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Posts by Will Blakely

Louis from Encyclopedia of Alabama Alabama News
85 years ago today: Alabama-born boxing legend Joe Louis became heavyweight champion

Today is the 85th anniversary of Chambers County native Joe Louis’s victory over James Braddock, which won him the heavyweight boxing title in 1937.

Helen Keller fest from fest website Alabama News
44th annual Helen Keller Festival to be held in Tuscumbia this week

This year’s Helen Keller Festival will begin on Thursday evening in downtown Tuscumbia.

Church Van from Church of God of Prophecy from Cephus Prophitt Alabama News
“This ain’t no way to go”: gasoline stolen out of church van, pastor responds

“They lost, and we did too,” said Cephus Prophitt, senior pastor at Church of God of Prophecy in Pinson.

Western Sizzlin Logo from Western Sizzlin Oxford Facebook Alabama News
VIDEO: Mouse caught on camera at Oxford restaurant

A Facebook post made Sunday showed a mouse nibbling on produce at a buffet in Oxford.

Tim Dugger from Tim Dugger Alabama News
ALABAMA MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: Tim Dugger

Alabama native and die-hard NASCAR fan Tim Dugger will be playing at the Grand Ole Opry for the second time later this month.

Amtrak train photo by Associated Press Alabama News
Amtrak crash in Birmingham leaves one man dead

A Thursday evening crash in Birmingham left one man dead after an Amtrack train collided with his car.

Johnston Edward Taylor Alabama News
Man involved in deadly Bramblett crash arrested, accused of possessing child porn

The man involved in the 2019 crash, which took the lives of famous Auburn sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula, was charged with possession of child pornography Thursday.

Patterson 2 by Will Blakely Alabama News
This day in history: Albert Patterson shot in Phenix City

Today marks the 68th anniversary of the assassination of Albert Love Patterson, the Phenix City lawyer and Democratic candidate for Attorney General who vowed to root out crime and vice in East Alabama.

Police siren lights by Erica Thomas Alabama News
POLICE: Woman leads officers on high-speed chase, two young children in car

A woman led police in North Alabama on a high-speed chase late Monday night. Police said two young children were in the car with her.

Adams Evans by Caleb Chancey chef Alabama News
Birmingham Chef Adam Evans named best chef in the South

Muscle Shoals native and Birmingham chef Adam Evans was dubbed Best Chef: South this year by the James Beard Foundation at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

From ALEA Facebook Page Alabama News
State trooper hospitalized after I-59 crash

A two-vehicle crash on I-59 near Springville in St. Clair County ended with one on-duty Alabama Law Enforcement (ALEA) trooper and a civilian motorist in the hospital.

Zamora Shrine by Will Blakely Alabama News
City of Irondale moves to buy Zamora Shrine for $5 million

An unusual 105-acre plot of land could soon become the property of the City of Irondale.

USFL 2 AP Photo by Butch Dill Alabama News
USFL players vote to unionize, partner with United Steelworkers

Players from the United States Football League (USFL) have voted to unionize in coordination with the United Football Players Association (UFPA) and elected to partner with the United Steelworkers (USW).

Space Camp from Space Camp Facebook Page Alabama News
U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp Celebrates 40 Years

This year is the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp’s 40th anniversary.

Walnut Park by Will Blakely Alabama News
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Man killed in front of Gadsden elementary school identified

An altercation occurred outside the front door of Walnut Park Elementary School on Thursday morning that left one man dead and a police officer injured.

June Fling 2021 from Oneonta Fire and Rescue Service Facebook page Alabama News
Oneonta to host 20th annual June Fling on Saturday

The Oneonta Business Association (OBA) will be hosting its 20th June Fling on Saturday in downtown Oneota.

Jemison Park Flooding Will Blakely Alabama News
Heavy rains flood parts of Birmingham area

Heavy rains left parts of the Birmingham metro area under water early Wednesday, with flash flooding stranding vehicles and swamping parking lots.

George Hamilton by Will Blakely Alabama News
100-year-old WWII veteran lands in Birmingham after commemorating D-Day in France

A 100-year-old World War II veteran landed in Birmingham yesterday after making a trip to France on the 78th anniversary of D-Day.

Police line crime scene 1 Alabama News
Body found in Phenix City trailer park month after fire

A body was found Monday in a Phenix City trailer park a month after a fire destroyed a mobile home near Fort Mitchell.

Gregg Carr Antonio Langham Chris Samuels from Alabama Football Hall of Fame Alabama News
Two Alabama, one Auburn players added to 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Two former football players from the University of Alabama and one from Auburn University were added to the 2023 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Marquita Booker from Pickens County Sheriff Alabama News
Pickens County correctional officer charged with sexual abuse

A former Pickens County correctional officer was charged with 16 counts of sexual abuse on Friday.

Artemis ULA nasaspaceflight com Alabama News
Huntsville’s Artemis I arrives in Florida for second pre-launch test

Huntsville’s Artemis I rocket arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida again Monday morning for its second wet dress rehearsal.

Apache AH 64 attack helicopter Andre Klimke unsplash Alabama News
Breaking: Military helicopter crashes near Ozark, occupants injured, but expected to live

A military helicopter crashed near Ozark Monday around 2 p.m.

Garden from Markus Spiske Alabama News
As grocery prices rise, can gardening and raising food at home save money?

As poultry and produce prices skyrocket due to inflation, many Alabamians are looking for ways to keep food on the table without taking a hit. Some have turned to growing and raising their own food. 

Vicky White and Casey White Alabama News
Reward for tip that led to arrest of Casey White did not go to man who found White’s car in Indiana

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey directed the Finance Department to issue a $5,000 reward to a person who “provided valuable assistance to law enforcement” in the case of an escaped convict who led police on a nationwide manhunt. The reward did not go to the man who spotted the inmate’s abandoned truck, which eventually led police to capture the convict.

USA Games Logo from Special Olympics Alabama News
Alabama Special Olympics sending 215 to USA Games in Orlando

215 athletes, coaches and unified partners from Alabama will be traveling to Orlando, Florida next week for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

Vote Alabama News
Friday is last day for in-person voter registration

Friday is the last day for in-person voter registration at your local Board of Registrar's Office.

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