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Former Auburn swimmer carries flag for Palestine at Olympics
A former Auburn swimmer served as a flagbearer for Palestine during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on Friday. Valerie Tarazi joined boxer Wasim Abusal in carrying the flag of Palestine, which has an eight-athlete Olympic team. Tarazi recently earned a master’s degree in...
FCS Football Central Names Samford's Martin Preseason All-American
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Irondale welcomes six new fire and rescue vehicles
IRONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The Irondale Fire Department is welcoming three new fire engines, one ladder truck, and two rescue units to its fleet. Religious leaders gathered Saturday to put blessings on first responders and the new equipment. The event was, fittingly, titled “Blessing of the Trucks.”. “The job...
Helena welcomes 55 young players to learn skills at Helena Softball Camp
Cloudy skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of the dozens of young softball players as they learned from the Helena Huskies at the Helena Softball camp on July 22 and 23 at the Helena High School softball field. The post Helena welcomes 55 young players to learn skills at Helena Softball Camp appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Non-profit organizations in Pickens Co. host school supply drive
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – Non-profit organizations in Pickens County came together to host their 4th annual School Supply Block Party. Talya Ball Ministries, ILive2Serve, and Awareness Spoken Outreach teamed up to give out school, supplies, food, tablets, and more to students. There were bouncers and live music. Everything was...
Malachi Moore and Ha Ha Clinton-Dix make special appearance at Shoe Station
It was a special morning over in Vestavia Hills as Alabama safety Malachi Moore and former Alabama great and current Tide Director of Player Development Ha Ha Clinton-Dix participated in a special event with members of the AG Gaston Boys and Girls Club. The two Crimson Tide greats spoke to the children about the importance of education and being a good teammate both on and off the field. Following the speaking session, both Moore and Clinton-Dix signed autographs for the children. Additionally. Moore gifted each child a $100 gift card to buy a new pair of shoes to go back to school in. For both Moore and Clinton-Dix, giving back to the younger generation is what it’s all about.
Fire damages house in Vestavia Hills Saturday
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — An investigation is underway to find out what caused a fire at a house in the Cahaba Heights community Saturday. The Vestavia Hills Fire Department said crews responded to Edinburgh Way just before 6 p.m. July 27. The fire damaged two rooms of a two-story...
Winners of Evelyn Edwards scholarship announced by Homemakers’ Club
The Greensboro Club of the Alabama Homemakers and Community Leaders recently held a luncheon for recipients of the Evelyn D. Edwards Scholarship. Britain Burnette and Kimberly Colburn were honored as recipients of the annual scholarship which is given each year to at least one female high school Senior who is a resident of Hale County.
Montevallo Head Women's Basketball Coach Olivia Chapman Selected to the 2024 NCAA Basketball Academy Staff
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Update: Flood advisory for Central Alabama Saturday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory at 4:32 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 6:30 p.m. for Jefferson, St. Clair and Shelby counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn...
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
Alabama Faces Potential Flooding Amidst Week-Long Storm Forecast
Huntsville, AL – Alabama is preparing for a series of storms starting Sunday, with heavy rainfall and potential flooding expected. Residents should brace for wet conditions through Tuesday as the National Weather Service in Huntsville has forecasted an 80-90% chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, localized...
Morgan Freeman plays chill villain in trailer for ‘Gunner,’ an action movie filmed in Alabama
Movie fans now have their first look at “Gunner,” an action movie that was filmed in the Birmingham area in spring 2023. Actors Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth are prominently featured a trailer released this week by Warner Bros., along with fist fights, gun battles, explosions and a prison escape. (Watch the trailer in the video above.)
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