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A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Capitol Journal – July 12, 2024
We’re covering the latest from Alabama government & politics, including some promising economic news and the $550 million DOT grant for the Mobile bridge and bayway project. Joining me for interviews are Congressman Dale Strong, Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell, Nancy Dennis of the Alabama Retail Association and Hunter McDonald of The Locker Room here in Montgomery.
Fine Geddie firm remembers legacy of Lamar P. Higgins with portrait unveiling
On what would have been Lamar P. Higgins 65th birthday, members of Fine Geddie governmental affairs firm remembered their longtime colleague by unveiling a replica portrait of Mr. Higgins on Friday at the firm’s Montgomery offices. Higgins, who passed away in 2021, enjoyed a long career in government service...
Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking charges
On July 12, a routine traffic stop on Highway 2 in Esto led to a drug seizure by deputies from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO). The stop was initiated due to traffic violations involving a blue Dodge pickup and turned into a search after deputies observed narcotics in plain sight inside the vehicle.
Prison reform has created more victims in Alabama
With those released, we have seen a pattern continue of recidivism and repeat felons out on the street to revictimize more, such as this reprehensible crime here. The post Prison reform has created more victims in Alabama appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Burn ban amplified as heat and drought persist
HUNTSVILLE – Potentially dangerous hot weather continues this week with heat indexes, or “feels like temperatures,” moving into the 100s in the Tennessee Valley. However, help could come in the way of rain later in the week when a cold front moves through Wednesday. The recent heatwave...
Dr. Marnix Heersink to provide keynote speech at Troy University’s Summer Commencement
Renowned vision pioneer Dr. Manix E. Heersink will deliver the keynote address at Troy University’s Summer Commencement on July 26. The ceremony, which takes place in Trojan Arena, begins at 10 a.m. and requires tickets for admission. Tickets are available through individual graduates. Nearly 400 students are expected to participate, including two Sport Management doctoral students.
After prison, Alabama activist has a new name and outlook on voting rights for felons
Alabama activist Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow spent 30 years fighting for the voting rights of people with felony records. But that was before he spent 11 months in federal prison on charges of tax evasion and drug distribution, locked up alongside men who rioted at the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6, 2021.
Update: Heat advisory for Southwest Alabama until Tuesday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:34 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Mastering the heat: Weather service Guidelines for staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.
Alabama sales tax holiday beginning July 19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday will be from July 19-21 and will offer parents a way to save. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, until midnight, Sunday, July 21, the state will waive its 4% sales tax on school-related supplies and clothing. More than 300 cities and counties throughout Alabama will […]
Alabama linguist is fixin' to tell you what makes Wiregrass dialects unique
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe.
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