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Vaith to serve as Alabama 4-H Ambassador
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County 4-H announced recently that rising senior Marynn Vaith from Chilton County High School will serve as an Alabama 4-H Ambassador for 2024-2025. Vaith has been involved with the 4-H program in Chilton County for nearly seven years, and she started when she was eight years old. […] The post Vaith to serve as Alabama 4-H Ambassador appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
This week in HS Sports: New executive director must address key topics quickly
Heath Harmon officially starts his new job as executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Monday. Since he was named to the position early last month, Harmon has spent five weeks putting the finishing touches on his tenure as Oxford High School’s principal and talking to people – a lot of people.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Friday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:11 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:11 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
How can you tell if the coastal Alabama waters you’re swimming in are safe?
In the summer, millions of tourists and locals alike flock to the beaches and waters of coastal Alabama for a relaxing and fun vacation. But you may be wondering if the waterway you’re headed to is safe to swim in, or safe for your kids to swim in. Fortunately, there’s a way to check bacteria levels beforehand.
SCHRA Special Called Governing Board Meeting
The South Central Human Resource Agency Governing Board Meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the SCHRA Central Office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville, TN. The SCHRA Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property, and Personnel Committees will meet prior to the Governing Board Meeting at 10:00 am.
Tips on how to keep electricity cost down as temperatures rise
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Staying cool this summer could be costly. "As temperatures increase, we're going to try and keep our homes and businesses cool and comfortable," Joe Holmes with Decatur Utilities shares. "Most heat pumps are designed to overcome about 20 degrees between the outside and the inside. So, when it's 80 degrees outside, that's not too hard being such a heat pump on whatever but you get up in the nineties and you try to keep it at 68 or 67 or 65 or even 72 that can put a lot of strain on the heat pump and cause it to work harder. and when it's working harder, it uses more energy.
Man airlifted to hospital after fireworks accident in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. — A man was flown to a hospital after a fireworks accident, according to Decatur Police Department. The accident happened around 8:50 p.m. Thursday in the 1500 block of Chadwell Street. Decatur Police say they arrived to find the man with a hand injury. The man was...
'You were given a second chance': Athletes aim to inspire at Transplant Games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Transplant Games of America are officially underway in Birmingham. Athletes who've had their lives changed by organ, eye and tissue donation or transplantation are competing at the national level. >> PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Transplant Games in Birmingham about much more than competition. The games last several...
SEC Stadium Rankings Leave College Football Fans Puzzled
Social media was up in flames on Friday after CBS Sports released its stadium rankings for the SEC. The top five consisted of Tiger Stadium (LSU Tigers), Bryant-Denny Stadium (Alabama Crimson Tide), Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Florida Gators), Neyland Stadium (Tennessee Volunteers), and ...
City of Piedmont Now Officially Owns Fagan Park
Piedmont, AL –The Mayor of Piedmont Bill Baker told the public that the City of Piedmont now officially owns Fagan Park. Baker, using his Facebook Platform also thanked Charlie Fagan for working with the city to make this happen. The Park name will remain Fagan Park. Baker, said their plan will be to get on […] The post City of Piedmont Now Officially Owns Fagan Park appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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