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Father arrested after 3-month-old arrives at Cherokee County hospital not breathing
CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. (WBMA) — A man was arrested after his 3-month-old child was brought into a Cherokee County hospital with severe injuries. The Cedar Bluff Police Department said 27-year-old Bobby Mason Honeycutt was charged with 'aggravated child abuse of a child less than 6 years old.'. Police said...
Teacher Apprenticeship Program now available at JSU
Alabama's inaugural Teacher Apprenticeship Program is now available to teaching assistants without a degree. The program will be handled through Jacksonville State University. Aspiring teachers would begin as an intern and receive 65% of a full teacher's salary. The second year, they would have a classroom of their own and...
Schedule, site for final games of AHSAA softball tournament changed
With a threat of severe weather on Friday in the Oxford-Jacksonville area, the AHSAA has announced changes to all of its softball tournament games. “While we understand the obstacles this may cause, getting the games in and the safety of our student-athletes and fans must be at the forefront of all decisions,” AHSAA associate executive director Kim Vickers said.
Rainbow City installs digital signs to stop speeding in school zones
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - Rainbow City police have no tolerance for speeding in school zones and has a new warning for drivers in their city. Police Chief Camp Yancey says this is all about keeping kids safe and reminding drivers to pay attention and slow down. The Rainbow City...
Tyler Johnson named to JSU dean’s list
By Staff Reports Tyler Anthony Johnson of Luverne has been named to the dean’s list at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2024 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must earn a 3.5-3.99 GPA (grade point average) for the semester while completing at least 12 GPA hours […] The post Tyler Johnson named to JSU dean’s list appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Westbrook Christian's baseball and golf big weeks lead Gadsden area top performers
Here are the final Gadsden Times area high school top performers for the final week of the 2023-24 high school athletics season for the week ending on May 17. Westbrook Christian's Brady Carden had two RBIs in the first game of the Class 3A state title series in a win over Thomasville.
Pianist River Eckert, 14, brings taste of New Orleans to Gadsden
There'll be a taste of New Orleans in Gadsden on May 31 when the Hardin Center hosts a concert by pianist and singer River Eckert. The concert, part of the Cultural Arts Presents series, is set for 7:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation. Eckert is only 14,...
Rakim Lubin, Former UConn Basketball Star, Dies at 28
It’s a sad day for the University of Connecticut basketball fans. Former UConn men’s basketball player Rakim Lubin has died. The alum was just 28 years old too. Lubin played for the team during the 2014-15 season. Growing up in Gadsen, Alabama, he earned the nickname “Rock” thanks to both his size and intimidating figure. He used that to his advantage while on the court. It let him go far. He became a three-star recruit after graduating from Buford High School in Georgia. Lubin also earned all-region honors and first-team all-state. He earned Georgia Sportswriters 3A layer of the Year. Ultimately, Lubind decided to go to UConn over Auburn and Georgia Tech.
Southside boys soccer's Randy Vice looking forward to next season after Final Four appearance
Southside boys soccer went on a magical run this season, ending in the AHSAA Final Four for the first time in school history. It also marked the second straight season the Panthers won more than 20 games as they ended the year with 25-3-1 record. They were led by Camren Thompson with his 52 goals. The team earned the Etowah County championship and won the Rainbow City Classic, along with a big win over Mountain Brook....
Alexandria Champions Walk
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria honors its state-championship baseball, girls’ golf teams with trophy walk following academic awards. Alexandria’s newly minted state championship baseball and girls’ golf teams will soon have a “ball on the wall” in Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium, but they they took their walk of champions Friday. As Queen’s “We Are The […] The post Alexandria Champions Walk appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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