Orange Beach boat lands potential record blue marlin
When word got out that the Orange Beach boat Best Trait was heading to Orange Beach Marina with a giant blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in. As the 55-foot Viking sportfishing boat, owned by Scott Crump of Jasper, arrived at the marina, a crowd approached the […]
Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival scheduled for next month
The second annual Wetumpka Wildlife Art Festival will be held next month on the banks of the Coosa River in downtown Wetumpka. The event, hosted by the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, is scheduled for Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival has quickly become one of the […]
Steve Flowers: University philathropists – Yellowhammer News
Over the past couple of years, we’ve had some very generous benefactors make very generous gifts to our Alabama alma maters. One such philanthropist is Alabama businessman Jim Kennemer. Thanks to his $2 million gift from Kennemer, the University of Alabama has funded his James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation and Social Impact. Jim and […]
Steve Flowers: University philathropists – Yellowhammer News
Over the past couple of years, we’ve had some very generous benefactors make very generous gifts to our Alabama alma maters. One such philanthropist is Alabama businessman Jim Kennemer. Thanks to his $2 million gift from Kennemer, the University of Alabama has funded his James C. Kennemer Center for Innovation and Social Impact. Jim and […]
Nick Saban reveals why he doesn’t drink – ‘never have a hangover, never feel bad’
This college football season, Nick Saban will appear weekly on the Pat McAfee Show to talk about the Tide, college football in general, his life and career, and other topics. Of course, this week there was talk of Nick Saban not smoking cigars, so McAfee asked Saban if he smoked cigars. And Saban’s answer, as […]
Big Communications elevates Shannon Harris to executive creative director
Big Communications, a leading creative and marketing company, has promoted longtime staff member Shannon Harris to lead its award-winning creative department as Executive Creative Director. Harris has been promoted four times since joining the company in 2010, most recently as creative director. This marks the birth of Big’s first female executive creative director in her […]
Tigers kennel Bulldogs in first SEC win
Earlier this week, we said a win against the lowly Mississippi State Bulldogs was a must for the Auburn Tigers, and Hugh Freeze and company responded with their best offensive performance of the season. Despite all the buzz surrounding Peyton Thorne and the offense in recent weeks, Thorne was phenomenal today. The Freeze haven’t played […]
Aaron Johnson: The Great One
I received my master’s degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1987 and my doctorate in education from the same school in 2003. Along the way, I earned all my teaching hours at the University of Alabama and also earned my Doctorate in Service. All of this means I’m a slow learner and have […]
Century of service and solutions, addressing challenges of tomorrow
In a dynamic and diverse situation, Alabama, access to timely and reliable information is critical. For over 100 years, Alabama Cooperative Extension System has been a trusted partner to the people of the state, providing solutions to the challenges of everyday life. From its humble beginnings to its impact today, Alabama Extension has come a […]
Downtown OWA welcomes three new businesses to Baldwin County
Downtown OWA in Foley, Alabama, a free-admission shopping, dining and entertainment district located just outside OWA Parks and Resorts, announced the opening of three new businesses through a press release. The first new business is Fluffy’s Pet Shop, which offers a wide range of pet treats, chews, leashes, beds, harnesses, grooming tools and stylish accessories. […]
