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Another month ahead for the Sylacauga Farmers Market
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – “Eat Fresh, Eat Local” is the long-standing promotional phrase for farmers markets across the state of Alabama, which means that you can “pick” from among a host of local grower-vendors. In Sylacauga, that happens every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon...
Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval
VALLEY — A former WestPoint Pepperell human resources office on Shawmut Circle may soon be getting new life as a treatment facility for people dealing behavioral health issues. Should the state give its final approval to what’s planned, Spencer’s of Alabama could soon open as the ninth unit of a nationwide effort to help individuals […] The post Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Alabama city backtracks after blocking Christian library book: ‘Embarrassing’
A power struggle within the small city of Clay is spilling over into decisions about which books belong on library shelves. Last month, the city manager told library board members they could no longer purchase religious books, in an effort to avoid lawsuits from political groups. City manager Ronnie Dixon initially told library staff that they could not buy a Christian book, but, after complaints, later backtracked and allowed them to purchase it.
Unemployment claims in Alabama increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,806 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,667 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Tuscaloosa County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current median price here
The median home in Tuscaloosa County listed for $325,000 in June, up 1.1% from the previous month's $321,400, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 6.6% from $304,925. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Tuscaloosa County, not houses...
Country music legend makes another big announcement just one month after life-saving surgery
Mark Chesnutt is just more than a month removed from an emergency heart surgery that saved his life, but he continues to plot his comeback. The country music legend previously announced that he plans to play on Oct. 9 at the Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama on a show fearing the “Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon.” And on Friday he announced on Instagram another show, set for Sept. 27.
Birmingham Mayor Names Accounting Veteran as Chief Financial Officer
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has named Diana L. Bolden, a 26-year accounting professional, as Chief Financial Officer in the City of Birmingham’s Department of Finance. Bolden, who has served the city for a decade, moves into the role upon the retirement of Kevin Moore. After years of experience in...
UAB Offers Tips to Shop on a Budget When Going Back to School This Fall
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and it is a time when many parents are left scrambling to buy classroom supplies and an updated wardrobe for a growing kid along with paying registration and sports fees. University of Alabama at Birmingham Regions Institute for Financial Education Director Stephanie Yates,...
UPDATE: Pedestrian killed on I-65 Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala. – A single-vehicle crash involving two pedestrians resulted in the death of one. The crash occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. Alabama State Troopers said Madelyn R. Guerra, 20, of Adelphi, Maryland, a pedestrian, was sitting in the roadway and was fatally injured when she was struck by a 2022 Toyota Highlander driven by Julie B. Austel, 40, of Fortville, Indiana.
UPDATED: Anniston Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teen
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Bradley Allan Smyth. Smyth’s current whereabouts are unknown, but he is known to frequent the Blue Mountain area of Anniston. Smyth has distinguishing scars that may aid in identifying him: one on his right shin and another on his left […] The post UPDATED: Anniston Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Missing Teen appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
In wake of assassination attempt, Alabama GOP leaders coalesce behind Trump at RNC
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — A number of leading Republican figures from Alabama participated in the Republican National Convention this past week in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all shared a similar message: that the Republican Party was wholly unified behind now-Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That wasn’t necessarily the case seven years...
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