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Hoover native featured in upcoming documentary on the Blue Angels
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The documentary “The Blue Angels” will bring the wonder and spectacle of the iconic flight team to audiences this month. The film follows “the veterans and newest class of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron tackling intense training and a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry,” according to its description. U.S. […]
The ‘Funniest Man in America,’ James Gregory, dies at 78
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Only days after marking his 78th birthday and just before another one of his heralded comedic appearances, Georgia-born humorist James Gregory - often billed as the “Funniest Man in America” - died Thursday from cardiac complications. Gregory’s death was reported by AL.com,...
Celebrities give back while entertaining fans at Regions Tradition Pro-Am
It’s a sight that has come to be familiar at Greystone Golf and Country Club: Nick Saban standing on the first tee greeting the seas of Alabama fans and patients from Children’s of Alabama before setting off for a morning on the Founder’s Course on Wednesday, May 8. The post Celebrities give back while entertaining fans at Regions Tradition Pro-Am appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Homewood native unveils portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Award-winning artist and Homewood, Ala., native Steve Skipper was recently delegated to create a royal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne, making him the first African American to be formally commissioned to do so by Buckingham Palace. Skipper said the portrait, unveiled for British ambassadors in Savannah, Ga.,...
Oak Mountain State Park campgrounds will soon reopen after first major renovation in decades
PELHAM, Ala. — Oak Mountain State Park's campgrounds will reopen this month after major renovations. Some of the upgrades include new ADA Accessible tent and RV sites, along with updated bathhouses, a new dog park, an activity room and a playground. Guests will also notice RV sites have been...
Picture of the Day: The golden hour
Andrew Edwards submitted this photo and note: “This North American T-6 Texan was staged in front of our FBO at Bessemer Airport (KEKY) in Alabama for a sunset golden hour picture and it turned out incredible! Bessemer Airport is home to a handful of warbirds, including a P-51, Yak, and an Aeroshell Aerobatic Team T-6.”
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