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Snapping turtle drags ‘terrified’ puppy into Alabama creek as rescuer raced to save her
A Good Samaritan raced to save a “terrified” puppy being pulled into a Crossville, Alabama creek by a snapping turtle. According to 2nd Chance Shelter, the incident occurred on July 1 when a group of people heard “horrific cries” in the backyard of a home. The screams led the people to the horrible scene as a puppy was being dragged into the creek by the snapping turtle.
Dual enrollment students from NACC receive both High School & College Diplomas
An impressive fourteen dual enrollment students at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) earned both their high school and college diplomas this spring. These students represent several local schools throughout NACC’s serviced area. This year’s dual graduates are Karen Garcia Alvarez and Julie Hawkins from Sylvania School; Gracie Griggs from...
UNA to consider bringing live lions back to campus
FLORENCE – Upon the death of the University of North Alabama’s lion, Leo III, on May 2, a student asked, “Will there be another Lion friend to come?” echoing the thoughts of many in the UNA community. Last week, the university released a statement regarding bringing...
Nick Saban's return as Alabama's head coach could be pending
There have been coaches that have retired or stepped down from positions before that have come back to coach in the college game. Although it is rare, it is worth pointing out that it has happened. And with the Alabama Crimson Tide, given the success they had under recently retired...
Florence celebrates Spirit of Freedom in 41st annual event
FLORENCE – Get ready for an exciting Independence Day celebration in Florence with food trucks, live music, and fireworks. The 41st annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration will be Thursday at McFarland Park. Admission to the event is free, and food trucks will begin serving at 11 a.m. Live music...
State investigating reports of fentanyl exposure at the Arc of Blount County
ONEONTA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Oneonta Police Department are investigating reports residents of the Arc of Blount County, a center for adults with developmental disabilities, were exposed to fentanyl. The suspected exposure happened in June, but it’s unclear how many residents were impacted,...
Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth
ROANOKE, Alabama — The Georgia-Alabama State Line Chapter of the Quilts of Valor recently awarded a quilt to an Army veteran who saw services in Afghanistan. David Jeremiah Jones is originally from Roanoke and received the quilt at the home of his mother, Teresa Barber. Representing the local chapter in the ceremony were Debra Alexander […] The post Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Auburn University officially opens in downtown Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM — For decades, Auburn students, faculty and alumni have played a significant role in revitalizing Birmingham. Beginning in May, they now have a vibrant new place to continue their teaching, outreach and collaborative work as the university opens Auburn in Birmingham, which is located in the former Hood-McPherson Building—an iconic fixture in downtown where furniture was once assembled and sold.
Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down”
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Autauaga-Prattville Public Library Board is hoping to get out of a federal lawsuit after revamping its policies last week. But Will Bardwell, counsel for the plaintiffs, told the Alabama Reflector that the new policy is still similarly flawed. “This case is a problem...
Dead roaches, gnats, ‘black grime’: Jefferson County’s worst restaurant health inspection scores
Summer has been sizzling in Alabama, with recent temperatures as high as the upper 90s and the heat index expected to reach as high as 110 degrees. These Jefferson County establishments wish their county health inspection scores could match the temperature. Eight restaurants, gas stations, conveniences stores and food trucks...
The cost of business for Auburn football
There has been a lot of talk about what the future of college athletics is going to look like in terms of money, NIL, revenue sharing, etc. To know where things are going, first you have to look at what life at Auburn and other Division I schools looks like already for athletic departments. That begins before you even begin to think about NIL and how that will work when it eventually moves in-house.
Man killed in July 4th shooting in Etowah County
Altoona, AL (WBMA) - The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says a man was killed in an July 4th shooting in Altoona. Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton says the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Thursday morning on the 2000 block of Self Street in Altoona. The victim has been identified as...
Smith Lake Park 4th of July Fireworks Festival: Know price before you go
CULLMAN, Ala. – For years, Smith Lake Park has played host to a popular Fourth of July celebration. This year, the cost to enter will be $5 per person, or $20 per car. Smith Lake Park has traditionally charged admission of around $5 per attendee, until 2022, when the Cullman County Commission voted to make the show free in celebration of the park’s 50th anniversary. In 2023, the park attempted to charge admission once more; however, because the event was free the year prior, guests were frustrated and the park refunded all tickets and opened the event free of charge.
And it begins! Millbrook Men’s Club to work all night preparing for July 4 BBQ
THURSDAY, July 4! 6 a.m. until it is GONE. Men’s Club Pavilion behind Village Green Park and in front of the Ball Fields. As of Wednesday afternoon, the Camp Stew Crew was busy, and the Boston Butt Crew had the meat on the grills at the Millbrook Men’s Club Pavilion, preparing for the Club’s annual July 4 Barbecue! Cook teams will be working throughout the night, including preparing the chicken quarters.
Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer primed for incentives from Pelham
The Pelham City Council stands primed to greenlight two new economic incentive agreements which aim to finalize future retail developments with Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer following its July 1 work session and meeting—with finalization expected to come at the forthcoming meeting on Monday, July 15. The post Edgar’s Bakery and Waldo’s Chicken and Beer primed for incentives from Pelham appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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