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A historical marker in Alabama unearths a long-forgotten cold case
How many times have you passed a historical marker on the side of the road or stood in front of one on the street and wondered, who writes these things? Who decided this needed to be here? NPR has spent the past year examining the stories these markers tell. We've found they've spread hate, they've spread joy, and even on occasion, they've unlocked secrets. As part of our ongoing series "Off The Mark," NPR's Laura Sullivan brings us this report from Alabama about a place where a man was killed on the edge of a dusty two-lane highway and then forgotten.
Three killed in Gadsden wreck
Three people were killed in a wreck Monday evening in Gadsden. The Gadsden Police Department says the collision between a motorcycle and a Dodge Ram happened just after 5:30 p.m. on April 22, 2024 at the intersection of U.S. 411 and Walnut Street. The motorcyclist and two people in the...
Ashville Police searching for suspect in hit-and-run
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Ashville Police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist severely injured. One investigator took it upon himself to visit WBRC because he’s focused on finding the person responsible. Ashville Police investigator Lamar Lackey says the incident happened April 14 at...
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.23 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.18 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 6 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $2.55 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Get Ready to TALK DERBY TO ME at the Family Success Center Fundraiser in Wellington
Wellington, AL – Can’t make it to Kentucky for the Derby? No problem! The Family Success Center is bringing all the excitement of the Derby straight to Wellington. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th, and head over to Seraphim Grace for a night you won’t soon forget! This spectacular event promises an evening filled with […] The post Get Ready to TALK DERBY TO ME at the Family Success Center Fundraiser in Wellington appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Former Glencoe football coach Lee Ozmint steps down from Arab
Former Glencoe head football coach and current Arab High School head coach Lee Ozmint resigned from his role on Friday. The Arab City Schools Board of Education met Friday to accept the resignation and released a statement through its attorney. "I can confirm that Coach Lee Ozmint tendered his resignation...
Alabama high school tennis state meet: How Gadsden area players and teams fared
With only four teams competing in the Alabama high school tennis state championships, there was a mixed bag of results for teams in the Gadsden area. The state meet started Monday and ran through Friday in Mobile. The best team performance belonged to the Boaz boys, who finished sixth in...
COMIC: The roadside marker unlocking a forgotten civil rights murder
Historical markers are an iconic part of the American landscape. They appear by the sides of roads, in towns, at rest areas and even in the middle of nowhere. If you drive down U.S. 11, a couple of miles past Gadsden, Ala., you'll find a marker about the life and death of William Lewis Moore, who was murdered on a civil rights protest walk. The silence around Moore's murder bothered one man for years, until he started a campaign to put up a marker about it.
West End football promotes Matt Harris to 'dream job' as head coach of Patriots
West End High School football promoted offensive line coach Matt Harris to what he called his dream job as Patriots head coach on Thursday after a special Board of Education meeting. "I am glad to be home and thankful for the opportunity to lead one of the finest football programs...
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