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Hoover city council votes to pay thousands of dollars to the IRS
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Thursday, the Hoover city council voted ‘yes’ during a special called council meeting to pay $78,000 to the IRS after receiving several notices. According to the IRS, the city was not responding. The $78,000 payment will satisfy outstanding IRS notices of payment covering four...
Pair of top finishes highlight season opener for cross country
OXFORD – Jacksonville State opened up the 2024 campaign with an impressive showing at Choccolocco Park on Thursday in Oxford. The Jax State men's cross country squad finished as the top team in the event while the women's team placed second, trailing just Samford. "It was a great start...
Choccolocco Park in Oxford to Host “Battle at the Big House” Fall Softball Series Featuring Top Collegiate Teams
Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Park, the premier sports and recreational venue in the region, is set to host the “Battle at the Big House,” a highly anticipated fall softball series featuring six top collegiate teams from Alabama and Georgia. The event, presented in partnership with Northeast Alabama Community College, will span two days, with games scheduled […] The post Choccolocco Park in Oxford to Host “Battle at the Big House” Fall Softball Series Featuring Top Collegiate Teams appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Where to recycle in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When it comes to recycling, central Alabama residents have various options. Here’s a list of recycling locations across central Alabama, as well as what items they will and will not accept: The Alabama Department of Environmental Management recently awarded $2.5 million in recycling grants to cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits across […]
Volleyball Begins 2024 Season With Gamecock Classic at Jacksonville State
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The New Orleans Privateers volleyball team will open their 2024 regular season with three matches in the Gamecock Classic. The Privateers will play Division I newcomer, West Georgia and host, Jacksonville State on Friday. The weekend closes with a match against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Saturday at 12 p.m.
Voter registration drive to be held for Georgia and Alabama residents Sept. 7
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is partnering with other community organizations to host a free voter registration drive and community block party in September. The event will be held at the 14th Street Bridge on the Columbus and Phenix City side on...
Alabama: These Quarters Are Worth Thousands
They may be right there in your change drawer. Here are ten common quarters that, can be worth thousands of dollars:. 1932-D Washington Quarter: While the 1932-D Washington Quarter isn't necessarily "common," it is more widely available than some other rare quarters. In pristine condition, it can fetch thousands of dollars.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Settlement in Unclaimed Property Dispute
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that a bipartisan coalition of 35 states has reached a settlement with the State of Delaware, resolving the outstanding damages phase of a long-standing unclaimed property dispute before the U.S. Supreme Court. This settlement follows a unanimous 2023 decision by the Supreme Court, which sided with […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Settlement in Unclaimed Property Dispute appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
NEW: First-in-the-state night golf course coming to Gadsden
A brand-new golfing experience is headed to Alabama: night golf. The Gadsden City Council approved lighting nine holes on the city’s golf course—and we have the details. The city council greenlit (pun intended) the move during their August 20th meeting. Specifically, the council finalized an agreement with The...
Volleyball Perfect on Day One of Talladega Tournament
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Talladega College women's volleyball team opened up the home part of its season at the Talladega College Tournament today. The Tornadoes picked up two wins to start the tournament off at 2-0. Talladega downed Life University 3-0 while defeating New College of Florida 3-1 to improve to 3-3 on the season.
Athens State Celebrates College Colors Day
On August 21, Governor Kay Ivey delivered a proclamation to officially recognize August 30, 2024 as the day to celebrate Alabama’s public universities with College Colors Day, and encouraged every Alabamian to join her in wearing the apparel of their favorite university on this day. She thanked these universities for their difference-making contribution to the state, and commented that she appreciated their important role in economic development. The announcement was made in Montgomery and attended by the mascots from all of Alabama’s public universities.
Moment of silence at Austin-Decatur game to honor families on both sides of the gridiron
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Both teams and fanbases at the Austin High School vs Decatur High School game were missing members from their sidelines and stands. The son of Yvette Fuller, who was killed on Thursday, plays for the Austin football team. Decatur has also lost two students since the...
‘Future investment’: City of Athens buys property to keep up with growth
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - The City of Athens has been dubbed the fastest-growing city in the country by the U.S. Census Bureau and leaders are trying to keep up with the demand. Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks said the city purchased a 5,000-square-foot office space for $600,000 to keep up with the growth.
Auburn ranks No. 1 for happiest students in the nation
AUBURN — Auburn University, located in the “Loveliest Village on the Plains,” is also home to the happiest students in the nation, according to The Princeton Review’s 2025 rankings released this week. Auburn ranked No. 1 nationally in the “happiest students” category as part of The...
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