
This week in history: 1969
The headlines from The Greenville Advocate this week in 1969, covered topics ranging from space exploration to advancements in highway safety technology. The week’s headlines include the historic moon landing and the introduction of Vascar speed devices in Alabama. Astronauts on the Moon: In a picture viewed by millions of people all over the […] The post This week in history: 1969 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Texas A&M players weigh in on DJ Durkin's hire at Auburn
Auburn first-year defensive coordinator is no stranger to the now-former SEC West. Hired by Hugh Freeze more than three weeks after Ron Roberts' departure as defensive coordinator, DJ Durkin now enters his third straight stint in the now-defunct SEC division, after previous stops at Ole Miss and Texas A&M. He's coached against Auburn the past four seasons, and is now tasked with fine-tuning and unleashing the Tigers' defense in 2024.
Troy Tiger Sharks qualify for State Swim Meet
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Saturday, July 13th, the Troy Tiger Sharks Swim Team travelled to Dothan for the District VI Swim Meet. The Tiger Sharks placed 3rd overall in the district and had 22 swimmers qualify in a combined total of 37 individual entries and 7 relays for the State Swimming Championships that will be held in Opelika, Alabama July 26th-27th.
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
Magneco/Metrel has grand opening in Gadsden
Magneco/Metrel held a grand opening Friday at its Gadsden location after an $8 million renovation of the former Gulf States Steel site. The plant was originally expected to open in fall 2025. “Due to the excellent support from the City of Gadsden, the Industrial Development Authority and the local supplier...
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
U-Haul to create jobs, space with retail, self-storage facility in Athens
ATHENS — As more people move into Limestone County, they’ll need space to store their belongings. To help meet the demands of the state’s fastest growing county, U-Haul has announced plans to build a retail, moving and 1,100-unit self-storage center in Athens. The 5.3-acre site at 16298...
Historical Association to dedicate new marker at Paint Rock Valley School July 28
The July meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association will be held Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Paint Rock Valley High School in Princeton where they will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the school years of Paint Rock Valley High School and hear about plans for the building from its administrator, Mike Sims.
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