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Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Alabama native Nick Dunlap wins 2nd PGA TOUR event
TRUCKEE, California. (WBRC) - For the second time this season, Alabama native Nick Dunlap has won on the PGA TOUR!. Dunlap carded a final round 62 and finished the event with 49 points to win the event that was being played near Lake Tahoe. This weeks PGA TOUR event at...
Rainbow City police arrest two in Etowah County counterfeiting case
Two people were arrested after a report of counterfeit money being passed in Rainbow City led authorities across Etowah County to find a cache of counterfeit cash and materials used in making it. According to a Facebook post by the Rainbow City Police Department, officers were called to Martin's Family Clothing on Rainbow Drive on July 16 for someone allegedly trying to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Six days earlier, someone allegedly passed two fake $100 bills at...
Vehicle crashes into gas pumps after police pursuit, ignites fire
A woman was arrested in Rainbow City after crashing into two gas pumps at a Mapco gas station early Saturday morning during a high speed chase. Gadsden police said the chase started after officers responded to a suspicious vehicle in the Clubview area of Gadsden. Police attempted to stop the...
Local attorney believes lawsuits could follow worldwide CrowdStrike outage
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On Friday, the United States got a reminder of just how fragile modern technology can be. One wrong line of code caused computers around the world to crash. Attorney Mark McDaniel believes businesses that were affected will be suing to recoup what they can. But he...
Tuscaloosa Leaders Arrive in Mobile for Annual Benchmarking Trip
Leaders from west Alabama traveled south this weekend and are in Mobile for an annual trip designed to bring good ideas from other cities back to the Tuscaloosa area. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has taken these Benchmarking trips since 2017 and have learned from leaders in Greenville, Lexington, Chattanooga, Asheville and Raleigh.
Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column
Before I get into the rest of the league, I thought Hugh Freeze, Payton Thorne, Eugene Asante and Keldric Faulk represented Auburn very well. There's honestly very, very little to be learned at these gatherings any longer, so it's now more about the SEC Network and making it a TV event. That's just the way it is.
Input wanted from Huntsville, Madison County cyclists for new biking safety plan
Air up the bicycle tires, strap on a helmet and get ready to hit the road. The Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants to hear from bikers throughout Huntsville and Madison County on how riding can be made safer and more enjoyable. The MPO is developing a plan to create...
What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt
A closer look at some of Alabama’s top remaining targets including a few who will announce decisions soon. The post What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt appeared first on On3.
Warm 80s, humid and more showers/storms for Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Monday morning. Skies are mostly cloudy out the door with warm temperatures in the lower 70s and some areas of isolated but dense fog. Some breaks in the clouds will be expected though mid to late morning and high temperatures will warm into the middle/upper 80s with a light south breeze. It will feel incredibly humid through the day with all of that Gulf moisture fueling rounds of scattered downpours and thunderstorms. Showers and storms should begin to taper off around sunset with a few isolated showers and some thunder possible overnight, lows will fall around 70 degrees by daybreak Tuesday.
Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.
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