Construction set to begin at Merry Corners shopping center in 2025
Site work on the property at the corner of Pike Road and Vaughn Road started in August 2023.
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FBI Director says he intends to resign at the end of Biden’s term in January
FBI Director Christopher Wray says he plans to resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term in January, after President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Kash Patel for the job.
USDA to invest $9 million to improve water service in Dallas and Marengo counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $9 million to improve water infrastructure in Dallas and Marengo counties.
Cryer scores 22 points and No. 15 Houston defeats Troy 62-42
Troy falls on the road to Houston 62-42. The Trojans move to 5-4 on the season
Cal hires former Auburn, Boise State coach Bryan Harsin as offensive coordinator
Former Auburn Head Coach Bryan Harsin accepts the Offensive Coordinator job at Cal.
Rob Gray steps down as Head Coach at Faulkner
Faulkner Football
Former Faulkner Head Football Coach Rob Gray announces that he will be stepping down from his role with the team. Randy Ragsdale, who served as an associate head coach, will assume the interim role.
Jalen Milroe named the 2024 Campbell Trophy Winner
Alabama Football
Alabama Quarterback, Jalen Milroe, was named the winner of the 2024 Campbell Trophy. This award is given each year to college football’s top scholar athlete.
New coffee shop coming to Pike Road
Pike Road Coffee hopes to open by late Spring 2025.Â
Several Alabama Football Players earn All-SEC Honors
Several members of the Crimson Tide were named to the All-SEC Team.
Oregon’s Gabriel, Colorado’s Hunter, Boise State’s Jeanty, Miami’s Ward are named Heisman finalists
Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have all been announced as the Heisman Finalists.
