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Kayakers Descent Over-90 Foot Noccalula Falls In Gadsden

John — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:19:38 +0000

On Nov. 28, 2011 Pat Keller, Chris Gragtmans and Isaac Levinson dropped off Noccalula Falls in northeast Alabama. Noccalula Falls drops 90-foot into a gorge high on Lookout Mountain above the city of Gadsden. Below the falls lays large boulders and deadly currents that have been deadly over the years. To everyone’s surprise the kayakers made it safely over the raging falls. They were shooting footage for a documentary about Lookout Mountain whitewater when they descent the beautiful Alabama waterfall.

Noccalula Falls Full Edit w/ POV from Isaac Levinson on Vimeo.

Alabama Shuts Out LSU- All State BCS National Championship Game 2012

John — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:34:11 +0000

The Crimson Tide rolled over LSU monday night to break LSU’S winning streak against Alabama. Early in the game Alabama managed to gain plenty of field goal points to keep the tide ahead. Late in the fourth Trent Richardson scored a td to close the game with a strong shut out!

21 to Nothing…

Coldwater Mountain bike trails could be ready by April

John — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:09:15 +0000

Mountain bikers may soon find a new home in Alabama near Anniston as the Coldwater trails are completed early this spring.

The development of bike trails at Coldwater may help transform downtown Anniston into a tourist destination for mountain bikers from around the world.

http://annistonstar.com/bookmark/15897563

Cherokee Rock Village Park Receives Grant

John — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:37:58 +0000

A $125,000 grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will soon give Cherokee Rock Village Park a new face lift. The grant will improve camping spaces, restrooms, parking, sidewalks as well as the road improvements to the park. Cherokee Rock village has been a favorite for climbers since the 70′s and is one of Alabama’s most beautiful places.

The rock village sits high on lookout mountains in northeast Alabama near the town of Sand Rock. During peak season expect many climbers and campers enjoying breath-taking morning views over Weiss Lake. Large bolders and rock walls run along the village and the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Fore more info: http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20110816/NEWS/110819846/0/OPINION

Actor Charlie Sheen visits Tuscaloosa Alabama offers support for tornado hit area

John — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:11:02 +0000

Storm workers got surprise Monday from actor Charlie Sheen. A couple of nights Charlie posted on twitter that he was heading to Alabama and he did. Charlie visited a tornado hit areasin Tuscaloosa and offered to give his support. He met with victims and first responders and even bought $327.04 in flashlights. He is working on organizing a benefit to help the storm hit area according to The Associated Press.

Here is a good write up on Yahoo. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110502/ap_en_ot/us_people_sheen_severe_weather

14th Annual Freedom Creek Festival

John — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:23:08 +0000

What: 14^th Annual Freedom Creek Festival in honor of the late, great Willie King

When: Saturday, June 2^nd 2011 from 11am until 10 pm

Where: 93Cookieman Place at 1438 Hwy 17 South/Wilder Circle, Aliceville, AL 35442

The Rural Members Association is proud to announce the 14th Annual Freedom Creek Blues Festival founded by the late great Willie King and held this year in his honor, following his untimely passing in 2009. This year’s festival is to be held at a different venue than in previous years, on the outskirts of Aliceville, Alabama, at “Cookieman’s” Place on Hwy 17 South.

This internationally acclaimed festival will take place rain or shine on Saturday June 2nd starting at 11am opening with a great traditional gospel group followed by non-stop blues. The family friendly festival attracts local and international crowds and is renowned for its down home atmosphere, great music and delicious southern food.

Lineup: international blues stars Super Chikan and Homemade Jamz will headline the show.

The festival will open with a prayer and gospel music from the Mississippi Nightingales. Blues bands will play all day, including the Alabama Blues Project Advanced Student Band, local bluesmen Clarence Davis and “Birmingham” George Conner, the Alabama Blues Women Review including Shar Baby, Rachel Edwards, B.J. Miller and Debbie Bond. Birmingham blues great Elnora Spencer will appear with her band, blues traditionalist Little G Weevil, the Missississippi Blues Boys . . . and more!

