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JSU breaks ground on new performing arts center
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Jacksonville State University honored one of their own Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Performing Arts Center. The lead singer for the group Alabama was on hand along with Gov. Kay Ivey to thank everyone for their love and support. JSU President Don...
5 high school graduates receive thousands of dollars in Croom scholarships
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Five high school graduates from Tuscaloosa and Mississippi were awarded thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships today, all made possible by the Kennis Croom Foundation. The five graduates walked away with a combined total of $45,000. Mallory Rucker will apply her $10,000 Kennis Croom Foundation...
Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is set to host its Third Thursday Plant Sale on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) Greenhouses and Nursery. This event offers an excellent opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens while enhancing […] The post Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
ALDOT prepares for months-long road work in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A major ALDOT road project is beginning that will affect about 9,000 residents in west Alabama. The project will start at State Road 216 and go all the way up to Brookwood, more than 11 miles away. The work itself will include repaving, installing new guardrails...
Shelby County property owner claims controversial inmate facility will not be built
The Shelby County Planning Commission held a public hearing Monday about the proposed zoning map for the Harpersville-Vincent Beat. After the unanimous approval of the map from the Commission, it will go to voters on 8/27 to decide whether or not the map goes into effect. But the many people...
Board of Education to Meet Monday at 4:00pm
MONDAY – 7/15/2024 04:00 PM. Cherokee Administration Building / 260 Cedar Bluff Rd #103, Centre, AL 35960. 7. Proper Procedures for Board Meeting Notification. 12. Adopt Proposed Vape Intervention and Education Policy. 13. Review Proposed 2024-2025 Student Handbook. 14. Review Proposed Policy Revisions. 15. Approve Alabama Education Stability for...
Which former HS stars should have made AL.com’s list of the state’s great wide receivers?
Former Auburn great Terry Beasley was the most common name mentioned by readers in reaction to AL.com’s list of the greatest Alabama high school wide receivers of all-time last week. AL.com named two-time Mr. Football Ryan Williams as its top receiver, topping the list of nine. The other receivers...
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