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Pike Road Girl Awarded In AHFA Statewide Art Contest
Emma Cho, 9, of Pike Road has been named a winner in the Alabama Housing Finance Authority’s third annual National Homeownership Month art contest. Alabama children between the ages of 5 and 12 were invited to show what makes their hometown special. Emma’s colorful and detailed entry earned her the “Staff’s Choice” award for depicting activities that bring the Pike Road community together.
County Engineer: Bridge on Ready Creek Road closed
The Covington County Engineer’s Office announced Tuesday the closing of a bridge located on Ready Creek Road located 1 mile south of Gorum Bridge Road in northwestern Covington County. At this time, there is no time frame as to when the bridge will be reopened. All signs and barricades are in place as required by […] The post County Engineer: Bridge on Ready Creek Road closed appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Vote for Paxton's Mount Rushmore: Who should join town's basketball legends?
Paxton is a basketball town through and through that has the banners to back it up. The girls program has won an area-best five state titles – 1986 (A), 1994 (B), 1996 (A), 1997 (A), 2014 (1A) – while the boys has two from the glory days of 1957 and 1962. Baseball and softball have come on strong of late, but who are we kidding, the hardwood rules the roost.
ALERT: Police searching for missing teen in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old from Dothan. According to Dothan Police, Cameron Fields was last seen by his grandmother at her home in the 300 block of Young America Drive on Wednesday, July 10. Police say Fields was wearing a...
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, Birmingham metro, according to U.S. News & World Report
Was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released today. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition as the best...
Overnight fire takes heavy toll on landmark Fairhope restaurant
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The State Fire Marshall is looking into the cause of an overnight fire. Five different fire departments responded to a restaurant fire on Scenic 98 early Monday morning, July 15, 2024 which caused extensive damage to Supper Club at Sweetwater Branch. The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. and despite what witnesses called a quick response, flames spread quickly.
Selma firefighter arrested, charged with murder
SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - A Selma firefighter is under arrest and charged with murder, according to the Selma Police Department. Benjamin Jackie, 27, was arrested on the scene of the homicide, according to Chief Kenta Fulford. He’s being held on a $1.5 million bond. Fulford said the investigation started...
Alabama Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of Woman in Kingman, Arizona
In a harrowing incident out of Kingman, Arizona, an Alabama man has been arrested on allegations of murder. According to reports from AZ Family, 59-year-old Anthony James Goodin is charged with first-degree murder following the stabbing of a woman, who was pronounced dead at a hospital nearby. Kingman Police were...
From school supplies to clothing, back-to-school items go tax-free this weekend in Alabama
If you're gearing up for school − or just looking for a break at the register − Alabama's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, through midnight Sunday, July 21. Certain items will be free from state sales taxes, including pencils,...
Heat advisory for Alabama until Tuesday night
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:44 a.m. valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Blount, St. Clair and Talladega counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
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