Admissions is by suggested donation of $10. This is the most down-home, real deal blues festival around in the heart of the deep South where the blues was born!

For more information: www.willie-king.com or call (205) 752 6263.

The festival is made possible by generous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Osama bin Laden is dead- US President Obama confirms

John — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:43:11 +0000

President Obama announces that Osama bin Laden is dead Sunday night MAY 5 2011. The US has increased forces in case retaliation in the US and other areas. Last week the US hit a a location where he was staying…

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42852700/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/

Alabama tornado Information-Donate-Volunteer

John — Mon, 02 May 2011 01:24:04 +0000

Resources

Safe and well https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

Find Red Cross Shelters

Volunteer Info:

Volunteer http://www.redcross.org/en/volunteer

Shelters:

Donations

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

http://www.voasoutheast.org/

South Alabama Tornado Relief Clothing Drive

United Way of Central Alabama – list drop off locations

United Way West Alabama

Support the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce Relief Fund

American Red Cross

Mid Alabama Red Cross

Eagle Point Church

Text: “Red Cross” to 90999

GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND

Donate Blood

Bel Air Mall Blood Drive
Tues., May 3 from Noon-6pm
Bel Air Mall, Target wing
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 478-1893

Please comment below to add to the list

Animal Info

The City of Huntsville Animal Services

Power

Outage and power restoration updates:
www.alabamapower.com

Powerful tornadoes Leaves Trails of destruction across Alabama

John — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:14:19 +0000

Alabama declared a state of emergency today after severe storms and deadly tornadoes hit many areas. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency said the death toll has risen to over 210 statewide by around Thursday night, April 28. Almost 300 reported dead in the south with more missing.

Tuscaloosa was hit hard by a massive tornado with over 100 admitted to ER’s. The tornado missed the campus of the University but it caused widespread damage in many areas. Devastation soon moved to the Birmingham’s northern suburbs onward to northwest Georgia. Concord and Pleasant Grove near Birmingham reported 11 dead. The twister is estimated at a mile wide and tracked on the ground for for over 2 hours from the Mississippi State line.

Downtown Cullman got hit by a massive tornado that tore roofs off business’s and caused extensive damage. Most of the Cullman area lost power and many homes had damage from falling trees in the area. Hanceville also saw damage with falling trees. Wallace state’s library also had some damage from the morning storms.

12 confirmed dead or missing in Phil Campbell after tornadoe rips through the south part of town.
A Tornado hit Union Grove mobile home park in Arab according WAFF in Huntsville.

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The Sand Mountain Reporter said that many trees were down around the Guntersville area.

A call from home confirmed a hit near Geraldine with trees down, flying debris and a destroyed chicken house . Dad said they were taking shelter and could see flying debris . He said a large tree fell and hit the side of the house. Once outside he discovered fallen trees covering his driveway and a demolished chicken house next door.
For can goods, clothes, UNITED WAY OF WEST ALABAMA.
2720 6th St # 100
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-1798
(205) 345-6640

Missing police k-9 in Geneva

John — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:11:44 +0000

Geneva Police are searching for one of there own. A k-9 named Sassy went missing from her handler’s property.

http://www2.dothaneagle.com/news/2011/apr/25/help-needed-finding-missing-geneva-police-k-9-ar-1761681/

Rabies infected racoon found in Etowah County

John — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:17:20 +0000

Story::: Rabid raccoon killed; health department advises precautions

If you are in the woods around the Coates Bend area of Etowah County, Alabama and see any animals that are acting weird, do not mess with them. Rabies is famous for turning a normal scared coon into a crazy creature. Dogs can become very violent and tend to be crazy fighters to. There have been attacks of bobcats infecting people in many areas. BOB Cat Attacks

COTTONWOOD – A bobcat Attack Some more Rabies stories..

All kinds of animals can get rabies and pass it to other animals. If you are in the woods it is good idea to have protection! I always carry a sharp knife in case of rough situation.

plans for new 50 mile bike trail on coldwater mountain

John — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 03:37:04 +0000

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20101002/APN/1010020507