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Olympic gymnast Suni Lee is making a comeback after her battle with an incurable kidney disease
Sunisa "Suni" Lee captured the gold medal in the all-around competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics — and she's officially headed to Paris 2024 for a second Olympic run. The 21-year-old who also competes at the NCAA Division I level for Auburn University finished second at the Olympic trials on June 30, solidifying her spot on Team USA along with Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles and Hezly Rivera.
Fundraiser set July 13 for Cody Sloan who is battling cancer
Cody Sloan of Autauga County is not yet 30, but he is facing one of the biggest battles of his life. After a recent cancer diagnosis, the young man’s friends, family and even perfect strangers are coming together for an event Saturday, July 13, to raise funds for his medical expenses.
Jacksonville Library Hosts Teen Trivia Event on July 9th
Jacksonville, AL – Calling all trivia enthusiasts! The Jacksonville Library invites teens to showcase their knowledge at the upcoming Teen Trivia event on Tuesday, July 9th, starting at 2:00 p.m. This exciting event promises a fun and competitive atmosphere where participants can test their skills in various categories. Unlike traditional team-based trivia, this event is […] The post Jacksonville Library Hosts Teen Trivia Event on July 9th appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Gurley Police, Madison Co. Sheriff’s Dept. on scene of reported stabbing
GURLEY, Ala. (WAFF) - Gurley Police, HEMSI and the Madison County Sheriff’s Department are on the scene of a reported stabbing on Section Line Road. The 911 call went out around 6:45 Saturday evening. Officials on the scene have not confirmed any specific details, but neighbors tell us they...
UAB Breaks Ground on $190M Biomedical Research and Psychology Building
The University of Alabama at Birmingham continues to build momentum, breaking ground last week on a new eight-story, $190 million facility for the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and College of Arts and Sciences. The Biomedical Research and Psychology Building, made possible by $152 million in federal funding, and...
Lipscomb picks up commitment from Huntsville guard J.D. Gossett
Lipscomb picks up commitment from Huntsville guard J.D. Gossett. The Fourth of July week has been a good one on the recruiting trail for Lipscomb and head coach Lennie Acuff. After landing a commitment from wing Josh Scott earlier in the week, 2025 Huntsville (AL) guard J.D. Gossett made his pledge to the Bison on Friday.
Lehigh Valley couple takes home gold medals for ballroom dancing at Transplant Games
MARTINS CREEK, Pa. - A couple from the Lehigh Valley won multiple gold medals for ballroom dancing at the Transplant Games in Birmingham, Alabama. Al and Vicki Piccotti, of Martins Creek, won 10 gold medals, as well as a silver medal. This isn't the first time the couple has won...
Local Radio Legend Russ Chappel Passes
Another legend from the heyday of Top 40 rock and roll radio has moved from this life into Alabama radio history. Oren Russell Chappell, Sr. passed away at DCH Regional Medical Center this past Monday at the age of 87. Better known as Russ, Chappell was already a local celebrity...
Khyree Jackson dead at 24: Former Alabama football, Oregon DB killed in car accident
Former Alabama football and Oregon defensive back Khyree Jackson died in a car accident on Saturday morning. He was 24 years old. The news was reported by numerous outlets, including The Oregonian's James Crepea, who cited Jackson's agent and former high school coach on his X account (formerly Twitter). The Minnesota Vikings, who drafted Jackson in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, later confirmed the news. ...
Ranking Nick Saban’s best Alabama recruits
Nick Saban is considered the greatest college football coach of all-time. And he was not only great on the field, but off of it as well when it came to recruiting. Saban’s classes were seemingly first in the country every year, or close to it. With high recruiting classes comes a large amount of highly talented players. While some do not pan out, others do. By the time he retired after 17 years in Tuscaloosa, Saban had 133 players drafted into the NFL, including 47 first rounders. 5. OT, Cameron Robinson Young was pulled out from under LSU head coach...
4-star Alabama RB commit still considering Georgia
Four-star running back recruit Anthony Rogers is planning to visit the Georgia Bulldogs again. Rogers, who has been committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide since June 2023, visited Georgia this spring. “I am still committed to Alabama,” said Rogers in a recent interview with Rivals. “I am just looking at other schools to make sure I am the right fit for my future.” Rogers plays high school football for Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama. He has previously played for IMG Academy and Pike Road High School (Alabama). Rogers is the fourth-best running back in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. The 5-foot-8, 190-pound running back is the No. 118 recruit in the country and the No. 11 player in Alabama. Rogers runs track and plays basketball. The Carver star running back has elite speed that should serve him well at the next level. Rogers is a shifty runner who is very elusive. Georgia football has 17 commitments in the class of 2025, including one from three-star Cedar Grove running back Bo Walker. Georgia typically signs two running backs per cycle, so the Bulldogs are likely looking to add another one to their haul in the 2025 cycle.
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