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In her honor (of ), I am ordering the American flag to be lowered throughout the United States for a one-week period be...
08/25/2026

In her honor (of ), I am ordering the American flag to be lowered throughout the United States for a one-week period beginning tonight at 6:00 PM.

Rest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you.

— President Donald J. Trump

08/25/2026

BREAKING: Dolly Parton Dead at 80

Great news for the Hayden community! You can now renew your vehicle tag 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Hayden Vale...
08/25/2026

Great news for the Hayden community! You can now renew your vehicle tag 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the Hayden Valero & Krystal Store! 🎉🚗

No more worrying about making it during regular business hours—just stop in whenever it’s convenient for you!

A big THANK YOU to Revenue Commissioner Gregg Armstrong for helping make this convenient service available to our community!

📍 Stop by the Hayden Valero & Krystal Store and get your tag renewed!

Please SHARE and help spread the word! 🙌

BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT: A bridge collapse has been reported along I-65 near the Shelby County Airport, causing a major t...
08/25/2026

BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT: A bridge collapse has been reported along I-65 near the Shelby County Airport, causing a major traffic disruption.

⚠️ Drivers should avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency crews respond. Expect significant delays.

📸: ALGO Traffic Camera

This is a developing situation. Updates to follow as more information becomes available.

Thanks to Revenue Commissioner Gregg Armstrong, you can now renew your tags anytime, day or night, at the Chevron in Blo...
08/25/2026

Thanks to Revenue Commissioner Gregg Armstrong, you can now renew your tags anytime, day or night, at the Chevron in Blountsville.

FOR SALE: Former Oneonta Fire Truck Could Be Yours for $159KEver wanted to own a Oneonta fire truck? Here’s your chance!...
08/25/2026

FOR SALE: Former Oneonta Fire Truck Could Be Yours for $159K

Ever wanted to own a Oneonta fire truck? Here’s your chance!

A 2011 Pierce Velocity Pumper formerly used by the Oneonta Fire Department is now up for sale with an asking price of $159,000.

Got a kid at home who LOVES fire trucks? Buying this might just lock up Parent of the Year. 😂

Or maybe you’re just a big kid at heart and have always wanted your own fire truck.

And if you’re a police officer who’s always secretly wanted to play fireman, well… we won’t tell anybody. 🚓➡️🚒😂

All jokes aside, the former Oneonta truck could make a solid addition for a fire department or agency looking to add to its fleet.

🚒 Truck Details

The 2011 Pierce Velocity has 111,200 miles and is powered by a Detroit Series 60 diesel engine paired with an Allison 4000 EVS automatic transmission.

The pumper features a Waterous CSU 1,500 GPM pump, a 750-gallon polypropylene water tank and a 30-gallon foam tank.

Additional features include:

* Seating for five with four SCBA seats
* Two 1½-inch crosslays
* 6-inch and 2½-inch driver’s side suction
* 6-inch officer’s side suction
* Deck gun
* Telescoping lights
* Ground ladders
* Automatic tire chains
* Federal Q siren
* Interior medical cabinet
* Air conditioning
* Auxiliary braking system

The truck has 8,044 engine hours, a GVWR of 45,550 pounds, measures 30 feet, 2 inches long and stands 9 feet, 5 inches tall.

💰 Asking Price: $159,000

Whether you’re looking to expand your department’s fleet, you’re a big kid with a big driveway, or you’re ready to finally settle the police vs. fire debate from the driver’s seat of a Pierce Velocity — here’s your chance to own a piece of Oneonta Fire Department history. 🚒

Local First Responders Launch Weeks Land & Clearing Co.From overgrown property and damaged driveways to full land-cleari...
08/25/2026

Local First Responders Launch Weeks Land & Clearing Co.

From overgrown property and damaged driveways to full land-clearing projects, a locally owned company is ready to help property owners throughout Cullman and surrounding communities tackle the jobs that require some heavy equipment.

Weeks Land & Clearing Co., owned and operated by Ethan Weeks, is a newer Cullman-area business providing land clearing, skid steer work and a variety of property improvement services.

Weeks said the company is focused on building its reputation around quality work, fair pricing and treating customers right.

“We take a lot of pride in what we do,” Weeks said. “When we leave a customer’s property, we want them to feel like they received quality work at a fair price from people they can trust.”

Services offered include:

* Land clearing
* Brush and overgrowth removal
* Forestry and vegetation mulching
* Fence row cleanup
* Property cleanup
* Storm and debris cleanup
* Gravel driveway repair and spreading
* Light grading
* Food plot preparation
* Construction cleanup
* General skid steer work

The company is also operated by local first responders with backgrounds in law enforcement and the fire service. Weeks said the integrity, accountability, professionalism and commitment to serving others required in those professions are the same values they bring to each job.

Whether it is a small cleanup project or a larger land-clearing job, Weeks Land & Clearing Co. aims to treat each property as if it were their own.

“We’re not looking to cut corners or simply get to the next job,” Weeks said. “We want to build a reputable local company that people in our community feel comfortable calling and recommending to their friends, family and neighbors.”

Weeks Land & Clearing Co. serves Cullman and surrounding areas.

📞 Need a quote or have a property project in mind? Call (205) 936-4592 to speak with Weeks Land & Clearing Co.

Weeks Land & Clearing Co. — Built for the Backwoods.

PETA really said, “If we fake-slaughter a human at the new Raising Cane’s location in Tuscaloosa, surely nobody will wan...
08/25/2026

PETA really said, “If we fake-slaughter a human at the new Raising Cane’s location in Tuscaloosa, surely nobody will want chicken anymore.”

Me, walking past with a Box Combo: “Can I get extra Cane’s sauce?” 😂🐔

📸: PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)

08/25/2026

Help us wish a happy birthday to Brooke Sivley!

Oneonta’s Sam Garrison Named WCRL Player of the WeekOneonta quarterback Sam Garrison has been named the WCRL Player of t...
08/25/2026

Oneonta’s Sam Garrison Named WCRL Player of the Week

Oneonta quarterback Sam Garrison has been named the WCRL Player of the Week following a huge performance in the Redskins’ thrilling 42-41 comeback victory over Pleasant Grove on Friday night.

Garrison made an impact through the air and on the ground, completing 13 of 20 passes for 188 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball 25 times for 146 yards and four touchdowns.

In total, Garrison accounted for 334 yards of offense and five touchdowns as Oneonta rallied to knock off the Spartans by one point.

The performance earned Garrison this week’s WCRL Player of the Week honors.

Fans can catch high school football games from around Blount County throughout the season on the WCRL app or over the radio.

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