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Downtown Dothan restaurant robbed; owner forced inside, police say
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – A store owner in Downtown Dothan was forced into his business on Saturday morning and robbed, according to police. Police say the store manager of a business in the 400 block of North Oates Street in Dothan. was opening up a business for the day when a suspect walked up behind him and forced him inside the store. Once inside the store, police say he took money from the cash register and ran away.
Alabama state Sen. April Weaver injured after being struck by car in Alabaster
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama State Senator April Weaver was injured after being struck by a car Friday night. According to Communications for the Senate Republican Caucus Saylor Cuzzort, Weaver was struck by a car while in a pedestrian crosswalk at a grocery store in Alabaster. She was transported by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical […]
Federal prosecutors recommend former Alabama lawmaker be sentenced to 14 months in corruption case
Federal prosecutors are recommending that former Alabama state Rep. John Rogers be sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to diverting state grant funds. The 83-year-old Birmingham Democrat had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He resigned in March after agreeing to plead...
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for role in transporting at least 24 firearms from Alabama
BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced Friday for conspiring to illegally transport firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 25-year-old Kobe Smith was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 21 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In March 2024, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to illegally transport firearms. Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2022 along with co-defendants Jahquel Pringle, Jarmori Brown and Brandon Moore.
Built-to-order salad franchise looking to expand into Alabama
A Houston-based restaurant chain offering “built-to-order” salads wants to expand into Alabama. Salata has more than 100 restaurants nationwide, more than 10 in Georgia and is scouting for opportunities in Birmingham and Montgomery, to start. Salata offers salads, wraps, soups, teas, and lemonades, with more than 50 toppings,...
55 New + Coming Soon homes all across Alabama—July 12-14
Are you looking for a new home across Alabama? We’ve got 55 new and coming soon listings for you to check out this weekend – you’re sure to find the perfect home for you. Enjoy!. For more info, contact Stephanie Robinson at 205-229-6247 or email srobinson@realtysouth.com. For...
Bobby Tittle Elected President of Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals
Cherokee County, AL – In a significant development for Alabama’s educational community, Bobby Tittle, currently a candidate for the Calhoun Board of Education, has been elected as the state president of the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP). This announcement follows a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in education, with Tittle currently serving as […] The post Bobby Tittle Elected President of Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
The world’s greatest sports car race is coming to Barber Motorsports Park — Sept. 6-8
Ever wondered whose sports cars are faster — Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Aston Martin, McLean, Mercedes, Toyota or Ford?. Now is your chance to see up close who is the best. Fanatec GT World Challenge is back!. For the first time since 2016, the highly anticipated 2024 Fanatec GT World...
Growing Humminbird Alabama plant invests in sustainability
EUFAULA, Alabama — Humminbird, a leading maker of marine electronics products, announced on Thursday a renewable energy project as part of the recent expansion of its Eufaula plant to reduce carbon dioxide emissions over the next 20 years. The project included the installation of a solar array to power...
Peter Burns: Alabama in ‘better spot moving forward’ with Kalen DeBoer replacing Nick Saban
Alabama has spent the offseason transitioning into its next era from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer. Still, for all the achievement by the Crimson Tide over the past decade and a half, some actually see the step in the new direction as a better one in ways down in Tuscaloosa. Peter Burns, Harry Douglas, and […] The post Peter Burns: Alabama in ‘better spot moving forward’ with Kalen DeBoer replacing Nick Saban appeared first on On3.
Local Leaders in Enterprise Celebrate New State of the Art Veterans Home
Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) – Enterprise Mayor William E. Cooper, members of the Enterprise City Council, and Coffee County Commissioners toured the newly completed Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G Adkins State Veterans Home ahead of its grand opening this fall. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) announced that the ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, September 13th at 10 a.m., followed by an open house for the community.
Social Security: How we serve people who have limited English proficiency | KYLLE D. MCKINNEY
We strive to deliver great customer service with helpful information for everyone. This includes improving access for underserved communities. We aim to reduce language barriers and increase access to Social Security programs, services, and benefits. If you are a person with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), know that we have the resources available to help you in your preferred language. We encourage you to learn about the resources that are available to serve LEP communities.
5 thing to know about the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
It’s mid-July in Lower Alabama and that means three things: It’s hot, the forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms, and an armada’s worth of anglers are about to surge into inshore and offshore waters in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Over 90-plus years, the Rodeo, presented by...
Heat builds in Alabama: How hot will it be Saturday?
The Alabama summer furnace will crank up even more today, and a multi-day stretch of above-average temperatures is in the forecast. The National Weather Service is expecting high temperatures to peak in the mid- to upper 90s on Saturday across the state as an area of high pressure continues to dominate the weather pattern.
Alabama teachers start school with new discipline rules, but uncertainty remains
Alabama teachers will have new authority to enforce discipline in the classroom. But it isn’t clear when exactly the “Teacher Bill of Rights,” created by a law this spring, will get implemented in local schools. Teachers told lawmakers they have little input into disciplining students who disrupt...
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