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Woman pleads guilty to stealing $300K from Alabama church to buy gifts for TikTok creators
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A former administrative assistant at an Alabama Catholic church pleaded guilty Tuesday to embezzling about $300,000 to cover gifts for TikTok content creators and personal expenses, federal authorities said. Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, entered her plea to one count of wire fraud involving the theft...
Kindergarteners get early start at Pelham elementary schools
Teachers at Pelham Oaks and Pelham Ridge Elementary Schools recently welcomed crowds of incoming kindergarten students with a three-day camp that took place from July 9-11. The post Kindergarteners get early start at Pelham elementary schools appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Why there is no competition at Alabama for backup quarterback this season?
Alabama football is in a good space for its first year under Kalen DeBoer, especially in one category. It has a concrete starting and backup quarterback for games at “Saban Field” at Bryant-Denny Stadium and on the road. Jalen Milroe is the unquestioned leader and starter for the...
OneGenAway hosting Mobile Food Pantry in Arab this weekend
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — OneGenAway, in partnership with Atrion Medical and Gilliam Baptist Church, will host its Mobile Pantry in Arab on Saturday, July 27. The drive-thru food pantry will be held at Gilliam Springs Baptist Church, located at 1341 N Brindless Man Pkwy, Arab. Anyone in need is welcome to receive a cartload of fresh produce, dry goods, and more with no paperwork or qualifications required.
Plaintiffs say new Prattville Library policies remain unconstitutional
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Autauga-Prattville Public Library Board enacted new policies last month that it hoped would satisfy a federal court. Bur the plaintiffs in that lawsuit entered a new filing Monday that says the new policies have the same problem as the old ones. “The Autauga-Prattville...
Top Alabama commits who other teams are pushing for
Recruiting never stops, and most recruitments are not over until pen hits paper and a National Letter of Intent is signed. This will be no different for Alabama during the 2025 recruiting cycle. There are a few Tide commits of note to keep track of over the next several months before the early signing period in December. These prospects are worth paying attention to because they have continued to visit other schools and/or have very strong relationships built elsewhere.
Industrial Ground-Breaking Ceremony scheduled for Childersburg
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – A growing new industry is coming to the Childersburg Industrial Park with a ground-breaking ceremony scheduled for Thursday, August 8th at 8:30 a.m. ARC – Automation, Robotics, and Controls, is where innovation meets precision in the vast world of industrial automation. With a highly dedicated, hard-working team, ARC prides itself in doing great quality work in a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and many more.
School Supply Drive: ‘Touch a Truck’ coming to First Methodist of Wetumpka
Touch a Truck is THIS SATURDAY (July 27th) from 11am-2pm!! 🛻. You are invited to the Touch a Truck Block Party at First Methodist Church Wetumpka! This is a great chance to explore your child’s favorite big trucks and vehicles including an ambulance, firetruck, police car, wrecker, vintage vehicles, motorcycles, and more! There will be lots of trucks and vehicles to touch and look at, a train ride, bounce house, food for the family*, giveaways, and fun! The cost to attend is just a school supply donation to benefit our local Elmore County schools.
Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama
Carlee Russell is speaking out one year after stunning the country by faking her kidnapping in Alabama. This marks the first time she’s spoken out on social media since the entire ordeal, including her subsequent charges, conviction, and sentencing. Carlee Russell Speaks Out On Her 27th Birthday Russell returned to Instagram to celebrate her 27th [...] The post Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama appeared first on The Shade Room.
Get ready for Back-to-School fun in the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings. Back to School Bash (Huntsville) Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2...
Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
Jefferson County unveils new baseball exhibit honoring history of Birmingham Industrial League
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Jefferson County Courthouse unveiled a brand new exhibit Tuesday morning outside of the Commission Chambers. This one-of-a-kind exhibit honors the history of the Birmingham Industrial League in six different display windows. Included in the display are trophies from Jack Swain, who won more championship trophies...
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