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Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. We'll update this list as we get more. Courtesy of Ardmore Police Chief Jereme Robison:. Citizens are allowed to shoot...
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Chicken Salad Chick opening new Alabama location
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its seventh location in north Alabama. The popular fast casual restaurant is opening this month at 101 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, the new mixed-use development with retail, residential and entertainment south of I-565. This company-owned restaurant has a drive-thru and a patio for...
Chelsea holds second reading for changes to system of government, pay for next City Council
The Chelsea City Council held a second reading for proposed ordinances to change the city’s form of government and make amendments to the salary of its future mayor and city council members during a meeting on Tuesday, July 2. The post Chelsea holds second reading for changes to system of government, pay for next City Council appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Ground-breaking set for August 8th in Childersburg for ARC Robotics
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A big industrial announcement came during the Childersburg City Council work session prior to the Tuesday, July 2nd regular meeting. ARC Robotics will be breaking ground on a new 17,000 square-foot industrial facility on Plant Road on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The company builds, programs, and maintains industrial robotic equipment.
Fuel advisory notification for all of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is reminding you to stay safe when cooking out this Fourth of July week. Dry conditions are making it easier to accidentally start fires. The forestry commission has issued a ‘fuel advisory notification’ for the state. The state has seen a three-fold increase in wildfires in three weeks.
Chelsea native becomes D1 softball assistant
Sarah Cespedes has hit the ground running in her new gig. Hired as an assistant softball coach at Samford University on June 24, Cespedes was on the road recruiting last weekend. But she has taken a little time to reflect on the opportunity afforded her, entering the NCAA Division I...
Tuberville honors Trussville man as ‘Veteran of the Month’
WASHINGTON–Sen. Tommy Tuberville honored U.S. Army Lt. Col. Wayne Davenport of Trussville as the July “Veteran of the Month” in a video released Tuesday. Tuberville recognizes a different Alabama veteran each month for their service and contribution to their community. “When we think of coaches, we often...
Where the river goes: Trussville man working on ‘most significant ecological restoration in North America'
It was a sunny April day — Earth Day, to be exact — and Jason Throneberry, the director of freshwater programs for The Nature Conservancy in Alabama, was walking the greenway near the Trussville Senior Activity Center. He was talking about a blossoming interest in the environment and...
Chelseafest and The Big Kaboom draws large crowd
The city of Chelsea saw thousands of local residents flock to the field at Chelsea Corners Way to enjoy food, fun and fireworks during this year’s installment of Chelseafest and The Big Kaboom. The post Chelseafest and The Big Kaboom draws large crowd appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
St. Clair County Schools looks for solutions to keep Ragland High School open
RAGLAND, Ala. (WIAT) — The fate of Ragland High School for the 2025-2026 school year is currently uncertain, putting students and parents on edge for what the future holds. On the school’s campus, one building houses kindergarten through sixth-grade students while another serves the town’s seventh through twelfth grade. Roughly 380 students are currently enrolled, […]
Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Peach Auction raised over $80,000 for the second consecutive year on June 29 as dozens of fresh Chilton County peaches were sold. The final total of $81,000 in this year’s peach auction is the second highest amount raised by hosts the Clanton Lions Club, just behind […] The post Chilton County Peach Auction sells 33 baskets for over $80,000 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Jefferson County coroner searching for families of 2 men who recently died
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is requesting the assistance of the public in locating family members of people who recently died. All efforts to locate the following individual’s families have failed. Anyone with information is asked to contact the coroner’s office at 205-930-3603. Darrell Talton On June 19, Darrell Talton, 48, […]
One dead, seven taken to hospital after crash on 280
One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 280 Tuesday afternoon. The coroner says 41-year-old Joshua Andrew Harris of Sylacauga died in the crash. The Sylacauga fire chief says the wreck involving five vehicles happened just after 2 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 280 and Ft Williams St (Sylacauga-Fayetteville Hwy).
‘The community stepped in’: Police credit tips for quick arrest in homicide investigation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Officer Truman Fitzgerald says that on the night of June 20, 41-year-old Demetrius Kidd and 26-year-old Nakita Walker, along with others, were hanging out and got into an argument. Kidd allegedly shot Walker outside a home in New Hill Court. When the police arrived just after...
Driving classes teaching teens to be safe as they hit the road this summer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - With children out of school, there is a spike in car fatalities involving young drivers between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to experts. “This is the time of the year where we see an increased volume of drivers on the roadways, like from 16 to 19 years old,” said Alabama State Trooper Reginal King.
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