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Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Rainbow City police arrest two in Etowah County counterfeiting case
Two people were arrested after a report of counterfeit money being passed in Rainbow City led authorities across Etowah County to find a cache of counterfeit cash and materials used in making it. According to a Facebook post by the Rainbow City Police Department, officers were called to Martin's Family Clothing on Rainbow Drive on July 16 for someone allegedly trying to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Six days earlier, someone allegedly passed two fake $100 bills at...
Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open
Jacksonville, AL – The Calhoun County Community Art Show is currently open to the public at the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall. This annual event, now in its third year, is hosted by the Jacksonville Arts Council in collaboration with the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Department of Art and Design. The show aims to bridge […] The post Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Former Trojan Kaleb Barker makes an impact for Sharks
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last month, the Jacksonville Sharks of the Indoor Football League signed former Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker and he immediately made an impact on the team. Barker played at Troy for four seasons, earning All-Sun Belt honors as a senior in 2019 after throwing for...
Birmingham’s far-flung suburbs add thousands of new residents as city center shrinks
Across the Birmingham metro area, residents are passing up downtown apartments and short city commutes for quieter lives and more affordable homes in far-flung suburbs. Even the suburbs in Jefferson County, those closest to the core of the Magic City, are shrinking as cities in Shelby County welcome new residents by the thousands.
Vote for which game on Jax State football's 2024 schedule worries you the most?
Jacksonville State football starts its season in the coming weeks, with a tough slate of 12 games ahead. The Gadsden Times wants to hear from you, Jax State football fans, on a few important questions ahead of the 2024 season. The first is what Jacksonville State football game worries you the most going into the year.
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Alabama native Nick Dunlap wins 2nd PGA TOUR event
TRUCKEE, California. (WBRC) - For the second time this season, Alabama native Nick Dunlap has won on the PGA TOUR!. Dunlap carded a final round 62 and finished the event with 49 points to win the event that was being played near Lake Tahoe. This weeks PGA TOUR event at...
Local attorney believes lawsuits could follow worldwide CrowdStrike outage
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On Friday, the United States got a reminder of just how fragile modern technology can be. One wrong line of code caused computers around the world to crash. Attorney Mark McDaniel believes businesses that were affected will be suing to recoup what they can. But he...
Tuscaloosa Leaders Arrive in Mobile for Annual Benchmarking Trip
Leaders from west Alabama traveled south this weekend and are in Mobile for an annual trip designed to bring good ideas from other cities back to the Tuscaloosa area. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has taken these Benchmarking trips since 2017 and have learned from leaders in Greenville, Lexington, Chattanooga, Asheville and Raleigh.
Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column
Before I get into the rest of the league, I thought Hugh Freeze, Payton Thorne, Eugene Asante and Keldric Faulk represented Auburn very well. There's honestly very, very little to be learned at these gatherings any longer, so it's now more about the SEC Network and making it a TV event. That's just the way it is.
Input wanted from Huntsville, Madison County cyclists for new biking safety plan
Air up the bicycle tires, strap on a helmet and get ready to hit the road. The Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants to hear from bikers throughout Huntsville and Madison County on how riding can be made safer and more enjoyable. The MPO is developing a plan to create...
What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt
A closer look at some of Alabama’s top remaining targets including a few who will announce decisions soon. The post What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt appeared first on On3.
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