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Prattville Founders’ Day celebration brings history to life
The Autauga County Heritage Association beat the rain and hosted the annual Founders Day celebration at Pratt Cemetery. Daniel Pratt, the man and myth that shaped and paved the way for Prattville to become the city it is today. Pratt was one of the first to establish an industrial village in the state of Alabama, and the one who introduced the industrial revolution to Alabama and the southern U.S.
Two juvenile males arrested in Montgomery murder
Montgomery police say two juvenile males are now in custody for the murder of a man earlier this week. Sgt. Ernestina McGriff tells Action 8 News that the 16-year-old suspects, of Lowndes County, are charged with Capital Murder in the July 18th shooting death of 21-year-old Hector Bamaca Yoc, of Montgomery.
Wetumpka art legend Don Sawyer dies
Look anywhere in Wetumpka and there is Don Sawyer’s mark — the Hollywood Fish. Almost always on a yellow background, the fish is wearing sunglasses and grinning to the world. Look close enough, and you’re likely to find a cross and a church in the painting. Those paintings will now stand as memories as Sawyer died Friday after a battle with cancer.
Coosada officials allege Millbrook’s proposed annexation on Chapman Road is illegal
Top Photo credit Selti.org. The Town of Coosada called an emergency meeting this morning to discuss a proposed annexation by the City of Millbrook, one which Coosada Mayor Jim Houston feels is being done illegally. Lacking a quorum, as three council members did not attend, the meeting was more of...
Man shot to death at gas station outside Walmart in Birmingham
A man was shot to death Saturday afternoon in a gas station outside two busy east Birmingham shopping areas. Birmingham police Saturday night identified the slain man as Richard Allen Judkins. He was 54 and lived in Birmingham. About 4:45 p.m, a man walked up to a sergeant at the...
A Touch Drier Sunday & Monday
SYNOPSIS – Rain chances will take a slight dip on Sunday and Monday, allowing temperatures in a few places break back into the 90s. The dip will last briefly as a wave of deep tropical moisture squeezes into our region mid-week. TONIGHT – Mostly cloudy, stray showers late. Low...
AHSAA moves basketball regional back to ASU while keeping one at Garrett
Alabama High School Athletic Association officials announced on Friday they would be placing a basketball regional back at Alabama State’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The regionals that had been previously held at the Acadome from 2007-2020 that later moved to Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena will be returning to Montgomery, along with the regional that has been held at Garrett Coliseum the past six years.
Paul Finebaum Condemns Alabama's Huge 'Insult To Nick Saban'
After 28 years and seven national championships as a college head coach, Nick Saban decided to step down following the past season. On Friday morning, the Board of Trustees in Alabama honored the coaching legend by officially renaming the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium to Saban Field. The football ...
Auburn's Jarquez Hunter named to Media Days All-SEC First-Team, 4 Tigers honored
AUBURN, Ala. – The SEC’s leading returning rusher, Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter has been named to the 2024 preseason Media Days All-SEC First-Team, the Southeastern Conference announced Friday. As a junior in 2023, Hunter gained 909 rushing yards on 159 carries, an average of 5.7 yards per...
Anglers hit the Dauphin Island coast for 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday wrapped up the first day of anglers fishing off Dauphin Island hoping to reel in a prized catch. Big fish, small fish, redfish, and even a “big black fish” all pulled out of the gulf for the 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The rodeo had an estimated […]
New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum
The staff of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama is always looking for new and different ways to promote the museum and to make visitors’ visits more informative and more enjoyable. Barbara Tatom and her staff realized that a change in the museum’s exterior signage would make it more attractive and provide information that would make […] The post New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TH&R enjoys hands on petting zoo
Animals can have a positive effect on those who reside in nursing homes or other health care facilities. That was evident when several agencies teamed up to bring a petting zoo to the residents at Troy Health & Rehab on Thursday. Compassus Hospice, Troy Regional Medical Center and Troy Regional Medical Center Home Health made […] The post TH&R enjoys hands on petting zoo appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
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