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ADECA invites public to submit comments on disaster recovery funding
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is inviting the public to submit their comments regarding the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. "This is your chance to have a say in how these vital funds are used to rebuild and improve our community," says the City...
Tribune brings home 38 Alabama Press Association Media Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tribune recently brought home 38 awards from the Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Awards Summer Convention, held in late June in Orange Beach. The awards recognize the many news publications throughout Alabama and spotlight those that uphold the spirit of ethical journalism and adhere to APA standards. The 38 awards claimed by The Cullman Tribune included three wins in Online Breaking News Coverage and one in General Excellence, as well as an FOI – First Amendment Award. “Winning these awards is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our crew. It’s a testament to their...
U.S. House passes Carl’s bill to protect Alabama Underwater Forest off Gulf Shores
A bill that would designate the Underwater Forest in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Alabama as a National Marine Sanctuary passed the U.S. House of Representatives Monday night. “The Alabama Coastal Foundation is delighted to see the broad support for this important but noncontroversial issue,” said Mark...
Dobson slams Figures for ‘cowardice’ over lack of addressing Biden’s capacity for re-election
Democratic congressional hopeful Shomari Figures is declining to comment about whether President Joe Biden has the mental acuity to continue with his re-election campaign despite prodding on Monday by his Republican opponent in the 2nd congressional district race. Republican Caroleene Dobson, on Monday, accused Figures of being “stony silent” on...
Reed, Gudger: Renovations completed at Duncan Bridge
State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced today the completion of renovations that include navigation light installation to Duncan Bridge on Smith Lake. Duncan Bridge was built in 1967 and is known by its famous blue steel trusses. The...
Extension hosts workshop for beginning farmers
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Crenshaw County Extension hosted a Beginning Farmer/Rancher Resources workshop June 27 at the Tom Harbin Ag Center in Luverne. The event, made possible through the Alabama Beginning Farmer Program (BFRD), aimed to provide new farmers with vital information about available resources. The workshop featured presentations from various agencies as well as […] The post Extension hosts workshop for beginning farmers appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Pet of the Week – Vaida
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Meet Vaida, a lively and affectionate one-year-old feline who belongs to Brittney Bragg of Luverne. Known for her playful antics and endearing behavior, Vaida is this week’s “Crenshaw Animal Clinic Pet of the Week.” Vaida has an interesting obsession with the sound of crackling paper. Whenever she hears it, she responds […] The post Pet of the Week – Vaida appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on forgery charges
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office said Tuesday that Rep. Kelvin Lawrence, D-Hayneville, had been arrested on felony charges. The office said in a statement that Lawrence was charged with second-degree forgery and with second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument. “The indictment alleges that Lawrence, with the intent to defraud, falsely made, completed, or altered […] The post Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on forgery charges appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Dothan welcomes new cold storage business, latest in chain of acquisitions in the Southeast United States
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers, has moved to purchase and acquire the frozen distribution center from Dothan Warehouse. “We’re confident that Vertical Cold Storage will carry forward the success of our frozen. distribution center,” said Turner Jones, President...
APD seeks help finding couple wanted for rape
The Andalusia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating two people for whom the department has obtained arrest warrants for rape. Sgt. Al McGraw said the accused are Angela Marie Paredes of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., and Jaime Villegas Sandoval, whose residence is either in DeFuniak Springs or in Pensacola. McGraw said the charges […] The post APD seeks help finding couple wanted for rape appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Dig for century-old Dothan time capsule halted
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The search for a hundred-year-old time capsule in downtown Dothan has stopped after crews found an unexpected obstacle while digging. The time capsule was believed to be buried under a layer of brick pavers on East Troy Street outside the old Dothan Eagle building. After...
Alabama man arrested in Florida hotel facing trafficking charges
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of an Alabama man facing drug charges for trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine. According to authorities, on July 2, 2024, BCSO’s Special Investigations Division served a warrant at a hotel at 5126 W. Highway 98 after investigators found there was illegal narcotics activity. […]
Alabama Power crews headed to Texas to help restore power
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama Power is sending 350 workers to Houston to help restore power after tropical storm Beryl made landfall causing lots of damage. 50 Alabama Power crew members left from Tuscaloosa Tuesday morning. Alabama Power engineering supervisor Logan Eads says it will be a difficult job, but worth it to help […]
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