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Look Back ... to a massive cleanup imminent at fort, 1999
Jul. 16—July 16, 1949: The date fell on a Saturday during a 12-year period (1940-52) when The Star didn't publish on that day of the week. July 16, 1999, in The Star: Army officials moved closer this week to beginning the cleanup of Fort McClellan's thousands of acres where unexploded munitions are scattered all over. Removal of the unexploded ordnance is vital to the redevelopment of the ...
Alabama employee health insurance boards expect shortfalls in coming years
The heads of the boards overseeing Alabama’s two health insurance plans for public employees said Monday they were looking at potential losses and the possible need to use reserves in the coming future, which could lead to increased costs. Representatives of the of the State Employees Insurance Board (SEIB), which oversees the state employees’ health […] The post Alabama employee health insurance boards expect shortfalls in coming years appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Coaches Corner: Miles Holcomb shares his path to Tuscaloosa County football
Football has nearly always been a part of Miles Holcomb's life. The now-Tuscaloosa County head football coach and Crossville, Alabama, native first got around the game when he was in the second grade, serving as an assistant manager to the Crossville team much due to the influence of his then-PE coach. He wanted to play football, but without permission from his father to do so, Holcomb instead served as an assistant manager for the team, which he...
Britt’s return, Saban’s prediction: Down in Alabama
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt of Enterprise was back before a national audience in probably the biggest way since her rebuttal to President Biden’s State of the Union speech in March. Britt spoke in prime time during the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, reports AL.com’s Mike...
United Way Launches THRIVE Initiative to Tackle Mental Health Crisis in Calhoun County
Anniston, AL – United Way of East Central Alabama has unveiled its latest initiative, THRIVE, aimed at addressing the urgent mental health challenges facing homeless, low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations in the region. THRIVE represents a groundbreaking collaborative effort designed to confront the critical intersection of mental illness, homelessness, and poverty. The program will feature […] The post United Way Launches THRIVE Initiative to Tackle Mental Health Crisis in Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Expect damaging winds and quarter-sized hail with thunderstorms in DeKalb and Jackson counties Wednesday
On Wednesday at 1:53 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning valid until 2:30 p.m. for DeKalb and Jackson counties. Look for quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 1:53 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Ider, or 13 miles...
Birmingham metro’s 6th Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover
Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover’s Riverchase Plaza. The popular seafood joint moved into the former Falafel Cafe space in mid-June. The new location is Boston Fish Supreme’s sixth in the Birmingham metro area. A spokesperson at the Boston Fish Supreme in Hoover told Bham Now that...
Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts, fondly referred to as The ROC. This visionary $41.3 million project aims to inspire a deep appreciation for the arts among students and enhance the cultural fabric of […] The post Jacksonville State University Breaks Ground on Randy Owen Center for the Performing Arts appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Prattville paramedic named Alabama Firefighter of the Year
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A paramedic in Prattville has been honored with a statewide award, the Prattville Fire Department announced in a social media post. Firefighter paramedic Josh Shedd was honored Tuesday night with the State of Alabama Firefighter of the Year award. Shedd was nominated by his command staff...
EA Sports College Football 25 ratings for Jacksonville State and Troy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(WIAT) — The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game releases Friday, July 19, but those who pre-ordered the game gained three days early access. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks make their first appearance in the game as they became an FBS team in 2023. Left guard Clay Webb is Jax State’s top player […]
$25,000 cash reward for information on death of Birmingham 5-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – A $25,000 reward has been offered by the Birmingham Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama for information in the case of five-year-old shooting victim Landyn Brooks. Brooks and his mother, Arkia Berry, were in a vehicle with Eric Ashley Jr. when the vehicle was shot at by an unknown […]
90′s back to school gospel concert happening this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir is inviting families to enjoy gospel music while getting prepped for the new school year. The choir is hosting a “Back to the 90′s” gospel concert for parents and students in the community. At the event, families will be given free school supplies for the upcoming year. The choir’s founder and director, Ahkeem Lee, says it was originally founded for this purpose almost nine years ago.
‘On par with a state championship;’ Hewitt-Trussville outperforms state, national AP Test scores
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville City Schools recently announced that the Advanced Placement (AP) Test scores at Hewitt-Trussville High School were double the state average and significantly higher than the national average, according to preliminary data. AP classes are college-level classes, which can count for college credit, offered to high school students.
Tuscaloosa’s Sitar to Open New “Express” Location North of River
It will soon be easier than ever to get the legendary taste of Tuscaloosa's Sitar of India hot to go after they open a new "Express" location north of the Black Warrior River. A spokesperson for the restaurant told the Thread that after 20 years introducing Tuscaloosa to the delights of Indian cuisine, the owners at Sitar are ready to expand and have signed a lease to open a new space in northern Tuscaloosa.
West Tuscaloosa Gunfight Leaves 1 Injured, Several Houses Struck
A Wednesday morning gunfight in west Tuscaloosa injured one man and saw several area homes struck by bullets. Police are still on the scene and this situation is still developing, but at 9:30 a.m., TPD spokesperson Stephanie Taylor said officers responded to the area of Kaulton Park in west Tuscaloosa after gunshots were reported around 8:45 a.m.
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