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Helping a minor travel for an abortion? Some states have made it a crime
Read more Stateline coverage on how states are either protecting or curbing access to abortions. Helping a pregnant minor travel to get a legal abortion without parental consent is now a crime in at least two Republican-led states, prompting legal action by abortion-rights advocates and copycat legislation from conservative lawmakers in a handful of other […]
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Opens Sept. 3
By Billy Pope Special to The Lowndes Signal The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is Oct. 31. The 2025 […]
City of Gadsden starting new drug task force with plans for a new jail
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford plans to terminate the city’s involvement in the Etowah County drug task force unit. Mayor Ford says his new drug task force will have more resources and more equipment to better serve the City of Gadsden. “And as I said before,...
Trussville property tax vote happening Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Voters in Trussville are heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote on whether or not to raise the property tax by a total of 12.9 mills. That increase equates to around $129 in additional taxes per year per $100,000 of property value. The increase would...
Grimaldi's Pizzeria opens 2nd Alabama location
Grimaldi's Pizzeria, alongside franchisee Power Brands Hospitality Group, will open a second Alabama location on Aug. 29. Located in Hoover, the restaurant joins the Huntsville, Alabama, location that opened in 2022, according to a press release. "After our warm welcome in Huntsville and the excitement from the Hoover community, we...
Helena residents cheer as controversial subdivision proposal gets shelved
D.R. Horton withdraws its proposal for a piece of land in unincorporated Shelby County to be annexed into the city of Helena and rezoned from A-1 agriculture to special district-residential for a potential subdivision. This came after the city council decided to vote to annex the property into the city...
Music Festival celebrates Labor Day in the Sylacauga area
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – There will be huge variety of genres represented during the “Cedar Creek Jam 2024” music festival to celebrate Labor Day. It’s scheduled for Sunday, September 1st from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Jarrod Cunningham and his crew FireGuy Lighting & Sound Production have put...
Date set for 16th annual Taste of Shelby County
Residents will have the chance to enjoy a sampling of dishes from across the county during the 16th annual Taste of Shelby County. The post Date set for 16th annual Taste of Shelby County appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Family's dream home turns into nightmare with hidden damages; blame flawed inspection
WEAVER, Ala (WBMA) — Buying a home is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Home inspections are seen as a way to protect your money and avoid a money pit. But beware even trained eyes can miss big problems. Brandon Gallagher bought his first home...
College Fishing: What It Is … and Isn’t
College fishing has seen an explosion in popularity over the past decade. What started as a few passionate students in aluminum boats fishing in tournaments averaging 50 boats at the national level has turned into an industry of its own. The Association of Collegiate Anglers serves as a governing body...
Best college in Alabama? This one returns to a ranking’s No. 1 spot.
Niche has released its 2025 annual rankings for Best Colleges in America, and out of ranked schools, Auburn University is the highest-ranked overall in Alabama, keeping its top spot for another year. Ranking site Niche creates their annual national ranking by collecting reviews from students and data from the U.S....
Electric-powered tractor to transport Honda vehicles, developed in Alabama, unveiled
An all-electric truck developed to transport newly built Honda vehicles from the company’s Lincoln plant was unveiled Monday after a years-long development process. Virginia Transportation Corp. showed off the tractor-trailer transport truck on Monday, which will carry Honda’s vehicles to the nearby CSX railhead for shipment. The new...
State, industry leaders highlight AMP Center and its impact on Alabama’s EV industry
State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... State and industry leaders gathered Monday at the Alabama Mobility and Power (AMP) Center in Tuscaloosa to discuss the center’s work to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) space.
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