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Sumiton Christian wins Class 1A baseball state title
OXFORD – Sumiton Christian rebounded from Wednesday’s Game 2 loss to Sweet Water by ripping 16 hits in the deciding Game 3 and the Eagles rolled to the Class 1A Baseball state championship with a 14-3 win in the finals. The two teams played game two Wednesday morning...
Man struck and killed while walking on Highway 78 overpass in Graysville
GRAYSVILLE, Ala. — Deputies responded to the scene of a tragic traffic incident late Tuesday night after a man was struck and killed. It happened at around 8:19 p.m. on the Highway 78 overpass at Interstate 22 in Graysville, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He was later...
Arrests and Incidents reported May 15, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. theft of property-4th degree; Shoe Show; shoes; $215; Marktplatz Ctr. SW. retail theft of property-2nd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise; Olive St. SW. retail theft...
Get ready for the sizzle: Hanceville’s 4th annual Grilled Cheese Festival coming May 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – On May 25, downtown Hanceville will transform into a hub of culinary delight and community celebration with the fourth annual Grilled Cheese Festival. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m., attendees can indulge in a unique festival dedicated to everyone’s favorite comfort food: the grilled cheese sandwich. Event coordinator Nolan Bradford promised a day packed with activities and treats for all ages: “This is our fourth year for this event, and it continues to grow. Each year brings a variety of new vendors, as well as some of the older favorites. While you’re here, take time to visit the local downtown...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’: Hanceville’s Katie Twilley recaps Bulldog years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with a lot of great teammates at Hanceville, learned a lot from that experience and had nothing but good things to say about her coaches. “My favorite memories were always the ones with my teammates either at practice, or before games. We always had so many laughs together about the dumbest things all the time,” Twilley said. “It was like a breath of fresh air. Despite many of them being so much younger than me, I knew that...
Trussville Chick-fil-A announces extended closure
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Trussville’s local Chick-fil-A location announced on Thursday that it will close next month for an extended period in order to complete a much-needed remodel. The restaurant, located at 5886 Trussville Crossings Parkway, is expected to be closed for about 11 weeks while the upgrades are completed. The...
‘Stamp Out Hunger’: Cullman Caring for Kids sees large donation from postal worker drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Caring for Kids this week received a massive product donation to its food pantry, thanks to the Cullman Post Office. As part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, held in conjunction with United Way, local postal workers delivered approximately 10,000 pounds of food to CCK.
Pinson lemonade stand aims to raise money for child battling cancer
From Tribune staff reports PINSON, Ala.–A lemonade stand that will be set up as part of the Woodhaven Neighborhood Yard Sale in Pinson tomorrow is looking to raise money to support a 2-year-old child battling cancer and her family. Gracelyn Kayte’s Lemonade for Love will be open for business on Saturday, May 18 from 7 […]
UPDATED: I-59 reopened in Argo-Trussville area
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE — UPDATED: Argo police reported that the roadway has reopened. Previously reported: Interstate 59 is closed at mile marker 146, just north of Deerfoot Parkway, due to a “major incident,” according to ALDOT. Emergency vehicles are on the scene. The closure includes both northbound and southbound traffic. For reference, Chalkville […]
2 CHS Career Tech Education students honored
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Career Tech students from Cullman High School’s Educators in Training program, Anna Hill and Maddie Doyle, received first place at the Future Teachers of Alabama State Conference for their submission to the “Grow Your Own” Video Lesson Competition. The pair won against more than 50 submissions throughout the state. The competition involved the Cullman High School students creating a potential lesson plan, preparing a lesson, providing instruction and evaluating results. The Future Teachers of Alabama organization started the “Grow Our Own” Initiative to provide school systems with additional opportunities to focus on activities that promote teaching as a career and encourage students to strongly consider the field of education as a future. The students were recognized at the Alabama State Department of Education Board Meeting on May 9, 2024. Senator Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, invited Hill, Doyle and their instructor Ben Heatherly to the Alabama Senate, where they were recognized for their accomplishment.
Lady Warriors win back-to-back ACAA softball titles
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WTOK) - First-year head coach David Holyfield led Russell Christian Academy Softball to its second-straight Alabama Christian Schools Athletic Association (ACAA) Softball State Championship with a 24-10 run-rule win over Tuscaloosa Christian Academy Saturday afternoon. The Lady Warriors (14-14) competed in Hueytown, Ala. over the weekend to reach...
Hoax 911 call in Northern Jefferson triggers police response with no threat found
In Northern Jefferson County, a frightening 911 call turned out to be a hoax. Sergeant Michael Jennings with the Kimberly Police Department said a call came from someone who told dispatchers they had a weapon, and had already killed one person and was going to kill the rest of the family he had barricaded with him if police did not respond within three minutes.
Missing Jefferson County 3-year-old found safe
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — An Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old from Forestdale was canceled after he was found safe Monday morning. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said 3-year-old Willon Jace McClain was abducted by his father, 49-year-old Willie Edward McClain Jr., around 1:00 a.m. in the area of Dewberry Lane in Forestdale and […]
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