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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...
Foley and Baldwin County Join Forces to Clear Magnolia River Debris
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley will be working with Baldwin County to remove material slowing drainage in the Magnolia River basin. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city will be working to clear the stream moving south from the bridge near Pine Rest Cemetery. Hurricane Sally left debris clogging many area waterways when the storm struck South Baldwin County in 2020.
"Red flags" popping up in debate around Florida abortion ballot initiative, state senator says
MIAMI — CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede speaks one-on-one with State Sen. Lauren Book about Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on the Florida ballot this November.Guest: State Sen. Lauren Book/(D) FL, District 35
Family mourns loss of young father killed after shooting on Fourth of July in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Family and friends are preparing to lay a young father to rest. 22-year-old DaShaun Bonner was shot and killed on the Fourth of July in the parking lot of a Mobile shopping center. DaShaun Bonner had two young children and was preparing to celebrate a birthday at the end of the […]
Mobile holding disaster recovery planning meeting this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Mobile’s Neighborhood Development Department this week is hosting what it is calling a Disaster Recovery Planning meeting. Officials say the city has received has received $53 million in federal disaster recovery grant funds to further the long-term recovery from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta.
Demolition of Civic Center on agenda for Mobile City Council this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile City Council has an agenda item on its meeting for Tuesday to authorize a contract to demolish the Mobile Civic Center. The resolution is to approve a contract with Sabre Demolition Corporation for demolition of the Civic Center, Theater and Expo Hall. The amount...
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