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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...
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...
Low-cost spay/neuter certificates available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arab-based nonprofit God’s Feral Felines, focused on reducing cat overpopulation, has been awarded a $2,500 grant by national nonprofit Petco Love. This investment supports the organization’s efforts in Marshall and Cullman counties to offer spay and neuter services at reduced costs. Petco Love has been a significant player in animal welfare since 1999, investing millions in adoption and other lifesaving initiatives. Its commitment extends to helping local organizations like God’s Feral Felines ensure that no pet is unnecessarily euthanized. “Our investment in God’s Feral Felines is part of more than $15 million in investments recently announced by Petco Love...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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