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NASCAR driver Erik Jones defends medical treatment following wreck at Talladega
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Erik Jones was in agony the instant his Toyota slammed into the outside wall on a late wreck last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. The 27-year-old Jones — as sturdy as NASCAR drivers come, having never missed a Cup race over seven-plus seasons — radioed to his team he was hurt.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Shelby County claims life of Sylacauga man
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – A Sylacauga man died Thursday afternoon, April 25, in a two-vehicle crash, authorities said. 30-year old Tyler A. Herrod was fatally injured when the 2022 Harley-Davidson FXST motorcycle he was operating collided with a 2015 Chevrolet Express 2500 van driven by John D. Jackson, 53, of Pell City.
Panel discussion at Talladega College addresses how hate crimes can be prevented
TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - On Thursday, April 25, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Alabama, hosted a panel discussion about hate crime prevention at Talladega College. United Against Hate is a nationwide initiative to educate Americans about hate crimes. This was the third discussion the Northern District of...
Missing: 39-year-old woman last seen in Talladega
The Talladega Police Department is asking for help finding a missing person. 39-year-old Susan Darlene Payton was last seen on April 2, 2024 in the Old Shocco Road area of Talladega. She could be driving a 2012 silver Honda Civic. Payton is 5' 8" tall and weighs 180 pounds. She...
Alabama coal mine keeps digging after hundreds of fines and a fatal explosion
OAK GROVE, Ala.—Clara Riley and her family had a lot of questions. But on Monday, as they gathered around the 90-year-old’s small kitchen table, they weren’t getting many answers. Kristie Baggett, a representative of Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC, a mining company, had come to the home...
Rising Star: Deonte Smoot
Congratulations to this week’s Rising Star, Deonte Smoot!. Deonte is a senior at Winterboro High School with a 3.55 GPA. He is a member of National Beta Club, Varsity Football and Track, and a Peer Helper. In addition, he serves as an Upward Bound Ambassador helping the youth in the area. He always strives to go above and beyond in all he does.
Registrations Open for Hendrick Driven For Veterans Talladega Fundraiser
This Memorial Day weekend, racing fans will have an opportunity to wheel their own personal car around the Talladega Superspeedway as part of a fundraising event to support military veterans. Playing host is Hendrick Driven for Veterans, previously known as Vettes4Vets, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting those who served our country. The annual fundraiser event will take place May 25th, 2024, with all proceeds supporting various veteran causes.
Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County
White Plains, AL – White Plains’ boys, girls celebrate senior night with sweep of Talladega. Perez leads boys with two goals, and McKenzie scored four for girls White Plains’ soccer teams celebrated senior night with a sweep of Talladega, with the girls winning 5-4 and boys winning 4-0. The girls’ senior class includes Molly […] The post Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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