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Hotter temperatures and gradually more humid weather the rest of the week
Wednesday: The area of high pressure will sit over Alabama. We will have plenty of sunshine and the humidity will remain at comfortable levels. High temperatures will heat up into the upper 80s. Air Quality: There is an Air Quality Alert on Wednesday. If you have respiratory illnesses, please remain inside in the A/C. The […]
Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park gets a facelift
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s Henry and Roe Wood Park is nestled between the middle and high schools. For years, students and children have spent hours on the beloved playground, leaving the play spot a little worse for wear. On Saturday, June 8, with the help of local realtor Richard Neese and his team, the Vinemont Town Council and volunteers from the community, the longtime staple received a nice facelift. The play structures were given a fresh coat of bright red paint and the structures will have new sand and barriers delivered in the next week. The park’s fence now has newly rooted...
Moulton man arrested after woman attacked at home
MOULTON, Ala. (WAFF) - A Moulton man is out on bond after he was arrested for attacking a woman at her home, according to police. According to our news partners at the Moulton Advertiser, Moulton Police arrested Alexander Evans on May 29. On May 25, officers responded to a reported...
2nd Fridays returning June 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – The city of Cullman was recently ranked No. 3 on USA Today’s 10Best list of Best Small Town Cultural Scene for 2024, thanks in part to the numerous events that happen downtown. 2nd Fridays is one of those events. The popular summer affair will take place this Friday, June 14, from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
West Point hosts active shooter training
On Wednesday, the West Point Police and Court Services building held an ‘Active Shooter in the Workplace’ training. Jorge Olmonovoa, the Chief Marshall of Troup County, provided information to community members and business leaders about how to handle active shooter scenarios. The event was hosted by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce as a part […] The post West Point hosts active shooter training appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Ethan Edgeworth speaks about historic track and field high school career
ABC 33/40 Sports Director Jeff Speegle chats with high-school track and field and cross-country superstar Ethan Edgeworth of Cold Springs. Edgeworth led his team to back-to-back indoor and outdoor titles, as well as cross country. He’s won 15 individual state titles, set eight state records and is the most decorated...
Family pleading for closure 36 years after man goes missing from Moulton
In 1988, Rickey Nelms went from his hometown of Moulton with a man named Jerry Trussell to Kansas to go to work repairing homes after storms. His sister Regina says Rickey would call home once a week and visit often. At one point, Rickey told his family he would be going to court. The family still doesn't know the full story of this but believes it has to do with cars.
Good Hope City Council approves ordinance for subdivision rules & regulations
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first June meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and approved an ordinance to adopt rules and regulations in place for subdivisions that coincide with the current standards set by the county. Section 1 of Ordinance No:...
Cullman Swim Team takes season opener over Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team kicked off its season at home with a win over the Arab Riptide on June 4. CST will be back home tonight for a matchup against Albertville. Results. Girls 6 & Under. 25 Free – 1. Audrey Smith (25.64); 2. Evie Stidham...
Haleyville man killed in single-vehicle wreck
FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A single-vehicle wreck that happened on Thursday morning has claimed the life of a Haleyville man. Officials say 77-year-old Don League was fatally injured when his 1990 Ford Ranger ran off the road and struck a ditch. After the initial impact the vehicle hit a...
One dead at construction site in West Point
On June 7, 2024, at or near 0930 hours, officers, emergency medical and investigators from the West Point Police Department, West Point Fire Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency at the construction site located near 155 Progress Parkway in West Point. Upon arrival, Officers and Medical staff performed life-saving measures […] The post One dead at construction site in West Point appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Jasper girls tennis' No. 1 duo reflects on history-making IHSAA state championship run
When times got tough, Paige Giesler and Reese Mundy kept going. Jasper High School's No. 1 girls tennis doubles pair faced intense competition throughout the IHSAA individual state finals over the weekend in Indianapolis. Their first match was an all-Southern Indiana Athletic Conference affair against Central's Zoee and Sydnee Robinson. Giesler and Mundy then saw a Guerin Catholic duo in the semifinals and Fishers' top pair in the championship.
Williams named outstanding faculty member at BSCC-Jasper
“As an instructor, I know everyone who wants to learn can. That is the beauty of doing what I do. I see those moments when students understand concepts and are able to apply them to their lives. This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, ‘Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.’ – Anne Frank” – Mandy Williams.
US Marshals searching for fugitive with ties to central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Marshal’s Service is searching for a wanted fugitive who may be in Alabama. Rodney Dale Kilgore is wanted on felony charges out of Georgia, according to Cullman Police Department. He has ties to Cullman County and is believed to have been in the area recently. Anyone with information on […]
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