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Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […] The post Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Andalusia Stingrays continue winning ways to claim fourth district championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Andalusia Stingrays won their fourth district championship in a row on Saturday, July 13. Head coach Darren Forry gave all praise to his kids and parents. “This is all about those kids that put in the hard work over the past couple months...
CEC: Snake leads to over 1,000 without power
Covington Electric Cooperative Inc. experienced a large power outage on Tuesday that began at approximately 1:38 a.m. and lasted until 5 a.m. with 1,094 members affected in the Sanford, Woodlands, Mt. Pisgah, and Walmart areas. Reports indicated the outage was caused due to equipment damage at the Five Runs substation. A snake came into contact […] The post CEC: Snake leads to over 1,000 without power appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Wooten becomes seven-time domino tournament champion
Jerome Wooten of Kansas City, Missouri, continued to make history in Andalusia on Friday when he won his seventh World Championship Domino Tournament title. Wooten won the 2024 Singles Tournament. He previously was singles champion in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He won the doubles title in 2010 and 2015. Wooten defeated Kenneth Curtis to […] The post Wooten becomes seven-time domino tournament champion appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Covington County DYW program to be held Saturday at LBW Dixon Center
The Covington County Distinguished Young Women Program will be held on Saturday, July 20, at LBW Community College’s Dixon Center for the Performing Arts with two shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Unstoppable.” The participants will be split into two groups. Group A will include participants 1-9 and Group B […] The post GALLERY: Covington County DYW program to be held Saturday at LBW Dixon Center appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Dothan Leisure Services hosting annual Youth Fishing Day
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Something fishy is happening at Eastgate Park this weekend. On Saturday, between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., children ages 5 to 15 can participate in Dothan Leisure Services’ 27th Annual Youth Fishing Day. First, second, and third-place prizes will be given to those who...
Troy University Lake Lagoona project underway
Work recently started at Troy University at the lagoon and the area leading up the hill to the Janice Hawkins Park and the Trojan Amphitheatre. The project is expected to be complete in the Spring of 2025. Troy University stated, “Troy University has begun work on the final phase to restore and beautify the […] The post Troy University Lake Lagoona project underway appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Funeral for 3 family members killed in Birmingham mass shooting to be held Saturday
Funeral plans have been announced for three family members killed in a Birmingham mass shooting at an adult birthday, including a woman and her grandson. A joint service will be held at Boutwell Auditorium Saturday for Angela Weatherspoon, 56, Markeisha Gettings, 42, and Lerandus Anderson, 24. Weatherspoon was Anderson’s grandmother.
$25,000 cash reward for information on death of Birmingham 5-year-old
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – A $25,000 reward has been offered by the Birmingham Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama for information in the case of five-year-old shooting victim Landyn Brooks. Brooks and his mother, Arkia Berry, were in a vehicle with Eric Ashley Jr. when the vehicle was shot at by an unknown […]
Youth Tackle Football Registration Closing Soon
Registration for Youth Tackle Football ends this Friday, July 19th, at 4:30 PM. Open to kids ages 7-12 (as of September 1, 2024), the registration fee is $55, and you’ll need to provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate. Sign up online at eprd.recdesk.com or in-person at...
Which Alabama high school has the best nickname?
Earlier today, AL.com named the Flying Squadron of Highland Home as the Alabama high school with the best nickname. Now is your chance to react. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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