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Cast your vote for this season’s first state volleyball player of the week
With Alabama High School Athletic Association teams taking to the court last week, all high school volleyball teams are now battling to see who will finish 2024 as champions. AL.com is offering fans an opportunity to select their choice as the top performer each week. Check out these nominees, in...
Helping a minor travel for an abortion? Some states have made it a crime
Read more Stateline coverage on how states are either protecting or curbing access to abortions. Helping a pregnant minor travel to get a legal abortion without parental consent is now a crime in at least two Republican-led states, prompting legal action by abortion-rights advocates and copycat legislation from conservative lawmakers in a handful of other […]
Best college in Alabama? This one returns to a ranking’s No. 1 spot.
Niche has released its 2025 annual rankings for Best Colleges in America, and out of ranked schools, Auburn University is the highest-ranked overall in Alabama, keeping its top spot for another year. Ranking site Niche creates their annual national ranking by collecting reviews from students and data from the U.S....
Music Festival celebrates Labor Day in the Sylacauga area
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – There will be huge variety of genres represented during the “Cedar Creek Jam 2024” music festival to celebrate Labor Day. It’s scheduled for Sunday, September 1st from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Jarrod Cunningham and his crew FireGuy Lighting & Sound Production have put...
Human remains, bicycle discovered in Birmingham culvert
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Police are investigating after a decomposing body and a bicycle were discovered overnight in Birmingham. The human remains were discovered in a drainage culvert at the bottom of a small ravine near the 1600 block of Matt Leonard Drive, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office is expected […]
City of Gadsden starting new drug task force with plans for a new jail
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford plans to terminate the city’s involvement in the Etowah County drug task force unit. Mayor Ford says his new drug task force will have more resources and more equipment to better serve the City of Gadsden. “And as I said before,...
All-Day Visitation Planned in Memory of Tuscaloosa Doctor
The offices of the medical network he founded will be closed Wednesday for the all-day visitation in memory of Tuscaloosa doctor Ramesh Peramsetty, who died last Friday. As the Thread reported, Peramsetty, the physician who earned the nickname "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," was found dead at 63 on Friday afternoon. Tributes mourning...
Undergrad student excels at UAB Summer Research Academy
Senior bioinformatics student Melissa Mercer recently participated in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)’s Summer Research Academy, an undergraduate research program that provides summer scholarships for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students. The academy provides students the opportunity to make significant advancements in their independent research projects...
Grace Episcopal Church kicks off 36th year of cheeseballs at tasting tea
CULLMAN, Ala. – The women of Grace Episcopal Church have been deep in planning, preparations and cream cheese for their annual cheeseball fundraiser. For the 36th year, favorite flavors and infusions will make their way into homes and onto holiday tables, while supporting more than a handful of local nonprofits and charity organizations and spreading love and prayer with each bite.
Oxford Fire Department Prepares Finalists for State Certification in Firefighter Bridge Program
Oxford, AL – Candidates for state firefighter certification are entering the final days of the Oxford Fire Department/Alabama Fire College Firefighter Bridge Program, an annual six-week initiative that enables certified volunteer firefighters to complete an abbreviated recruit school and transition to state-certified firefighters. This certification is a crucial step for those seeking a professional career in […] The post Oxford Fire Department Prepares Finalists for State Certification in Firefighter Bridge Program appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama River will host Bama Division Super Tournament
The final event for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Bama Division will occur on the Alabama River out of Cooter’s Pond in Prattville, Alabama, on September 14-15. The extensive river system should provide excellent fishing for the anglers as they wrap up the 2024 season.
Parks Board takes over Cullman County Museum operations
CULLMAN, Ala. – In a strategic move to better integrate local history with the community’s vibrant festivals and activities, Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) has assumed responsibility for the Cullman County Museum. The transition, spearheaded by the Cullman City Council and Mayor Woody Jacobs, marks a new chapter in the museum’s long-standing role as a guardian of local history. CPRST Executive Director Nathan Anderson explained that the museum has always been a City department. The recent transfer to the Parks Board was not a purchase or acquisition but a strategic decision to align the museum more closely with the...
A new Alabama Chick-fil-A location is now open
A new Chick-fil-A will open today in Auburn. One of 15 locations in the larger Columbus, Ga., market, the restaurant is located at 2124 E. University Drive. Chick-fil-A Auburn will be open for drive-thru, carry-out and mobile orders from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
As Red Lobster closes 24 locations, Alabama restaurant reopening
Red Lobster’s Huntsville location is reopening this week, even as the seafood chain is announcing more than 20 locations restaurants are closing. According to the Huntsville Madison County Chamber, Red Lobster, located at 1818 University Drive N.W. in Huntsville, will reopen Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Huntsville location closed...
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