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Mississippi state Sen. Michael McLendon cleared of DUI charge in Alabama
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi lawmaker said Tuesday that he has been cleared of a DUI charge brought against him last year in Alabama. Republican Sen. Michael McLendon of Hernando was arrested on June 5, 2023, near Foley, Alabama, after law enforcement officers said dispatchers received a call about a reckless driver heading southbound […]
TVA shares tips on saving money on your utilities
ALABAMA, USA — TVA is expecting the highest demand of their services Tuesday due to the intense heat coming to the Tennessee Valley. However, there are ways to beat the heat and lower costs on your utility bills. Here are some tips from experts at TVA:. Close your curtains/blinds...
Multiple West Alabama Cities Included In Heat Advisory
The cities of Moundville, Fayette, Eutaw, Demopolis, Tuscaloosa, and more are included in the latest Heat Advisory in West Alabama according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham. Residents are encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Wednesday,...
Tennessee speeders targeted in five-state 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
If you've noticed in increase in police on the roads, we promise you're not crazy. Since July 15, law enforcement in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee led the annual “Operation Southern Slow Down.” This week, there will be an increase in presence on the roads to cut back on speeding.
Buying Alabama-caught fish will get easier this fall, thanks to new law
Many of us enjoy chowing down on some Gulf-caught seafood—so much so, Orange Beach hosts a yearly Shrimp Festival. But how do we know the fish we’re cooking up is caught locally?. Thanks to a new law, that information will be front and center of all fish-buying ventures....
Caroleene Dobson outspends Shomari Figures 3 to 1 on campaign in Alabama’s 2nd District race
The Democratic and Republican candidates in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District have raised similar amounts of money in campaign contributions, but Republican Caroleene Dobson has outspent Democrat Shomari Figures by a 3 to 1 margin so far in the race. Dobson, a Montgomery lawyer, has spent $1.73 million so...
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.
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