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JSU is getting a 41 million dollar project starting today.
Plans are being made to expand mental health care throughout the area. Local first responders are offering free life-saving classes, and gardeners will get a chance this week to show off their tomatoes. A cooler and wetter forecast. North and south all-star game has two stand out players. https://youtu.be/s8vngsi00mw The post JSU is getting a 41 million dollar project starting today. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
‘Put the guns down’: Sister grieves brother killed in Birmingham mass shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When asked to describe Stevie McGhee, his sister Stenisha remembers him as a loving and compassionate man. “He was always making people laugh,” Stenisha said. “He was the life of the party.” The memories of time spent with her big brother are now bittersweet, as the 39-year-old was among the four victims […]
JSU's football stadium now called AmFirst Stadium
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The home of Jax State football has a new name. The Jacksonville State University board of trustees approved the naming of the football stadium as AmFirst Stadium. It's the first time in the university's history the stadium has been named. “Jacksonville State University is thrilled to...
Remembering Conner Owen, Ashville football player who always had a smile on his face
Ashville High School's Conner Owen has been remembered as a kid who always had a smile on his face since his tragic death last month. Owen died after hitting his head while swimming at a friend's house in Ashville on June 20. He was 17 and was getting ready to go into his junior year at the high school. Owen played football, baseball and wrestled for the Bulldogs. ...
Some pretty cool concerts are coming our way in August—take a look
Summer concerts season is well underway, and the Huntsville area will host plenty of cool concerts throughout August at multiple venues. Check out these concerts coming to the Rocket City next month:. Lainey Wilson. One of the most anticipated shows of the summer is almost here, as Lainey Wilson comes...
2024 Season Preview: Springville Tigers
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor SPRINGVILLE – Jon Clements, the reigning Trussville Tribune Coach of the Year, enters his fourth season as the head coach at Springville and the Tigers are trending in the right direction. After a 4-6 season in 2021 and a 1-9 season in 2022, Clements famously spent some time in Colorado […]
Welcome weekend evening anchor, reporter Giselle Hood!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Giselle joined the News 19 team in June 2024 as a Weekend Evening Anchor/MMJ. Giselle is representing the Crimson Tide in Huntsville! As a graduate of The University of Alabama, she’s thrilled to call the Rocket City her new home. Before joining the News...
‘A monster’: SEC quarterbacks on Alabama’s Jalen Milroe
There’s no talk of baking of a cake this year at SEC Media Days. Unlike last year, when former Alabama football coach Nick Saban compared the quarterback competition to his grandmother Anna Saban’s baking process. He brought up the analogy to explain that the Crimson Tide needed to let the quarterback competition process play out and patience was necessary.
Huntsville Police searching for pair of shoplifters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police Department investigators needs the publics help in tracking down a pair of shoplifters. Officials say two women stole several Nike items from the Academy Sports store at the corner of Drake Ave. and Memorial Pkwy. nearly two weeks ago. Surveillance footage caught the two...
Slide into summer fun! Drive-In Ministries to host Summer Fun Fest this Saturday
Sunshine, water slides and endless summer adventures to come this Saturday at the Drive-In Park with their annual Summer Fun Fest. The Fun fest is hosted by Drive-In Ministries, and it is free to the public. The event will take place on Saturday July 20th from 10 a.m. to noon, with activities geared towards kids around the ages of 3-12 at the Drive-In Park, at 1349 Old Ridge Rd. in Prattville.
Alabama A&M places five players on preseason All-SWAC team
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama A&M University football program placed five members on the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Teams, the conference announced on Tuesday morning during media day at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Running back Donovan Eaglin, wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt and defensive back Emari Pait received SWAC Preseason First Team honors, while offensive linemen Carson Vinson and Cameron Williams earned second team recognition.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office launches Smartphone App
TALLAPOOSA, Ala. (WRBL) – Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett unveils a groundbreaking smartphone application designed to enhance communication and information sharing with residents and visitors. The app, developed by TheSheriffApp.com, promises to revolutionize the way the Sheriff’s Office engages with the community. The app offers a range of features that provide quick and easy access […]
Alabama QB Ty Simpson signs multi-year NIL deal with Harbin Automotive
Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson has signed a multi-year name, image, likeness (NIL) deal with Harbin Automotive, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. Simpson’s first truck will be a 2024 Chevy Silverado. He will receive a new truck every few months in exchange for promoting Harbin. Simpson has an estimated NIL value of $666,000. He ranks at No. 60 among the NIL 100. In the past, Simpson had NIL deals with Amazon Prime and EA Sports. The Tennessee native is expected to be Alabama’s backup quarterback for the 2024-2025 season. This multi-year NIL deal could be a positive sign when it comes to Simpson potentially returning to Tuscaloosa following his redshirt sophomore season. He has three years of college eligibility remaining. Alabama QB Ty Simpson has entered into a multi-year NIL agreement with Harbin Automotive. He will receive a new Ford or Chevrolet truck every several months in exchange for promoting Harbin. He's starting with a 2024 Chevy Silverado. via @PeteNakos_: https://t.co/K2lGVxiCkr pic.twitter.com/1BQNuVZIdV — On3 NIL (@On3NIL) July 15, 2024 Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama football program.
AAMU Concludes Television Slate with Three Games on SWAC Digital Network
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University football team will have three games streamed on the SWAC Digital Network, the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) announced during media day on Tuesday at the Sheraton-Birmingham Hotel. Alabama A&M will play its first two home games on Sept. 7 and Sept. 14 against...
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