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Alabama Farm Center design could be finalized in eight weeks
The Alabama Farm Center is expected to attract livestock shows, rodeos and include space for an annual state fair and educational opportunities. The project design for the Hallmark property in Warrior could be finalized in eight weeks. Tuesday, in a Jefferson County pre-commission meeting, local leaders agreed to amend the...
Lee Leads Wire-to-Wire to Win MLF General Tire Heavy Hitters 2024 Presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
KISSIMMEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2024-- The first time Abu Garcia pro Jordan Lee of Cullman, Alabama, ever tasted tournament victory, competing on Lake Guntersville at age 17, he earned the win throwing a topwater frog. Ever since, he’s continued to hone his skills with his favorite technique, waiting for a chance to show them off on the national stage.
Trussville Public Library kicking off Summer Reading Challenge
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Public Library is set to celebrate the start of its annual Summer Reading Challenge with a kickoff event next Friday. The event will be hosted in Masonic Park, directly behind the library, on May 31 at 5 p.m. and will feature free carnival games, activities for all ages, and food trucks.
From Barber to the Brickyard
John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor The Trussville Tribune will provide coverage of the 108th Running of the Indy 500 and Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin, the winner of the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix 26 days ago. McLaughlin is the pole sitter for Sunday’s race with a four-lap qualifying speed of 234.220 mph, an […]
Cullman County Commission moves toward airport expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, approved plans for engineering services for the reconstruction of the apron and hangars to be constructed on a new taxiway at Cullman Regional Airport. Airport Director Ben Harrison said to the commission, “What we’re asking you for is the engineering services and design on this project,” Said Harrison, “The reason we’re trying to do this right now is we don’t want to start digging in late September or late October. We are afraid that three-four month project would turn into a six-seven month project.” The commission...
Two Pinson Valley graduates earn college degree before graduating high school
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Kevin Lovera and Conner Hughes graduated from Pinson Valley High School on Monday. But earlier this month, the two young men graduated from Jefferson State Community College, meaning they graduated college before they graduated high school. Hughes and Lovera earned their associate degree in applied science...
ICYMI: Honey Baked Ham coming to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Honey Baked Ham Company this week announced it has signed an agreement with existing franchisee, Andy Gaghagen, to bring the store to Cullman. Having been a Honey Baked owner for over 10 years, Gaghagen has enjoyed building relationships with the communities across his other locations in Georgia and Alabama, the company said in a press release. He now has seven locations. “He prides himself in being a hands-on owner, working closely with managers and staff, in addition to his participation in the local Chamber of Commerce and volunteer opportunities,” the release said.
Witches will ride for Trussville 6-year-old
TRUSSVILLE — Everything is set for what has quickly become one of the most popular events in the local area, the Trussville Witches Ride. The nonprofit group, whose mission is “witchy women riding for a local cause,” announced on Tuesday that a beneficiary for the 2024 Trussville Witches Ride had been selected.
‘Day of Hope Center Point’ hoping to feed 10,000 people
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — One local church is hosting a day of hope for everyone in the community and they are inviting everyone in need to come out. The free event is taking place on May 25th at the Greater Grace Church in Center Point. There will be free food, food boxes, clothes, furniture and […]
Baseball Recap: Springville comes up short despite Kaden Tingey's strong performance
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Springville can now relate to. They fell just short of the Brighton Bengals by a score of 4-2 on Wednesday. The loss was just more heartbreak for Springville who fell 9-7 when the teams previously met back in May of 2021.
One killed, one injured in interstate crash near Hueytown
One person was killed and another injured in a wreck involving an 18-wheeler Saturday morning near Hueytown. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 29-year-old Martin Rodriguez-Ramirez of Cullman was driving a 2018 GMC Acadia that crashed into a guardrail at approximately 5:15 a.m. Saturday. He was outside of the SUV when he was hit by a 2019 Freightliner tractor-trailer that was driven by 22-year-old Carlos H. Almaguer-Perez of Hollywood Florida.
Tree Talk: Magnolias – The Bookends of Spring
By Jenna P. Jones, Trussville Tree Commission Magnolia is a very large genus of trees. Different species of magnolias will sport their blooms in north and central Alabama from late February through early June. With so many varieties/cultivars within a species, let’s address a few of the more successful ones that are native or have […]
Murph 2024: Cullman CrossFit gyms hosting challenge to honor fallen hero, all who have served
CULLMAN, Ala. – CrossFit gyms across the country are gearing up for the annual “Murph” event, a workout held in honor of U.S. Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy, who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005. A statement from the official CrossFit...
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