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Paul Finebaum says Auburn 'wants to feel good about themselves' in game with Alabama A&M
Auburn football kicks off its 2024 season in a handful of days with hopes of turning things around after a disappointing last year. The Tigers recorded their third-straight losing season at 6-7, but seek a better performance in year two under head coach Hugh Freeze. Auburn opens up its campaign...
Crestwood Boulevard to get a new car wash despite Birmingham’s moratorium
A new car wash won its appeal on Tuesday when the Birmingham City Council agreed to allow it as an exception to a moratorium on new car washes approved in March and extended for 90 more days earlier this month. Whitecap Auto Spa, owned by Whitecap Car Wash LLC of...
Oxford Fire Department Prepares Finalists for State Certification in Firefighter Bridge Program
Oxford, AL – Candidates for state firefighter certification are entering the final days of the Oxford Fire Department/Alabama Fire College Firefighter Bridge Program, an annual six-week initiative that enables certified volunteer firefighters to complete an abbreviated recruit school and transition to state-certified firefighters. This certification is a crucial step for those seeking a professional career in […] The post Oxford Fire Department Prepares Finalists for State Certification in Firefighter Bridge Program appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Albert Striplin, Prattville City Councilor District 1, has passed away
A longtime Prattville City Councilman for District 1, Albert Striplin, passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family and friends. The City of Prattville has announced that in honor and remembrance of Councilor Albert Striplin, flags will be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of his interment.
Former Auburn, LSU quarterback to start against Alabama in Week 1
Set to travel to Tuscaloosa in Week 1, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have announced that TJ Finley will start at quarterback for the program when they play the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. A familiar face to Alabama fans, Finley transferred to Western Kentucky this past offseason from Texas State,...
Dust devil forms in Hartselle on Tuesday
A dust devil forms on sunny days when you have hot air converging and rising, creating an area of low pressure at the surface. The air is stretched vertically, leading to a further intensification of the spin along the axis of rotation. The dust devil can sustain itself as long as hot air continues to converge and rise. These aren’t known to do much damage but they can toss around smaller objects. Thanks to News 19 viewer Scott Hill in Hartselle for sending in the video!
Spartans ranked No. 7 this week
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Mountain Brook is ranked No. 7 in Class 6A. The Spartans were impressive in a 28-0 win over Demopolis and jumped three spots in the poll. This week, Mountain Brook...
Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
Paul DeMarco: Labor Day Traditional Kick Off to Campaign Season in Alabama for November Elections
By Paul DeMarco With summer unofficially over this week and Labor Day soon, election season will really begin in earnest. The November election is just around the corner, which means the candidates are about to spend all of their campaign funds to get out the vote. And with over 3.8 million voters in Alabama, there […]
No repeat of last year's reduction in Alabama grocery tax- Here’s why
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Since her husband died, Diane Huey and her mother eat out pretty often, but there's still that occasional meal at home, which is why at a Midtown Mobile grocery store today... "I was looking at the deli and chicken is $4.99 a pound,” she says....
Very hot and humid air returns Wednesday, storms are back beginning on Thursday
Wednesday: The area of high pressure aloft will remain over us on Wednesday, so that means more heat. It will be sunny with higher humidity levels. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100. The heat index will be around 100-105+. Thursday: The high pressure will move northeast of Alabama on Thursday, […]
Students Can Apply for UA System’s Capitol Scholars
Students planning to pursue a career in federal government or related fields can apply for an exciting opportunity to intern in Washington, DC, next summer. The University of Alabama System Office of External Affairs is seeking its next class of Capitol Scholars to serve in summer 2025. The Capitol Scholars...
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