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Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Verbena High School posted five takeaways in its season opener against Holy Spirit Catholic School to take it 30-12 on the road on Aug. 23. The Red Devils forced four fumbles and one interception out of Holy Spirit, including three in the second half that boosted Verbena down the […] The post Verbena gets five takeaways in road win over Holy Spirit to start season appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Second AshFest to Bring 8 Hours of Music & Standup to Brewery Saturday
A festival in memory of a DCH nurse will return Saturday, bringing eight hours of music, stand-up comedy and more to Tuscaloosa's Druid City Brewing Company. AshFest first came to the brewery last year, organized by Tuscaloosa's Jimmy Mixon in memory of his late wife Ashley Mixon, a second-career nurse.
Hundreds fill Legion Field for second annual ‘Stop the Violence’ football game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A.H. Parker High School and Ramsay High School kicked off their football season with the second annual “Stop the Violence” football game. Fans from both A.H. Parker High School and Ramsay High School poured into Legion Field for the big game offering support for their favorite team. But it’s the meaning […]
Nick Saban Admits What 'Worried' Him Most About Alabama This Season
The college football world will look slightly different this season, as arguably the best coach of all time will no longer be roaming the sidelines. Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban is now an analyst for ESPN's "College GameDay" after leading the Crimson Tide to six titles during his tenure in ...
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest in Athens
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A man has been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop Tuesday in Athens. According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, the narcotics unit along with the Athens Police Department conducted the traffic stop on Hine Street. The stop led to 8.3 ounces of...
1 arrested after robbery, foot chase with BPD
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One man is in custody after running from Birmingham Police during a robbery Saturday afternoon. Birmingham Police say they were dispatched to a robbery in progress call in the 4600 block of 13th Avenue N. around 12:45 Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, BPD says they learned that...
Huntsville YMCA filing for bankruptcy
Huntsville YMCA announced Friday it is filing for bankruptcy. The organization says it still plans to remain operational without any interruptions at this time. Today, Huntsville YMCA Board Chair Karockas Watkins, president & CEO of Ability Plus, and Interim CEO Jeff Collen issued this statement:. “Today, the Huntsville YMCA, also...
7-year-old boy drowns in Autauga County pool
PRATTVILLE − A seven-year-old boy drowned in Autauga County on Friday night, Sheriff Mark Harrell confirmed. Harrell said the drowning happened at a private pool in the County Line area of Autauga County. The unincorporated community is about 10 miles north of Prattville near the Autauga-Elmore county line. The boy's name was not released. ...
Coosada residents upset over electric for gas facility
Potential new Alabama Power lines to a Spire liquified natural gas plant and storage facility near Coosada have neighbors almost screaming for help. Coosada Mayor Jim Houston, councilmember Howard Goza and Henry Hassey all live on Jackson Bend Road. They said for months Alabama Power has been trying to take their property to construct a new high voltage power line to power the gas plant just outside town limits. Hassey is concerned with how close the lines are to current residences.
Construction underway on massive sculpture in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE – Construction began this week to erect a new sculpture on the lawn of Huntsville Hospital along Governors Drive. When completed, the sculpture will soar an impressive 21 feet tall and 25 feet wide, beautifully connecting the Medical District with Arts Huntsville’s popular downtown Public Art Trail.
Habitat for Humanity taking applications for homes in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties are building four new homes in Clanton and will be taking applications for two of them this September. The four homes are being built on the south side of 1st Avenue between 11th Street S. and 12th Street S. Jacklyn […] The post Habitat for Humanity taking applications for homes in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
This Alabama city is among the top 10 for new apartments being built in the US
Huntsville is 10th among U.S. cities seeing the largest increases in new apartments. That’s according to The New York Times, which said more than 2 million new apartments are expected to built nationally by 2028. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
Austin outlasts Hartselle in double-overtime thriller
One of the first things Austin coach Jeremy Perkins told his team was the obvious. “You found a way to win the ball game,” he said after Friday’s double-overtime win over Hartselle. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
DCH medicine program proving to be popular with patients
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Meds to the Beds! A catchy name for a program at DCH in Tuscaloosa and one that so far has impacted thousands of patients. It all comes down to one word - convenience. It’s proven to be so popular that DCH leaders estimate at least 5,000 patients have benefited from it in the last four years.
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