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'Coming together' | Georgia republicans looks to unite the party further together at 8th Congressional District fish fry
PERRY, Ga. — Hundreds of GOP supporters flocked to Georgia National Fairgrounds for the annual 8th Congressional District Fish Fry. The event brought a mixed crowd of elected officials, candidates vying for ballot spots, volunteers and guests. The gathering comes a day after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp formally stamped...
Women’s Golf Opens Season at Tiger Classic
The Troy women's golf team begins its fall season at the Tiger Classic hosted by Clemson at The Walker Course. The tournament features 15 teams and consists of a one-day, 36-hole competition. Coach Randy Keck expressed enthusiasm for starting the season, highlighting the returning players' skills. Key players include junior Laura Fangmeyer, who has a strong career stroke average, and Katelynn Altese, among others. The team will compete without Alyssa Mercado, who is at LPGA Qualifying School.
Troy Position Preview – Bandits / Spears
Troy's outside linebacker unit faces significant changes heading into the 2024 season. The team has to replace All-Sun Belt talents Richard Jibunor and Caleb Ransaw, shifting the focus to players like Phillip Lee, who was a defensive leader before an injury. New transfers, including Jah-Mal Williams and Devin Lafayette, are expected to make immediate contributions. The bandit and spear positions, crucial for the defense, will rely on players with versatility to adapt to the evolving roles. John Perry and Eric Shaw represent the emerging talent in this reshaped defensive lineup.
Daycare reopens with new leadership
The daycare facility located at the former YMCA building in Greenville is nearing its much-anticipated reopening, with only licensing and inspections standing in the way. City officials say they are optimistic that the final hurdles will be cleared within the next week or two, bringing new life to a long-awaited project. “It’s in the same […] The post Daycare reopens with new leadership appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Dothan’s Amazon Distribution Center Grows Closer to Completion
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – The Amazon Distribution Center on Kelley Drive in Dothan is making significant progress, with construction moving swiftly toward completion. On-site today (Saturday), WDNews observed that a large portion of the expansive parking lot has been freshly paved, and small trees are ready to be planted, signaling the final stages of landscaping.
Early Morning Fire Hits Home on Glen Lawrence Rd; No Injuries Reported
COWARTS, Ala (WDNews) – A structure fire broke out early this morning on Glen Lawrence Rd. Fortunately, no one was inside the home at the time of the blaze. The Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, Cowarts Volunteer Fire Department, and Ashford Rescue responded swiftly to the scene. Authorities are currently...
Nick Saban's Wife Has Icy Reaction To Viral Sign At College GameDay
Nick Saban was a big hit during College GameDay in Dublin, Ireland. Saban's first appearance of the season drew a large crowd, with the "GameDay" signs that further fuel the spirit of college football every weekend. Clearly, it's all in good fun. The legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach was ...
Local arrowheads to be featured in PCI exhibit
Historical Society meeting to be held at gallery Bobby and Tammy Davis recently visited the Three Notch Museum where they helped to identify and label the names of the various arrowheads in the museum’s collection. A shadow box containing these vintage arrowheads will be on display at the Cotton Street Gallery as part of its […] The post Local arrowheads to be featured in PCI exhibit appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
PCI exhibit opens at Cotton Street Gallery Tuesday
The Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia is partnering Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an exhibition celebrating the tribe’s rich history of handcrafted regalia and traditional art. A soft opening was held Friday, August 23, with a ribbon cutting that afternoon. Items on display will include powwow regalia, princess regalia, basketry, quilts, reproduction pottery, […] The post PCI exhibit opens at Cotton Street Gallery Tuesday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Man’s body found in water on Okaloosa Island
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Deputies are investigating after a man’s body was found Sunday. According to a Facebook post made Sunday evening, a body was found in the water behind “The Boardwalk” on Okaloosa Island. Right now, they’re still trying to determine who the man is. The post didn’t specify how the man died […]
Washington County EMS proposes new Holmes Valley Road Station
In a significant move to enhance emergency response capabilities, Randy Truette, the Director of Washington County Emergency Management Services (EMS), has unveiled a proposal to establish a new EMS station on Holmes Valley Road in Vernon. This strategic initiative is aimed at optimizing response times for emergency situations across the Vernon area and the southern parts of the county.
Destin High reefs go down in memorial
For the second year in a row, the Destin High School fishing class has raised funds and help build and put out artificial fishing reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. On Aug. 21, the Reefmaker’s Maranatha II went out and deployed 14 artificial reefs just a couple of miles off the beach, near the Okaloosa Island Pier.
Troy vs. Nevada August 31 Tickets & Start Time
At Veterans Memorial Stadium (AL) on Saturday, August 31, 2024, the Nevada Wolf Pack will visit the Troy Trojans (0-0). Want to see Troy take on Nevada in person? Ticketmaster has you covered. Follow our link to get tickets today!. Bet on this or any college football matchup at BetMGM.
Mississippi man airlifted after crash in Santa Rosa County
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – A Mississippi man is facing serious injuries after a motorcycle crash on Sunday. Florida Highway Patrol officials said the crash happened just after 3:20 p.m. on Interstate 10 mile marker 34 in Santa Rosa County. According to a news release, a 32-year-old man from Gulfport Mississippi was traveling west […]
Alabama high school sports: Vote for Gadsden Times boys and girls athlete of the Week of August 23
It's time to vote for the Gadsden area boys and girls athlete of the week. This is the first week of the fall AHSAA season for Alabama high school sports and plenty of action happened on Thursday and Friday from around the area as stars shined in their return to action. Nominees for athlete of...
Motorcyclist killed, crash under investigation
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Fort Walton Beach police say they are investigating after a motorcyclist was reportedly killed in a crash on Saturday. Officers said around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Beal Parkway and Garnett Ave NE, a motorcycle and pickup truck crashed. They said the motorcyclist had been driving north on Beal Parkway, about to go through the intersection, as the pickup truck turned left off of Garnett Ave onto Beal Parkway.
Fort Walton Beach Police Department investigating a traffic homicide
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Fort Walton Beach police officers responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of State Road 189 and Garnett Ave NE on Saturday. In a news release, the crash happened at approximately 5 p.m, a Harley motorcycle was traveling northbound on SR 189 when it collided with a pickup truck. […]
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