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Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
AAA Alabama to celebrate 100th anniversary this Saturday, July 20
The AAA Alabama Birmingham headquarters office is celebrating the 100th anniversary of AAA Alabama this Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AAA members and non-members are invited to come to the office at 2400 Acton Road for free refreshments, free passport photos, free battery checks, door prizes and membership specials, executive assistant Leisa Desimone said.
Celebrate Harley-Davidson of Dothan’s 52nd Anniversary This Weekend
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Join the Wiregrass community in celebrating 52 years of Harley-Davidson of Dothan this Friday, July 19 through Saturday, July 20 with games, prizes, cake, and more. Harley-Davidson of Dothan is a family-owned motorcycle dealership that opened in 1972. Friday night there will be a “Loudest...
Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy
Five local students made an “impact” last week as Troy University held their annual IMPACT session for incoming students of the college. Brewton area students who attended the session that completes orientation and enrollment for the upcoming Fall semester at Troy include James Dehoff, Carter Hodges, Jakari Paul, Dean Sasser and MaKenzie Thomas. John Ingram […] The post Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
TH&R residents visit petting zoo
Hospice Care Troy/Compassus, Troy Health & Rehab and Troy Regional Medical Center provided an activity for residents at TH&R Wednesday morning. The residents had the opportunity to visit a “barnyard” with a variety of farm animals. Many of the residents were eager to feed the animals while others gave them a pat on the head. […] The post TH&R residents visit petting zoo appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Eufaula Youth Leadership Conference gives students unique opportunities
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVY) - “For us to be such a small town doing this, it’s really huge,” said Jeremiah Vincent of the Eufaula Boys and Girls Club. It’s a first for the area. Eufaula’s Youth Leadership Conference saw students of different backgrounds come together for an experience of a lifetime.
Peanut Butter Festival seeking more vendors
In 1928, in the City of Brundidge, J.D. Johnston cranked out the city’s first commercially sold peanut butter in a two-story building on “Little Wall Street.” The peanut industry was the mainstay of the town’s economy through the Great Depression. In the 1950s, the larger peanut butter mills brought an end to the peanut butter […] The post Peanut Butter Festival seeking more vendors appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Emergency Missing Person Alert for 19-year-old last seen in Moundville cancelled
HALE COUNTY, Ala. — An emergency alert issued a missing man in Hale County has been cancelled. 19-year-old Devin Dynell McKinney was last seen Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 69 in Moundville. As of 1:56 p.m. Thursday, the alert had been cancelled.
Prichard Preparatory School recognized for outstanding education program: Alabama Independent School Association
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials have recognized a Prichard school’s “outstanding” educational program, News 5 has learned. The Alabama Independent School Association said Prichard Preparatory School was a 2023-2044 AISA Blue Ribbon School Award recipient. “In order to be considered for the AISA Blue Ribbon Award, a school must complete a rigorous application process […]
Rare yellow cardinal spotted in Helena
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In 2018, a rare male northern cardinal appeared in Alabaster flaunting a genetic mutation of yellow feathers and coloring as opposed to the typical red hue. This bird, nicknamed “Mr. Yellow,” gained global attention from nature magazines, conservation organizations, birdwatching publications and university research groups, among others.
Judge declines to alter sentences for Mobile doctors who got Supreme Court victory
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A pair of doctors convicted of illegally prescribing painkillers pulled off the rare feat of winning a case at the U.S. Supreme Court – only to learn Wednesday that it did not impact their sentences at all. The high court in 2022 partially overturned the...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
VA pact expands services at Fox Army Health Center
Fox Army Health Center and the Birmingham VA Health Care System announce a strategic sharing agreement to enhance health care services for veterans and military personnel in the Huntsville area. Fox is providing space at the center for the VA, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for Aug. 7 at...
Enterprise Man Takes Plea Deal in Ninth-Grader Murder, Will Have to Testify Against Co-Conspirator
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) – A suspect in the 2021 murder of a 15-year-old will receive only 3 years in prison in exchange for testifying against a co-conspirator. Deandre Flowers of Enterprise, Alabama was sentenced to serve three years in an Alabama prison, followed by 48 months of supervised probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter.
Pet of the Week: Awesome Akos
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The SOS Animal Shelter is excited to introduce you to their bigger-than-life Alaskan Malamute, Akos!. Akos was surrendered by his owner. He and his person were very close - he had been raised from a puppy all the way up until five months ago when tragedy struck.
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