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One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed
With an ever-increasing brilliance, through the branches of the trees, the sun can be seen peeking its head up with a blast of color. The heavens have labored through the night, and now a new day has been born. This newborn day will hold all the hopes, joy, love, despair, sorrow, pain, and all else […] The post One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Luverne Journal seeks to reunite home movies with Revel family
By Staff Reports The Luverne Journal staff recently received a collection of home movies and film slides from the early 1950s that had been stored by a sister newspaper, The Selma Times-Journal. The canisters, mainly 8mm films, labeled with various family names and descriptions of trips and a vacation home, are identified as belonging to […] The post Luverne Journal seeks to reunite home movies with Revel family appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Heat advisory affecting Geneva County until Sunday evening
On Sunday at 2:45 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Sunday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Geneva County. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," adds the...
It’s never too late to say thank you
On April 12, the Cotton Rose Quilters presented four quilts to local veterans at a special program at First Baptist Church. To his great disappointment, Fred Wilks Moore, former mayor of Elba, was unable to attend. On June 17, Pike County Veterans Affairs Officer Randy Ross had the honor of presenting Moore’s quilt to him […] The post It’s never too late to say thank you appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sav-A-Life launches fundraising effort for new building
Sav-A-Life Troy has set the goal of one million dollars for the construction of a new facility that will meet the growing needs of the women’s center. The Vine Church has recently joined SAV-A-LIFE ‘s fundraising campaign and is sponsoring “Community Movie Night” with a $10 minimum ticket donation. Here’s why Sav-A-Life Troy needs a […] The post Sav-A-Life launches fundraising effort for new building appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
One dead in Geneva County wreck, coroner says
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - One person died Saturday night in Geneva County head-on collision, the county coroner confirmed. The accident along Alabama Highway 167 south of Slocomb and near County Road 9 closed the highway. Sources say the wreck injured at least one child and one other person. Geneva...
Jubilee Decor brightens up the holidays in a big way
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (WSFA) - With the scorching July heat in Alabama, it may feel like Christmas is years away. But in rural Covington County, there’s one business where it’s always Christmas time. You’d never know from the outside. “Most people who drive by probably think we’re chicken...
Dothan Fire Department and city leaders celebrate new fire station
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - City leaders, along with the Dothan Fire Department, celebrated a major milestone for the department. Shortly after Fire Chief Larry Williams took over in 2006, a study was done to determine how best to improve response time and coverage for the city. After almost 16 years...
Former Dothan pastor accused of taking nearly $50,000 says the money was used for business-related purchases
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A former pastor of a Dothan church accused of misusing nearly $50,000 in funds says that the money was repaid to the congregation and his attorney added in court on Friday that there was no evidence presented that shows that the purchases weren’t helping the church.
Wiggins Barber Shop moves into new home after 80 years
For 80 years, Wiggins Barber Shop served customers at its South Cotton Street location off of Andalusia’s downtown square, but it relocated to a new home on the square this week. The City of Andalusia and private development owners of the Timmerman Building acquired the original Wiggins location as part of a project that will […] The post Wiggins Barber Shop moves into new home after 80 years appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Man wanted across 3 states arrested in Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Russellville Police Department said on Sunday they have the suspect wanted in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi in custody. According to the department, officers were able to locate a vehicle that Billy Joe Williams was associated with during a traffic stop. Police said during the traffic...
Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department Recognized During National Park and Recreation Month
Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) – Noting the numerous benefits of parks and recreation, Mayor William E. Cooper commended the staff of the Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department (EPRD) for their efforts to better the city during National Park and Recreation Month. “As I look around at this group, I see...
Ammo vending machines are coming to 3 Southern states. See how they work
Vending machines selling ammunition will now be in grocery stores in Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma. According to the American Rounds’ website, the distributor of the machines, AI technology scans the customers’ identification and facial recognition software to verify a customer’s identity.
‘Heartbreaking’ delay of medical cannabis in Alabama drags on; judge issues new order
Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson on Thursday issued a new temporary restraining order to block the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing licenses needed to fully launch the new industry. Anderson’s ruling follows arguments by lawyers representing the AMCC and multiple companies in a July 2 hearing in the...
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