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U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company
Washington D.C. – In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have urged Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to cease his government’s attempts to confiscate land owned and operated by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer. Last week, the López Obrador […] The post U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
Northport resident sues city for access to records on University Beach development
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A lawsuit was filed against the city of Northport last month in efforts view public records. According to court records, the plaintiff is a resident of Northport who is seeking to enforce the right to inspect records from the city on the economic fiscal impact analysis of University Beach Development, a proposed water park.
Vote for MaKiah: Lanett’s Alabama Girls State representative
A strong leader knows how to be an active and empathetic listener, and it seems that Makiah White has shown all the markings of a great leader this summer. White was Lanett High’s senior representative at the Alabama Girls State at Troy University this year. The program is a week-long, hands-on crash course into the […] The post Vote for MaKiah: Lanett’s Alabama Girls State representative appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Man shot to death while sitting in vehicle in parking lot of south Birmingham apartment complex
A man was shot to death inside his vehicle Friday night at a south Birmingham apartment complex. Birmingham police on Saturday identified the victim as Reco Dewayn Stevenson. He was 30. South Precinct officers were dispatched shortly before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a person shot in the 100...
Keeping Cullman beautiful: Meet the ‘flower girls’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs at a recent city council meeting complimented a team of women he termed Cullman’s “flower girls,” noting their skillful work in beautifying the city’s downtown streetscapes with hanging baskets, flower beds and landscaping. Intrigued, The Tribune wanted to know more.
PHOTO: ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Haliey Welch Caused Major Stir At Boxing Match After Her Racy Tattoo Was Exposed For All To See
Haliey Welch, known for her viral “hawk tuah” phrase, is doing her absolute best to extend her fifteen minutes of fame after things did not go well for her at Rock The South country music festival in Cullman, Alabama. Following that poor showing, Welch stole the show at...
UAB says nursing study postcard error exposes patient health information
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) said a School of Nursing study recruitment postcard sent to patients inadvertently shared protected health information (PHI). The university said the School of Nursing notified 1,655 patients this week of the incident. The university said the postcard, intended...
From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel
By Billy Singleton | Community Columnist “Take up thy cross and follow me,” I heard my master say; “I gave my life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today.” These inspirational words of invitation are taken from the first verse of “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go,” a hymn of dedication and praise that has been […] The post From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed 84-year-old crossing Birmingham road in wheelchair
A suspect has been charged in a hit-and-run that killed an 84-year-old Birmingham man who was in his wheelchair and on his way home from church. Sammus Hikeem Strickland, 27, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury. Killed was Erwin Ellis Curtis. The...
1 dead in Ensley after car crashes into building
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One person has died after their car crashed into the Eastside Funeral Home in Ensley. According to the Birmingham Police Department, the accident occurred at 3:13 p.m. Friday afternoon. At this time, officials are working to gather further details. We will update this story as more...
Post office collection boxes removed in Gardendale after mail theft incident
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The blue collection boxes at the Gardendale Post Office have been removed following a second mail theft, according to the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service says the boxes were removed after a break-in that occurred sometimes over the weekend of July 20-21. This...
Birmingham-area Verizon Wireless stores to give away $3M worth in free backpacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event in three Alabama locations on Sunday. Backpacks can be one of the more expensive items on school supply lists, with...
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