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Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Escambia County K-9 that jumped over bridge after homicide suspects to be presented with medal
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 officer who has been deemed by many as a hero will be receiving the Medal of Courage from the sheriff after he courageously jumped over a bridge while trying to catch three homicide suspects. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons will be presenting K-9 Streeter […]
Been Together 30 years. “She Fuss at me Like My Mama Because She Concerned About My Well-Being …”
Met: September 1993, at Troy University. They were both members of the gospel choir and met during rehearsal the day Marc joined. “I was in the tenor section and she was leading the song we were rehearsing, and I thought she was cute. We didn’t actually talk to each other until we were getting ready for the African Alliance Fashion Show [on campus] and we were both modeling in the show… and during a break, she was standing at the water fountain and I went over and introduced myself, I said ‘Hi, my name is Marc’, and she said ‘I know who you are’, and I thought that was a good thing, I was smiling and then she wiped the smile off my face,” Marc laughed.
Eight Mile man arrested after search warrant finds drugs, gun: MCSO
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — An Eight Mile man was arrested after a search warrant found drug paraphernalia at a local home, according to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO deputies said they arrested Jason Roberts following a search warrant of a residence in Eight Mile on July 16. According to an MCSO press release, […]
The Weather Authority: Unsettled pattern through next week
WET/UNSETTLED PATTERN AHEAD: We have a few spotty showers over North Alabama early this morning, but the main round of showers and storms will come in the 12 noon to 12 midnight time frame later today and tonight as an upper trough beats down the heat ridge. Any one location has a 50-60 percent chance of seeing rain today with a high not too far from 90 degrees. The average high for Birmingham on July 18 is 91.
Shoppers, start your carts. Tax-free weekend is upon us in Alabama.
Shoppers, start your carts. Tax-free weekend for school supplies is coming to Alabama. A local sports stadium will sport a new name this fall, and a statewide volunteer contest comes to East Alabama. More wet weather is in the forecast and the North/South All-Star games continue. https://youtu.be/yuIKecwqLvs The post Shoppers, start your carts. Tax-free weekend is upon us in Alabama. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Better Business Bureau: Don’t get caught in a scam on Alabama’s tax-free holiday
We’re just a few days away from Alabama’s tax-free holiday, but the Better Business Bureau wants to make sure you make the best use of your money these next few days and don’t get caught up in a scam.
Challenger Center and CFNEA to Establish Challenger Learning Center in Northeast Alabama
Rainbow City, AL – Challenger Center, a renowned nonprofit organization specializing in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, is joining forces with the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) to introduce a new Challenger Learning Center in Rainbow City, Etowah County. This initiative aims to provide cutting-edge STEM experiences to students from public and […] The post Challenger Center and CFNEA to Establish Challenger Learning Center in Northeast Alabama appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Mississippi state Sen. Michael McLendon cleared of DUI charge in Alabama
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
TVA shares tips on saving money on your utilities
ALABAMA, USA — TVA is expecting the highest demand of their services Tuesday due to the intense heat coming to the Tennessee Valley. However, there are ways to beat the heat and lower costs on your utility bills. Here are some tips from experts at TVA:. Close your curtains/blinds...
Multiple West Alabama Cities Included In Heat Advisory
The cities of Moundville, Fayette, Eutaw, Demopolis, Tuscaloosa, and more are included in the latest Heat Advisory in West Alabama according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Residents are encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Wednesday,...
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