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Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awards some licenses; litigation continues
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission Thursday granted cultivation licenses to two firms after an administrative law judge recommended reversing earlier denials. The Commission awarded two cultivator’s licenses to Pure by Sirmon Farms, LLC and Blackberry Farms, LLC. The administrative judge, who was not publicly named, also found that First Choice Farms, LLC and James Gang […]
Karleigh Foster Named New 2024 Little Miss Alabama Junior Miss
Karleigh Foster Named New 2024 Little Miss Alabama Junior Miss. The 2024 Little Miss Alabama State pageant was held at the Center of Arts in Pell City, Alabama on July 28, 2024. Representing Bibb County in the state competition was Karleigh Foster. Your new 2024 Little Miss Alabama Junior Miss.
Library celebrates Haugh’s 102nd birthday
By Lanell Downs Smith The Crenshaw County community came together Thursday to celebrate a longtime library volunteer and honor her 102nd birthday. The Luverne Public Library hosted a party Aug. 2 to celebrate Lee Haugh, who marked her 102nd birthday. A transplant from Georgia, Haugh impacted her community for many years as a library volunteer […] The post Library celebrates Haugh’s 102nd birthday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
From sushi to trucks, new Chatom events guru works to bring people together
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. CHATOM − From “Touch a Truck” to sushi-making, new Chatom event coordinator Crimson Tarver is the driving force for new events popping up all over town. ...
Bibb County Alabama Estate Offers Over 50 Acres of Private Lakes
Nestled conveniently between Hoover, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa, this charming home is ideally situated just off Highway 59 in Bibb County. It offers swift access to major employers such as Mercedes and Amazon. “This beautiful 6 bedroom and 5 bath home sits on 365+ acres with over 50 acres of that...
‘Jealous’ woman convicted for shooting husband at Auburn workplace
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - A woman has been convicted of attempting murder for shooting her husband multiple times at his Auburn workplace nearly four years ago. A jury heard the case last week, according to a Friday release from the Lee County District Attorney’s Office. Officials said Mary...
Electric vehicle owners can get discount on admission to upcoming Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit
The Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit is offering a discounted registration rate for all EV owners to attend the event at the BJCC later this month. Before registering for the Summit online, EV owners must e-mail the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) at info@alabamacleanfuels.org to obtain the discount code that allows them to attend the Summit for $100 on Aug. 15. In addition, ACFC and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA), which is coordinating the Summit, have partnered to offer $50 registration for the first 20 EV owner registrants. ACFC will pay $50 of the $100 registration fee for the first 20 EV owners.
Alabama Republicans and Democrats talk changes in presidential campaigns
It's been two days since Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Republicans and Democrats across the state discussed how her selection impacted campaigns on both sides of the aisle.
One person injured in overturned tractor trailer accident
One person had minor injuries following an overturned tractor trailer accident Friday morning. Lt. Jeremy Burkett with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells Action 8 News that the accident happened around 10:30 a.m. on U.S. 31 near I-65 in Hope Hull. The accident didn’t cause any issues with traffic in...
Plantersville man wanted for stealing copper and aluminum casing
A Plantersville man is wanted by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for stealing copper in the community. According to DCSO, Durall Laister, 35, of Plantersville, is a suspect cutting down live phone lines for stealing the copper wiring and aluminum casing. Monica Morris, 51, of Chilton County, was arrested on August 8 in Dallas County […] The post Plantersville man wanted for stealing copper and aluminum casing appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Mills promoted to principal at Williams & Jensen
Jordan Mills is now a principal at D.C.-based law and lobbying firm Williams & Jensen. Mills, a Montgomery native, joined the firm last year as senior director of government relations and led its expansion into Alabama. “Williams & Jensen is committed to expanding its presence in the state of Alabama,”...
Alabama Man Arrested For DWI After Wrong-Way Collision With LSP Trooper
An Alabama man faces charges after reportedly running into a Louisiana state trooper head-on in a DWI crash Wednesday night. The accident happened on State Highway 24 in Houma. Investigators say 63-year-old Deak Matteson Jr. was driving a pickup truck south in the northbound lanes when he hit the trooper, who was driving northbound.
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