From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma family celebrates a major milestone in the life of the family matriarch. Mrs. Ida Mae Hollaway is turning 100 years old this weekend — and her family is putting together a huge birthday bash in her honor. Hollaway was born on April 27th 1925. And this Sunday will mark her 100th birthday. She’s…
The Pilgrim Rest Senior Center put together a birthday parade for Mrs. Hazel McCain to celebrate a big milestone for her and for the community to come out and show her some love.
The City of Wetumpka started off a week of celebrations for a very special director who put the city in the spotlight back in 2003 with his popular film, “Big Fish.” Wetumpka is celebrating Director Tim Burton in a week long event. The event kicked off with cutting an extravagant cake for Tim Burton’s birthday. The city is covered in…
AP News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A World War II veteran has recovered from COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday. A relative says Alabama native, Major Wooten of Madison is physically drained and a little fuzzy mentally after battling the new coronavirus. But granddaughter Holly Wooten McDonald says he appears to be on the mend as he marks…
According to Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister, a 79-year-old woman died in a house fire, Sunday, April 19. The fire occurred in the 1300 block of K Street. The woman’s grandson lives with her and was not at home at the time of the fire. He says when he came back around 10 pm, the house was on fire….
Faculty and staff at Davis Elementary in Montgomery dressed up as some of Dr. Seuss’ most beloved story book characters. Not only to honor the late children’s book author, but to spark a love for reading at an early age. They have also had several special guests filtering in and out of the classrooms all week long. Media specialist Sametta…
Jeff Davis’ birthday will be celebrated this morning at the First White House of The Confederacy. He was born on this date in 1808. The 11:00 AM event is free and open to the public. Birthday cake will be served. The Confederate capital was located in Montgomery for only a few months. It was relocated to Richmond for the duration…
