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Welcome News 19’s new MMJ/reporter Peyton Newman!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19 wants to give our new MMJ/reporter, Peyton Newman, a warm welcome to the News 19 team!. Peyton started at News 19 in June 2024 as an MMJ/Reporter. She recently graduated from The University of Alabama with BA in news media as well as summa cum laude Latin honors. She was also named the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Student in News Media award.
French chef to take the helm at acclaimed Alabama restaurant
French chef Joel Antunes of Le Logis in Cognac, France, will be the third chef in residence at Auburn University’s 1856 – Culinary Residence, the teaching restaurant in AU’s Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center. Antunes begins his year-long residency at 1856 on Aug. 1. “I’m...
Sylacauga celebrates National Ice Cream Day
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Steady rain couldn’t dissuade a crowd of ice cream lovers from enjoying the best in the world in celebration of National Ice Cream Day in the city where it is created!. For the first time ever, the Blue Bell Creameries Ice Cream Parlor & Country...
Bessemer City Schools unanimously agrees to state intervention
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBMA) — Bessemer City Schools board voted to consent to a state intervention Monday evening. The item on the agenda read, "Approval of a resolution to accept state support and guidance." Vice President Terry Dawson read the resolution to the room. "Whereas the State Superintendent of Education...
Ferworn qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship
DALLAS, Texas (July 22, 2024) – University of North Alabama freshman golfer Andrew Ferworn qualified for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine on Monday, finishing his qualifying round with a four-under-par 66 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. Ferworn — a Houston native — completed his freshman season at UNA this past Spring. He earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team after recording three top 10 finishes. His lowest round was a 65 back in the fall at the Graeme McDowell Invitational. Now, Ferworn will have an opportunity to represent UNA on the...
Proposed Birmingham charter has not met enrollment numbers, says state commission
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission said Monday that Freedom Prep, a charter school slated to open in Birmingham this fall, missed a deadline to meet its enrollment numbers for the coming school year. In a June meeting, the commission approved an amendment to the school’s charter contract that included...
Rainsville promotes two in police department
Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum who resigned the position recently. Bowen expressed thanks for being given the opportunity. Josh Wilson was promoted to captain in the police departments...
Congressman Rogers Announces $74,857.14 Federal Funding for Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department
Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03) announced that the Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department in Calhoun County will receive $74,857.14 in federal funding. This allocation is part of over $915,000 awarded to first responders in East Alabama through the Department of Homeland Security’s FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The grant program is […] The post Congressman Rogers Announces $74,857.14 Federal Funding for Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Thunderstorms with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail in Jackson and Madison counties Monday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 2:30 p.m. valid until 3 p.m. for Jackson and Madison counties. The storms may bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 2:30 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over...
Jacksonville State University Bids Farewell to Jack Hopper Dining Hall
Jacksonville, AL – Today marks the final day for the beloved Jack Hopper Dining Hall at Jacksonville State University, which will close its doors at 6 p.m. after 62 years of service. The closure paves the way for the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art dining facility on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 a.m. Located next […] The post Jacksonville State University Bids Farewell to Jack Hopper Dining Hall appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Southern Cultural Center will host its third annual “national conference,” this time inviting a former Ku Klux Klan lawyer to join its crop of speakers. Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom and has since become a...
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