6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1426+ words) SUMMERVILLE-More homes changed hands in Chattooga County during August than one year earlier, but several measures show buyers are encountering lower sale prices, increased inventory, and a slower-moving market. The combination suggests that activity is improving while buyers retain more…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago   (729+ words) ALBERTVILLE– Thrive Alabama plans to open a new community health center in Albertville after receiving a $650,000 federal grant intended to expand access to primary care in underserved areas. The nonprofit health organization said the Albertville center will serve new patients…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (163+ words) PIEDMONT – The Piedmont Bulldogs accumulated 539 yards of total offense in a 52-6 thrashing of Ohatchee Friday night in Class 2A, Region 6 football action. Cole Austin led the fourth-ranked Bulldogs (3-0). He completed 16-of-21 pass attempts for 237 yards and three touchdowns. He also added…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (429+ words) Despite not playing last week, the Collinsville Panthers (1-0) moved up a spot to No. 7 in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings. The latest poll was released early Wednesday morning. Collinsville hosts Brindlee Mountain (1-1) to begin Class…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (319+ words) The judges’ panel is set for season 35 of Dancing with the Stars, with Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli ready to face a new cast of celebrity and pro dancers. Inaba and Tonioli have been on the judges…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (245+ words) CENTRE – The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for Cherokee County and much of central Alabama. The advisory will remain in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. Saturday. Heat index values could reach 107 degrees during the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (162+ words) GAYLESVILLE– Organizers will host a benefit barbecue and motorcycle poker run Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Gaylesville Volunteer Fire Department. The fundraiser will also support Fire Chief Bobby Millican and his family. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (593+ words) NORTHEAST ALABAMA– Coosa Riverkeeper reported high E. coli levels at five recreation sites during Week 15 of its 2026 Swim Guide monitoring program. Results dated Thursday, Aug. 27, cover 45 locations across the Coosa River watershed. Thirty-six sites had low bacteria levels, four had…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (421+ words) The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama identified the four defendants. They are Tramarcus Fomby, 31; Flemmings Chatman, 44; Ladarious Quashawn Brown, 33; and Robert Houston Jr., 57. A federal jury convicted Fomby, also known as “Slacc,” after five days of testimony…...