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Queens of Miss and Little Miss Peanut to Parade Down Foster Street
DOTHAN, AL (WDNews) – Get ready for a dazzling display of charm and creativity as the contestants of Miss and Little Miss Peanut hit the streets!. On Sunday, July 28th, at 6:00 PM, the sidewalks of Foster Street will come alive with excitement. Families and friends are invited to line the sidewalks and cheer on the queens as they showcase their unique outfits and shoes, all designed by the talented contestants themselves.
Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Manor House
On July 10, a crowd gathered outside Manor House Restaurant and Bar, located at 92 Cahaba Road in Greenville, for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Citizens welcomed them to the Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greenville culinary community. “The Chamber is excited to welcome the Manor House Restaurant and Bar to the Camellia […] The post Ribbon cutting ceremony welcomes Manor House appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Freeze on Auburn offense: 'We have to run the football'
Coming off a season in 2023 when the Tigers finished 24th nationally in rushing offense but averaged just 26.2 points per game (72nd in the country), coach Hugh Freeze has talked about the need to create more explosive plays in the passing game and get more production from quarterback Payton Thorne, but in the end everything this season will revolve around Auburn's ability to run the football.
Addressing a Safety Concern: Hyundai Recalls Nearly 12,500 2024 Santa Fe SUVs for Transmission Software Updates to Prevent Rollaway Risks
A safety concern emerged during an investigation by Hyundai, prompting a recall for nearly 12,500 2024 Santa Fe SUVs manufactured between April and July of this year. The culprit behind the issue is a software bug within the transmission control unit. This malfunction can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, even when placed in a park.
Wendell Green Jr. leads War Ready to first-round win at 'The Basketball Tournament'
For the fourth summer in a row, a basketball team full of former Auburn Tigers will be competing in the annual “TBT” Basketball Tournament. While the team, fittingly named “War Ready”, hasn’t produced good results in tournaments past, this summer got off to a great start on Friday. Led by point guard Wendell Green Jr., War Ready picked up a win to open up the tournament by defeating the “D2 Waymakers” 80-72 in overtime.
Riverfront Rendezvous "A Resounding Success"
The Alabama River Foundation says this year's Riverfront Rendezvous River Rangers program was “a resounding success.”. The event, which took place July 9-11 at Riverfront Park, brought 120 children, ages 9-14, together for three days of hands-on educational activities and a unique floating classroom experience on the Alabama River.
Auburn RB Brian Battie able to walk with cane as recovery continues, his family says
Auburn football running back Brian Battie is able to walk with a cane as he continues to recover from being critically injured in a May 18 shooting, his family updated Saturday through a GoFundMe account. Battie, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head, spent weeks in the intensive care unit at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Florida. He moved to the intensive rehabilitation facility at the hospital in late June, and he "was cleared to eat regular...
Phenix City officials address the public on sewage in the Chattahoochee River
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Friday morning, Phenix city officials hosted a press conference in response to the allegations of dangerous levels of sewage being dumped into the Chattahoochee River, along with the Riverkeepers intent to sue. “We want the public to know that the city is serious about the treatment...
ADT’s Stars on the Riverfront moves location due to inclement weather
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Dance Theatre’s beloved Stars on the Riverfront performance has been moved to a new location. Sunday night’s show has been moved to ADT’s studio located at 1018 Madison Avenue due to rain. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
Mary Holman Johnson exhibit opens at Johnson Center for the Arts
The Johnson Center for the Arts is a-buzz with the excitement at the opening of Mary Holman Johnson’s exhibit, “Time Travel-My Creative Journey.” The exhibit will close on October 4. Between the opening and closing of Johnson’s exhibit, there will be several opportunities to meet the artist, to renew old friendships and to make new […] The post Mary Holman Johnson exhibit opens at Johnson Center for the Arts appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal
The Vine sponsored Movie Night at its church Friday night. Ticket donations and concessions raised more than $3,000 for Sav-A-Life’s future building project. Jane Ward, executive director of Sav-A-Life Womens Center in Troy, said she wanted to thank The Vine Church for its fundraising efforts on behalf of Sav-A-Life. Proceeds from Movie Night will be […] The post Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Robotic pets help seniors with dementia at TRMC
Troy Regional Medical Center now has Robotic Companion Pets that are used for therapy with its patients. These pets were designed for seniors with dementia to help them and their caregivers. “Dementia Friendly Alabama is an advocate of the pets for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia” said Janet Stewart, TRMC marketing director. “Robotic companion […] The post Robotic pets help seniors with dementia at TRMC appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
In wake of assassination attempt, Alabama GOP leaders coalesce behind Trump at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — A number of leading Republican figures from Alabama participated in the Republican National Convention this past week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all shared a similar message: that the Republican Party was wholly unified behind now-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That wasn’t necessarily the case seven years...
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