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Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. We'll update this list as we get more. Courtesy of Ardmore Police Chief Jereme Robison:. Citizens are allowed to shoot...
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
B&G opens Taco Bell in Alabama
B&G Food Enterprises LLC, the Morgan City-based franchisee of Taco Bell, announced the opening of its first restaurant in Alabama. The restaurant is in Grand Bay, Alabama, at exit 4 on Interstate 10. While this is its first restaurant in Alabama, B&G has restaurants across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. B&G...
‘American Idol’ Star Still Hasn’t Watched Her Shania Twain Flub: “I’m So Sorry”
Mia Matthews made an impressive run on American Idol. The 19-year-old Alabama native brought the right combination of sweetness and sass to performances of Lainey Wilson’s “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” and “Over You” by Miranda Lambert. Viewers eliminated Matthews just shy of the Top 8 after she seemingly stumbled over the words to a Shania Twain song. Publicly, Matthews has taken the misstep in stride, poking fun at herself on social media. Recently, she took to Instagram to apologized to the “Come On Over” singer yet again.
Chicken Salad Chick opening new Alabama location
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its seventh location in north Alabama. The popular fast casual restaurant is opening this month at 101 Moon Shot Drive in Town Madison, the new mixed-use development with retail, residential and entertainment south of I-565. This company-owned restaurant has a drive-thru and a patio for...
Statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks to be unveiled at the Alabama State Capitol
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The legacies of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks will be on display in bronze at the Alabama State Capitol, thanks to the efforts of a state lawmaker. Rep. Laura Hall (D-Madison) supported a bill for the statues’ creation in 2019. She advocated for the action due to the absence of statues […]
Fuel advisory notification for all of Alabama
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is reminding you to stay safe when cooking out this Fourth of July week. Dry conditions are making it easier to accidentally start fires. The forestry commission has issued a ‘fuel advisory notification’ for the state. The state has seen a three-fold increase in wildfires in three weeks.
Alabama putting a stop to taxing hearing aids
ALABAMA, USA — Alabama is one of only three states in the country that puts a tax on hearing aids. However, it won't be that way for long. Lawmakers are listening and want to change how Alabamians pay for hearing aids. Representative Margie Wilcox for Montgomery explained that last...
Santa Rosa OKs two residential projects in June for 580+ more homes
Santa Rosa County approved two residential development projects during June, which will add nearly 600 more homes to the county in the near future. The projects were both approved on June 24 and planned for east Milton and Wallace respectively, which is shown in their site plans filed with Santa Rosa County. ...
Man found guilty of aggravated battery from 2021 incident in Santa Rosa County: Reports
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man is awaiting sentencing after he was found guilty of aggravated battery, according to the Office of the State Attorney First Judicial Circuit of Florida. State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida Ginger Bowden Madden announced the conviction after a jury trial on June 28 found […]
July 4th fireworks: Shows planned in Pensacola, Pensacola Beach, Navarre Beach and Milton
Pensacola will celebrate America’s Independence Day with fireworks displays over the Santa Rosa Sound at Pensacola Beach and over Pensacola Bay in downtown Pensacola. Santa Rosa County will hold separate celebrations in Milton and Navarre Beach. Here’s how you can celebrate. Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce's Fourth of...
Santa Rosa County Library System awarded $100,000 for digital literacy program
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity awarded the Santa Rosa County Library System with a $100,000 grant that will be used for a digital literacy program. The Florida DEO Office of Broadband under the Digital Connectivity Program’s grant will be used for the library system to purchase laptops and […]
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