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From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster
After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to get their mind, body and soul grounded while also providing plates of barbecue when Brother Paul’s BBQ comes to Alabaster later this year. The post From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Construction progresses on Alabaster’s new amphitheater
The new amphitheater is planned to feature a state-of-the-art sound system, a performing stage, a video board as well as loading and unloading areas for bands and storage. The post Construction progresses on Alabaster’s new amphitheater appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Local doctor gives warning about risks of counterfeit Ozempic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dr. Amy Illescas, the Owner of Total Care 280, is warning people about the dangers of compounded Semaglatide, also known as counterfeit Ozempic. According to Dr. Illescas, the compounded drug has been linked to severe heart problems and suicidal thoughts in some patients. “The FDA came out in a very clear […]
'A very hard worker': Georgia defensive back Jake Pope put potential on display at Alabama
DALLAS, Texas — Defensive back Jake Pope is preparing for an unusual situation at Georgia, where he is simultaneously one of the new guys but is also one of the more experienced players in the Bulldogs secondary. While Pope has had to make some adjustments since transferring to Georgia, his time with the Crimson Tide shows he's fully capable of getting up to speed.
Alabama Baseball: MLB Draft Day Three
Day three of the MLB Draft had three more Crimson Tide 2024 players selected, as well as two incoming players for 2025. Additionally two 2024 players signed as free agents after the draft ended. The picks gave the 2024 Alabama team six players drafted. Also a former Tide record holder was selected.
Huntsville throwing back-to-school bash for young students
HUNTSVILLE – Local classrooms are preparing to re-open for the 2024-25 school year next month and Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation department and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library are throwing a party in advance of the occasion. The third annual Rec and Read free back-to-school bash for children ages...
Rock the South starts today in Cullman
Rock the South returns to Cullman this weekend. The three-day event at York Farms runs from July 18-20, and features headliners Jelly Roll, Hardy and Eric Church. York Farms is located at 1872 CR- 469, Cullman, AL. General Admission tickets are still available at www.rockthesouth.com. Below is the full schedule...
Pro-Palestinian Groups Call Birmingham Council’s Ceasefire Resolution ‘Lukewarm’
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after months of lobbying from local pro-Palestinian groups. In a joint statement released Wednesday, four of those groups called the measure “lukewarm,” saying it failed to add important context about the bloodshed in that region.
Stanhope Elmore eyeing football postseason
After three seasons of sitting at home during the postseason, Stanhope Elmore’s football team is looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Under second-year head coach Hunter Adams, Stanhope Elmore will have plenty of chances to break through with a preferable schedule. The 10 teams...
State legislators meet with DHR officials to identify and solve shortfalls
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - State Senator Chris Elliott hosted a meeting in Fairhope between the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation and Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) officials Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to talk about challenges the department faces. The meeting was requested by Baldwin County DHR officials a couple months...
Social media drives rise in depression, self-harm by teens, Alabama mental health commissioner says
Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell discussed a range of issues with state lawmakers during an informal budget hearing on Wednesday, including a national topic – the alarming increase in mental illness striking teens. Boswell cited information from the book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Parole denied in June for Chilton offender
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles held 24 hearings on June 18, one of which involved a Chilton County offender. Robbie Roper was denied parole by the board and received no reset date during her hearing. No one spoke in favor or against Roper being granted or denied […] The post Parole denied in June for Chilton offender appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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