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Local restaurant named “Best Fried Chicken Restaurant in Alabama”
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WDHN) – A Birmingham local restaurant was recently named the best fried chicken restaurant in Alabama, according to a Yelp report. Eugene’s Hot Chicken was voted cock-of-the-walk here in the state by Yelp’s “Elite Squad” of food raters. It is famous, of course, for its fried chicken, but also for its BBQ sauces, […]
Alabamians voice privacy concerns after AT&T data breach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The AT&T hack is raising concerns among some people, wondering how much trust they can have in their data privacy. Many people CBS 42 spoke to agree it’s unsettling when a data breach happens since most of our private information is stored in our devices. “As we increasingly live in a […]
Land-clearing, vegetation burn ban in effect for some Ala. counties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A land-clearing burn ban is in effect for multiple counties in Alabama as it is each summer. Starting May 1 each year through October 31, the following counties in the Birmingham area allow no vegetative or land-clearing burning: DeKalb, Etowah, Jefferson, Shelby, and Talladega. In Jefferson...
Red Cross and community rally to help families displaced by fire
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) -More than 30 people were left with nowhere to go after an early morning apartment fire. The fire, which started on the first floor spread quickly, destroying the apartment building, and displacing 37 people. In response, volunteers from the Red Cross stepped in to help. ”Those dispatchers...
‘It’s a shame’: Alabama congressional delegation praise Mobile’s $550 million I-10 project; most voted against funding
Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation were quick to praise the $550 million in federal funding announced Friday for the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project in south Alabama. The new Bayway will replace the existing I-10 Bayway – which is set to be demolished. The newly...
Dothan Fire Department and city leaders celebrate new fire station
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - City leaders, along with the Dothan Fire Department, celebrated a major milestone for the department. Shortly after Fire Chief Larry Williams took over in 2006, a study was done to determine how best to improve response time and coverage for the city. After almost 16 years...
Former Dothan pastor accused of taking nearly $50,000 says the money was used for business-related purchases
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A former pastor of a Dothan church accused of misusing nearly $50,000 in funds says that the money was repaid to the congregation and his attorney added in court on Friday that there was no evidence presented that shows that the purchases weren’t helping the church.
One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed
With an ever-increasing brilliance, through the branches of the trees, the sun can be seen peeking its head up with a blast of color. The heavens have labored through the night, and now a new day has been born. This newborn day will hold all the hopes, joy, love, despair, sorrow, pain, and all else […] The post One More Sunrise – A Day Has Passed appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Jubilee Decor brightens up the holidays in a big way
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (WSFA) - With the scorching July heat in Alabama, it may feel like Christmas is years away. But in rural Covington County, there’s one business where it’s always Christmas time. You’d never know from the outside. “Most people who drive by probably think we’re chicken...
Wiggins Barber Shop moves into new home after 80 years
For 80 years, Wiggins Barber Shop served customers at its South Cotton Street location off of Andalusia’s downtown square, but it relocated to a new home on the square this week. The City of Andalusia and private development owners of the Timmerman Building acquired the original Wiggins location as part of a project that will […] The post Wiggins Barber Shop moves into new home after 80 years appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Luverne Journal seeks to reunite home movies with Revel family
By Staff Reports The Luverne Journal staff recently received a collection of home movies and film slides from the early 1950s that had been stored by a sister newspaper, The Selma Times-Journal. The canisters, mainly 8mm films, labeled with various family names and descriptions of trips and a vacation home, are identified as belonging to […] The post Luverne Journal seeks to reunite home movies with Revel family appeared first on Luverne Journal.
It’s never too late to say thank you
On April 12, the Cotton Rose Quilters presented four quilts to local veterans at a special program at First Baptist Church. To his great disappointment, Fred Wilks Moore, former mayor of Elba, was unable to attend. On June 17, Pike County Veterans Affairs Officer Randy Ross had the honor of presenting Moore’s quilt to him […] The post It’s never too late to say thank you appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sav-A-Life launches fundraising effort for new building
Sav-A-Life Troy has set the goal of one million dollars for the construction of a new facility that will meet the growing needs of the women’s center. The Vine Church has recently joined SAV-A-LIFE ‘s fundraising campaign and is sponsoring “Community Movie Night” with a $10 minimum ticket donation. Here’s why Sav-A-Life Troy needs a […] The post Sav-A-Life launches fundraising effort for new building appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Man wanted across 3 states arrested in Russellville
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Russellville Police Department said on Sunday they have the suspect wanted in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi in custody. According to the department, officers were able to locate a vehicle that Billy Joe Williams was associated with during a traffic stop. Police said during the traffic...
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