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Crestwood renovations among new high-dollar building permits in North Alabama
Of the 28 new building permits issued statewide this past week for construction projects exceeding $1 million, seven are for projects in the Huntsville area. Here’s what we know about these new building permits:. Crestwood Medical Center renovations. Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville has had a busy year thus...
Murder suspect in Ozark cold case makes request to judge
OZARK, Ala (WDHN) — A Brundidge man at the heart of a seven-year cold case has been ordered to stay in the Dale County Jail without the chance to bond out. Jarrett Rodgers was arrested on Wednesday, June 19, and charged with the 2018 murder of Cornelius Crittenden. On...
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...
Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey
Selma City Schools Special Education Director Courtney Utsey was honored by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) on June 27. Entering her 22nd year in the special education field, Utsey said she’s grateful to receive the award. “This year has been profoundly humbling due to professional recognition,” Utsey said. “I was honored to […] The post Council for Leaders in Alabama schools honor Courtney Utsey appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
‘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...
Hartford teen dead in ATV wreck
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - An ATV wreck in Holmes County claimed the life of a Hartford teen, Tuesday night. The 13-year-old was headed east on Ma Hodges Road attempting to turn right, around 7:30 p.m. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the vehicle ran off the roadway near Chestnut Road and hit a dirt embankment, flipping the ATV.
Alabama native Gunnar Henderson to participate in 2024 Home Run Derby
Five years after being named as Mr. Baseball for the state of Alabama, Gunnar Henderson is making a name for himself at the professional level. Since entering MLB with the Baltimore Orioles, Henderson has won the American League Rookie of the Year, a Silver Slugger Award and he has now been named to the 2024 Home Run Derby.
Heat advisory issued for two Wiregrass counties
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A heat advisory was issued for Geneva and Houston County on Tuesday. Heat indices across the two counties are expected to reach up to 106 degrees. The advisory will expire at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2. Temperatures will remain in the mid-90s through the rest...
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