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Alabama’s deadly fantasies about guns
Rep. Kenyatté Hassell’s bill requiring permits for assault weapons stopped me. Not because there’s anything unusual or objectionable about the legislation. Instead, it was how it laid out the damage a modern, legal firearm can do. Take the bill’s definition of “assault rifle.” At base, it’s a semi-automatic gun that can accept a detachable magazine. […]
Mamas At Work: 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' Star Melody Shari Left Her Marriage For Her Kids
"I didn't want my children to feel like this was what love was supposed to look like," the reality star, entrepreneur and mom of four says. “I’m really feeling amazing,” says Melody Shari. The entrepreneur, real estate guru, singer, and reality TV personality known for seven seasons of OWN’s hit series Love & Marriage: Huntsville is all smiles as we chat. She’s just finished an Instagram Live selling her Seventh Avenue Beauty products, and been packing products to ship to customers. She’s got lunch plans shortly and is dressed up for the occasion. That hangout in her packed schedule is one of the reasons Shari, a busy working mom of four, feels as great as she does. It’s a simple way for her to carve out time for herself in the midst of her many responsibilities.
Bill would allow Alabama nonpublic schools to employ school resource officers
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as […]
Football Recap: Sumiton Christian Comes Up Short at Home Against Victory Christian
Sumiton Christian couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Victory Christian Lions at home and fell 51-7. The loss leaves the Eagles without a win on the season. Shepard Sargent went supernova for Victory Christian, rushing for 229 yards and four touchdowns...
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Alabama high school football schedule Week 1: Every Gadsden-area AHSAA game
The Alabama high school football season is rolling into Week 1 and almost every Gadsden area AHSAA team is in action. The headliner is Hokes Bluff and Southside on Thursday, continuing their longstanding Etowah County rivalry. Another Etowah County rivalry occurs on Friday with Glencoe vs. Westbrook Christian. Other big games include Guntersville and Fort Payne, Boaz and Albertville alongside Sand Rock and West End. ...
Wilson Lumber hires VP of People and Culture
Wilson Lumber, a lumber and building materials supplier based in Huntsville, Ala., has promoted Nichole Mitchell to the position of Vice President of People and Culture. “Nichole has been an invaluable member of our team since joining Wilson Lumber. Her exceptional leadership, strategic vision and dedication to our company's growth and success have been instrumental in shaping our human resources initiatives and fostering a positive workplace culture,” says Josh Hendrickson, President of Wilson Lumber.
Mayor Heigl addresses influx of immigrants in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Late Monday afternoon, Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl addressed the subject of numerous rumors of illegal immigrants being dropped off in the city. Heigl said there are indeed more immigrants in the city but they are legal and here for employment purposes. Here is the complete press...
Bessemer Academy renews focus on safety after quarterback tragedy
An Alabama high school football player died after suffering a brain injury Friday night. Caden Tellier was the starting quarterback for Morgan Academy in Selma, which is a part of the Alabama Independent School Association. Bessemer Academy in central Alabama is a part of the AISA too. BA athletics staff...
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