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RaceTrac near I-59 in Gadsden installing four EV chargers
The RaceTrac store at 1715 West Grand Avenue in Gadsden will soon install four electric vehicle (EV) chargers thanks to a grant administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). Governor Kay Ivey, through the assistance of ADECA, has awarded 14 grants across Alabama communities totaling $11.2...
Alabama’s nationally acclaimed food and culture festival returns
A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the Greek restaurateurs who had fed the city throughout its history. Early-bird tickets go on sale July 10 for...
Legendary punk band announces final album, farewell tour: ‘The end is near’
X, an iconic punk band, appears to be calling it quits after nearly 50 years in the music business. Founding members John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Billy Zoom and D. J. Bonebrake have announced a new album, “Smoke & Fiction,” and they’re calling the Aug. 2 release “the ninth and final album” in social media posts.
Auburn football legend Cam Newton shares humble admission about his game
Auburn football legend Cam Newton admitted that he never had the type of speed Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson or long-time NFL dual-threat Mike Vick during his playing days -- ceding that he would get caught when scrambling unlike Jackson or Vick. "Lamar's style is different than mine," Newton said...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office unveiling new TV show next week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A couple of years after being featured as part of a season of a nationally televised show, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be launching its own show next week. “Jefferson County Cam Watch” will premiere at 6:30 p.m. July 13 on CBS 42 and follow deputies with the JCSO as […]
No SEC football program will ever catch up with the Alabama Crimson Tide
Preseason optimism abounds across the fanbases of most SEC football programs. Going back to 1934, with the addition of Oklahoma and Texas, the new SEC has ten football programs that have won 49 national championships. A few of those championships are iffy claims; including the Alabama Crimson Tide's from 1941, but there is no debating the SEC's national championship dominance.
Man shot to death in Birmingham’s 5th homicide in 5 days: ‘My brother is no longer here’
A 55-year-old man was shot to death this morning when Birmingham police say he may have heard some kind of commotion outside and stepped out to look. Family members on the scene identified him as Renard “Keith” West. “He was a big-hearted person,’’ said his brother, Rufus Ricks....
Funeral arrangements made for Lawrence County deputy killed in crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Funeral arrangements have been made for a Middle Tennessee deputy who tragically lost his life in a crash Wednesday, just before the holiday. Anthony Michael Cutcher, 36, of Pulaski, Tennessee passed away at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg. Cutcher was born in North Carolina, but a Tennessee native since 1995.
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...
Billingsley School, agricultural history is focus of Quarterly meeting of OAHS
REVISED- Program will include the history of the canning plant at Billingsley School, the history of the Patrons of Husbandry, Tomato Clubs, and Corn Clubs in Autauga County. The overall theme will be AGRICULTURE! We will discuss the Patillo Family History at another date. No additional topics will be added to agenda as it is full. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. Members, guests, and the general public are invited to attend.
Scattered thunderstorms likely today. Heavy rain expected.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good morning! For today, scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. Rain will be heavy at times, wind gusts to 40 MPH can be expected. High temperatures will be dependent on storm coverage. A Heat Advisory continues for the area, but not as hot as yesterday with high temps around 90 degrees. Tonight, showers and storms end early. Firework shows scheduled for tonight should be good to go. Low to mid 70s overnight.
Oklahoma, Alabama Now Have AI-Powered Vending Machines That Sell Bullets
It’s no secret that Americans love guns. Not only do nearly half of Americans say they live in a household with guns, but the U.S. beats out every other nation on Earth when it comes to gun density (the 2nd most gun-dense country is Yemen, and it’s not even close). The U.S. is actually the only country that has more guns than people. Given all that, it’s not much of a surprise that, in some states, you can now walk into a grocery store and buy bullets from a vending machine as if you were ordering a candy bar or a soda.
Parole denied for Chilton County offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 20 parole hearings on June 26, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Stephen Jeffrey Austin was denied parole by the board and received no reset date, and no one spoke in favor or against Austin being granted parole during […] The post Parole denied for Chilton County offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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