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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,...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
Buying Alabama-caught fish will get easier this fall, thanks to new law
Many of us enjoy chowing down on some Gulf-caught seafood—so much so, Orange Beach hosts a yearly Shrimp Festival. But how do we know the fish we’re cooking up is caught locally?. Thanks to a new law, that information will be front and center of all fish-buying ventures....
Caroleene Dobson outspends Shomari Figures 3 to 1 on campaign in Alabama’s 2nd District race
The Democratic and Republican candidates in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District have raised similar amounts of money in campaign contributions, but Republican Caroleene Dobson has outspent Democrat Shomari Figures by a 3 to 1 margin so far in the race. Dobson, a Montgomery lawyer, has spent $1.73 million so...
Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […] The post Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside
Www.wcbi.com – Eric Lampkin – 2024-07-17 18:36:10. SUMMARY: The Columbus City Council approved an Army Corps of Engineers grant application to address long-standing flooding issues on the city's northside. The project involves cleaning a ditch near Columbus Brick and building a detention pond to mitigate flooding on 21st through 23rd Streets North and 23rd Avenue North. Despite concerns about funding sources and potential impacts on road maintenance funds, the council passed the measure five to one, with Councilman Joseph Mickens dissenting. Mayor Keith Gaskin emphasized the urgent need to address the decade-long flooding issues, particularly in underserved areas. The city's $1 million match will be budgeted upon receiving the grant.
Tuscaloosa’s Sitar to Open New “Express” Location North of River
It will soon be easier than ever to get the legendary taste of Tuscaloosa's Sitar of India hot to go after they open a new "Express" location north of the Black Warrior River. A spokesperson for the restaurant told the Thread that after 20 years introducing Tuscaloosa to the delights of Indian cuisine, the owners at Sitar are ready to expand and have signed a lease to open a new space in northern Tuscaloosa.
Birmingham metro’s 6th Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover
Boston Fish Supreme has opened in Hoover’s Riverchase Plaza. The popular seafood joint moved into the former Falafel Cafe space in mid-June. The new location is Boston Fish Supreme’s sixth in the Birmingham metro area. A spokesperson at the Boston Fish Supreme in Hoover told Bham Now that...
DeJuana Thompson steps down as Birmingham Civil Rights Institute president
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) announced Wednesday that BCRI president and CEO, DeJuana Thompson will step down from the position. BCRI said Thompson will transition from her post in order to increase her focus on voting rights activities and community organizing in advance of the national political elections this fall.
Proposed Birmingham short-term rental rules sent back after residents express deep concerns
The Birmingham Zoning Advisory Committee (ZAC) has asked the city’s planning staff to go back to the drawing board and incorporate the comments Magic City residents made about a proposed short-term rental ordinance governing places like Airbnb, Vrbo and other platforms. On Tuesday, July 16th, the committee held a...
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