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UAB to acquire St. Vincent’s

Tuesday, June 25 by News Room

After thorough study and due diligence, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement with Ascension for UAB Health System Authority to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in central Alabama to sustain patients’ access to the highest quality care in Birmingham... Read More.

Bevill State Career Pathways Academy hosts robotics camp exhibition, scholarship signing

Tuesday, June 25 by News Room

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Bevill State Community College (BSCC) Career Pathways Academy hosted an exhibition highlighting the Robotics Camp held during the previous week. The event, held on the Bevill State Community College Sumiton Campus, culminated in a signing ceremony for the incoming... Read More.

The Bridge hosts 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration

Thursday, June 20 by News Room

The Bridge Educational Philanthropy hosted its second annual Juneteenth Celebration of Excellence Luncheon at the Jasper Civic Center on Saturday. The event commemorates Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. The luncheon also honors local residents for their significant... Read More.

Jersey Mike’s coming to Jasper

Wednesday, June 19 by News Room

According to the Jersey Mike’s Subs corporate website, the sandwich chain will be opening a location in Jasper. The sandwich shop will be located at 1635 Pediatric Drive, Suite #1, which is adjacent to Walmart. The retail space was recently renovated and also houses T-Mobile. The... Read More.

Ivey announces $500k grant for weatherization training center at Bevill State

Tuesday, June 18 by News Room

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to renovate space at Bevill State Community College in Walker County for a new weatherization training center. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to create the Energy Infrastructure Center at the college,... Read More.

$6.7M grant announced for water infrastructure improvements

Tuesday, June 18 by News Room

Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed hosted an event in Oakman on Wednesday, June 5, to announce $6.7 million in grant awards for water infrastructure and capacity improvements in communities of need in northwest Alabama. This comes in response to portions of Walker, Fayette,... Read More.

Should UA’s stadium receive a name change to honor Saban?

Sunday, June 16 by News Room

I’ve only been watching college football for a little over a decade, but it seems to me that Bryant-Denny Stadium is one of the more iconic venues in all of American sports. The steel-reinforced concrete and brick behemoth has been the home of the most dominant program in the history of collegiate sports since 1929 and boasts an impressive maximum capacity of 100,077. It is named... Read More.

27th Nauvoo Car Show draws a crowd

Sunday, June 16 by News Room

The 27th annual Nauvoo Car Show brought out vehicle enthusiasts from across the region on Saturday morning. The event, which benefits the Nauvoo Historical Society, is held each year at the Old Harbin Hotel in memory of Gene McDaniel, the founder of the car... Read More.

Walker County Cattleman’s Rodeo

Saturday, June 15 by News Room

The third annual Walker County Cattleman’s Rodeo kicked off Friday night. The event is being held at the Walker County Fairgrounds off Airport Road in Jasper. It will continue tonight (Saturday, June 15) with gates opening at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7:30. There... Read More.

Ivey announces grant to expand STEM education in Walker County

Friday, June 14 by News Room

MONTGOMERY — A $1 million grant announced by Gov. Kay Ivey will help Walker County students blaze their paths to successful futures and rewarding careers. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the Walker County Board of Education to construct a facility at Bankhead... Read More.

Bryant-Denny, Jordan-Hare removed from Super 7 rotation due to expanded CFP

Wednesday, June 12 by News Room

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), in coordination with the cities of Tuscaloosa, Auburn and Opelika, have agreed to remove The University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium and Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium from the Super 7 High School Football Championships host site... Read More.

Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition helps school systems get $7.8 million in federal funding for new electric buses