West Greene
LATEST NEWS
Tuskegee’s King Named to 2024 Black College Football Hall of Fame Player of the Year Award Watchlist
TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Tuskegee junior cornerback Mikael King has been named to the 2024 Black College Football Hall of Fame Player of the Year Award Watchlist announced on Wednesday. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player from a Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Four...
Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce announces second annual IGNITE Business Summit
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual IGNITE Business Summit on Friday, Sept. 13 at the J. Craig Smith Community Center. Sponsored by First Bank of Alabama, the half-day event will help equip business owners and professionals with strategies for growth and success.
Update: Chalkville Mountain Road reopens after 11-vehicle crash
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Chalkville Mountain Road has reopened after 11 vehicles were involved in a crash Friday morning, according to Lt. Clint Riner. The crash, which occurred near the Interstate 59 north exit ramp closed all southbound lanes on Chalkville Mountain Road for a few hours. Two people with unknown injuries have been […]
Pelham Prediction: Challenging road ahead as young Panthers learn new roles
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last year was the first time since 2019 that the Pelham Panthers missed out on playing postseason football, and like 2023, it will be another tough road to return to November in 2024. For as much as Pelham’s 2023 team was carried by its...
Long-Lewis acquires Cullman’s Eckenrod Ford Lincoln
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Long-Lewis Automotive Group, effective Aug. 12, 2024, acquired Eckenrod Ford Lincoln in Cullman. The official name of the dealership is Long-Lewis Ford Lincoln of Cullman. Long-Lewis purchased all assets, including the real estate, and will also retain all Eckenrod employees. This adds about 50 additional employees to the Long- Lewis Automotive Group, bringing the total employee count to approximately 900. Long-Lewis now has 11 dealerships in eight cities across the state – four Fords, three Lincolns, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi and a Pre-Owned Vehicle and Ford Parts & Service Center. “We are very excited about this opportunity,” said Wade...
Kitchen Cops: Dead roach found in Waffle House pickle jar
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - There are only two trouble spots to report this week in Madison County, but one of them has one of the most disturbing things we’ve ever seen in a Kitchen Cops report and the other is inside Huntsville Hospital. The Waffle House on Pratt Avenue...
Girders installed for Alabama Highway 75 bridge in DeKalb County
LAKEVIEW — Cranes hoisted the final girder for the new SR-75 bridge at Lakeview into place Monday morning. The girders – huge steel beams – will support the future bridge deck spanning Town Creek in DeKalb County, east of the Marshall County line. . Bigger and better.
A-List No. 7: Auburn commit Antonio Coleman relies on quickness, versatility on Saraland DL
The A-List is AL.com’s ranking of the top 15 senior prospects in the state of Alabama. We will count down one each day until No. 1 is revealed Aug. 22. Saraland coach Jeff Kelly believes Auburn defensive line commit Antonio Coleman can be an every down player in the Southeastern Conference.
Alabama's Strong Men to Compete at The Hangout in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Alabama Strongest Man Competition is set to showcase feats of strength and endurance at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. This event will bring together some of the state's most powerful athletes to compete for the coveted title of Alabama's Strongest Man. Spectators can witness an impressive display of raw power and athleticism as competitors tackle a series of challenging events designed to push their limits. From the Odd Object Medley to the Keg Load Series, these trials will test every aspect of the athletes' strength, speed, and stamina.
Gadsden Independent School District Responds Swiftly to Ransomware Attack, Student Data Secure
The Gadsden Independent School District encountered a ransomware attack on its network infrastructure on Tuesday, bringing to light the ongoing vulnerability of educational systems to cyber threats. According to KTSM, the incident which occurred around 2 p.m., prompted the district to take immediate action to secure its systems and curb the attack's potential fallout.
MAPCO opening Noble Roman’s Pizzeria in Childersburg with grand celebration
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – MAPCO has announced the grand opening of its latest Noble Roman’s Pizzeria inside its Childersburg location. A celebration of the opening is set for Friday, Aug. 16, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and will feature complimentary pizza tastings, family-friendly activities, and special giveaways. Attendees...
Leadership Alabama Chooses 10 From Mobile
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson recently announced that 10 Mobilians are part of Leadership Alabama’s current class of statewide leaders. One is the city’s Shonnda Smith. Smith began her stint with the city in 2019, leading the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department in 2019, and is currently interim executive director of public works. The other class members from Mobile include Stephanie Burt (Airbus); Melissa Cross (McAleer’s Office Furniture); Todd Greer (Innovation Portal); Adele Hapworth (American Equity Underwriters); Abe Harper (Harper Technologies); George Hunter (Spire); Elliott Maisel (Gulf Distributing Holdings); John Marymount (University of South Alabama College of Medicine); and Joe Stough, III (Infirmary Health). Leadership Alabama is a statewide nonprofit that brings together a class of 65-70 participants together for four two-day retreats each fall. The program objective is to present a series of issues-oriented forums based on the belief that knowledge is a key element and prime motivator of leadership. Class members visit communities across the state, and as they seek a mutual understanding of the state’s problems and priorities, they also seek to invent vital solutions to the challenges that define the future of Alabama.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.