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Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Dothan Police Chase Ends on Spaulding Rd; Suspect Apprehended
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – A police chase that started near Taylor, AL, and traveled through Bruner Rd and South Park has concluded at a residence on Spaulding Rd. Authorities, including a K9 unit, have heavily secured the area. The suspect’s vehicle, showing signs of damage to the rear from...
National Peanut Festival announces entertainment lineup, parade changes
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The National Peanut Festival announced its entertainment lineup as the annual signature event draws near. Entertainment at the festival this year will include, Tucker Wetmore, Ashley Cooke, Ashley McBryde, and Ian Munsick. The annual parade will see some changes this year, as well. The parade will...
Body found in Geneva County sparks death investigation
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - A body discovered in Geneva County prompted a death investigation. The body was discovered in the 1300 block of Grady Garner Road in Slocomb Tuesday morning,. Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson confirmed the identity of the deceased as Benito Morales Guzman, 41, of the Fadette...
Peanuts are boiling in Luverne
Around this time every year, it’s peanut boiling time in Luverne, Alabama – the site of the World’s Largest Peanut Boil. The sponsoring Crenshaw County Alcazar Shrine Club already had peanuts in the pots around noon Tuesday with the first batches of the “world’s best boiled peanuts” to come off around noon today (Wednesday). Andy […] The post Peanuts are boiling in Luverne appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures in Alabama congressional race
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, who considered running for Congress in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd District but did not, endorsed Democratic nominee Shomari Figures of Mobile at a press conference today in Montgomery. Figures faces Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson, a Montgomery attorney, in the Nov. 5 general election. Figures, who is...
Ga. House Rural Development Council to Meet Thursday
The Georgia House Rural Development Council will kick off a series of meetings around the state Thursday with a session in Rome. The council is tasked with researching and recommending initiatives aimed at boosting the economic resiliency of counties outside metro areas. At the Rome meeting — set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Berry College — members are scheduled to hear from a wide range of experts on current issues facing rural Georgia. ...
Alabama law banning puberty blockers, hormones for transgender minors remains in effect
Alabama can continue to enforce a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors after a federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to put the question of a preliminary injunction before the full court. A panel of the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed U.S. District Court Judge Liles Burke’s...
How Alabama State Troopers are preparing to keep people safe during Labor Day
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Labor Day is less than a week away and while many people are excited for the holiday, safety is the first priority. With Dothan being a hub for travelers passing through headed toward the beach, Alabama state troopers are expecting a large uptick in traffic. With...
Leak forces Abbeville students home
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) -Abbeville public school students went home Thursday after barely an hour in class. “Due to a significant water leak at Abbeville High School, all Abbeville schools will dismiss at 9:00 AM today,” the school said in a statement. “Buses will drop off starting at 9:00 AM.”
Traveling for Labor Day? Your wallet is better off this year
If you’re driving somewhere for Labor Day weekend, your gas money will go a little farther than it did last year. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gas nationally will be $3.27. That’s the lowest Labor Day price since 2021, and is 50 cents lower than last year’s national average of $3.77.
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