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Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Kowaliga Retreat residents encouraged to boil water
A boil water notice has been issued by Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority (CEW&SA). The utility authority was repairing a water leak Saturday when an improperly installed sewer lateral was damaged. “ADEM was immediately notified,” CEW&SA said in a social media post. “Out of caution once water service is...
Engineer serves through civil career, military duty
Letohatchee native DeMarcus Jackson works as an engineer, combining military and civil service duties to serve his country. As a civilian production and manufacturing engineer for the U.S. Jackson manages and tracks risks for helicopters, and as an Army National Guard officer, he works to ensure deployed troops can communicate as needed with no interruptions. […]
To pay or not pay contractor is the question for Montgomery County Commission
MONTGOMERY – The Montgomery County Commission debated doing business with a minority-owned company at its July 16 work session. DBE Alabama Fresh is a small business assistant group based in Austell, Georgia. DBE stands for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, a federal program to help minority-owned businesses. There is no information...
Community Foundation Update (07/20/2024)
The Central Alabama Community Foundation in Montgomery has announced a strategic partnership with the Community Foundation of East Alabama, which will now be known as the East Alabama Community Foundation. The partnership aims to enhance philanthropic services and community impact across a broader region of Alabama, including the eastern counties of Lee, Chambers, Russell, and Tallapoosa.
Coosada officials allege Millbrook’s proposed annexation on Chapman Road is illegal
Top Photo credit Selti.org. The Town of Coosada called an emergency meeting this morning to discuss a proposed annexation by the City of Millbrook, one which Coosada Mayor Jim Houston feels is being done illegally. Lacking a quorum, as three council members did not attend, the meeting was more of...
Prattville Founders’ Day celebration brings history to life
The Autauga County Heritage Association beat the rain and hosted the annual Founders Day celebration at Pratt Cemetery. Daniel Pratt, the man and myth that shaped and paved the way for Prattville to become the city it is today. Pratt was one of the first to establish an industrial village in the state of Alabama, and the one who introduced the industrial revolution to Alabama and the southern U.S.
Prattville City Council condemns land for widening of McQueen Smith
The Prattville City Council held their second meeting for the month of July Tuesday evening where the city honored both Jeeah Kim as the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Autauga County, and Prattville firefighter Josh Shedd as the State of Alabama Firefighter of the Year presented by the American Legion.
Lowndes County resident, ABBA founder to be inducted in Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Hope Hull resident and Alabama Black Belt Adventures (ABBA) founder Thomas A. Harris was among others that will be inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame on Nov. 14. Harris is an investment banker and entrepreneur who graduated from Auburn University in 1971 and later went on to found Merchant Capital based in Montgomery.
Lowe’s helps Alabama National Fair replace equipment and tools lost in fire
Workers at the Lowe’s store in Prattville are helping the Alabama National Fair. Today, Lowe’s replaced nearly all of the equipment and tools that were lost in a fire at the Alabama National Fair this spring. As Action 8 News has reported, a large barn caught fire at...
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