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Once facing execution, man convicted of grisly motel murder set for Alabama parole board hearing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A man who tortured and murdered a woman at a Huntsville motel in 1983 is once again eligible for release from prison. Phillip Musgrove, who was born in 1953, was initially sentenced to death for the killing of Deborah Lynn Burks, whom he had dated over a period of several months.
Alabama’s Roy Wood Jr. to host CNN news and comedy series: ‘We’re back!’
If you’ve missed seeing Roy Wood Jr. on television, the wait will soon be over. The comedian from Alabama, formerly a high-profile correspondent on “The Daily Show,” is set to host a new series on CNN, “Have I Got News For You.”. Wood, 45, confirmed his...
‘We all feel it’: Combating hunger in North Alabama with annual ‘Fill the Food Bank’ fundraiser
With grocery store prices sky-high, more people than ever are finding it hard to feed their families. That's why News 19 is teaming up with the Food Bank of North Alabama to combat food insecurity in the Tennessee Valley.
Alabama's Northern Beltline project construction progresses
More progress is being made on the Northern Beltline. Congressman Gary Palmer, leaders of the Alabama Department of Transportation and local officials were Pinson Thursday for a tour of the Northern Beltline. It is the largest uncompleted project in the Appalachian Development Highway System. Alabama’s congressional delegation secured $519 million...
Applications open for Urgent Housing Repair Program in Selma
Applications open for Urgent Housing Repair Program for Selma residents who live in disaster area 1. Disaster area 1 in Selma comprises JL Chestnut to First Avenue and Broad Street to Marie Foster Blvd. Those who are eligible may receive help with home repairs via funding from a Community Development...
Selma CNTR invites public to roundtable meeting on Aug. 15
The Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth & Reconciliation (Selma CNTR) will co-host a roundtable meeting with the City of Selma, Wallace Community College (WCC), Black Belt Community Foundation (BBBCF) and the Selma Dallas County Children’s Policy Council Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 11:45 a.m. The public is invited...
New primary care clinic opens in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Primary care patients have a new option in Montgomery. Oak Street Health held its grand opening Friday alongside CVS Pharmacy at the corner of Rosa. L. Parks Avenue and West Fairview Avenue. It’s part of a nationwide clinic chain owned by CVS Health. It specializes in...
Montgomery work center guard accused of selling cigarettes to inmates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Department of Corrections confirms one of its security guards at Red Eagle community work center was arrested this week. The department said Shamal Smith, 28, was arrested Thursday in relation to a contraband investigation. He is charged with one count of use of official position for personal gain.
Groups band together to help Montgomery veteran with home repairs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Thanks to a combined effort, a veteran in Montgomery got some much-needed repairs to his home. Terry Jackson’s house needed a lot of work. That’s why crews showed up early Thursday for a comprehensive makeover. They spent the day replacing the roof, painting, and doing exterior renovations and yard work.
Chilton Master Gardeners preparing for monthly editorial piece
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Master Gardeners will be starting its own monthly editorial piece in next week’s newspaper that will help grow the green thumbs around the county. The program will feature in The Clanton Advertiser once per month with a piece that will include a number of different things […] The post Chilton Master Gardeners preparing for monthly editorial piece appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Faces & Places 2024 — A Family Tradition: The Barnetts law enforcement roots stand in Thorsby
Story and photos by Carey Reeder One family’s long commitment to law enforcement for generations has kept Rodney and Riley Barnett close to their roots in Chilton County serving their communities. The story begins when Rodney sought a new career path at 37 years old after a career in masonry and chose to enter the […] The post Faces & Places 2024 — A Family Tradition: The Barnetts law enforcement roots stand in Thorsby appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
New name found for Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton this fall
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital now has a new name following the acquisition of the heath system by the University of Alabama-Birmingham Health System Authority in June. All current Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals and other health care facilities will be named UAB St. Vincent’s when the transfer is completed […] The post New name found for Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton this fall appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Elmore County 4-H seeking Youth Development Coordinator
4-H Youth Development Coordinator – Elmore County. Location: This position will be housed in the Elmore County Extension Office in Wetumpka, Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Our educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. We deliver science-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Our information and programs are available online or in person in all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities.
If you missed the unveiling of Alabama’s new golf facility while glued to the Olympics, fix that immediately
For the past week, the golf world has had its gaze trained squarely on Paris. Le Golf National to be exact, where golf stars and golf nobodies from around the world have gathered for 10 days of fist-pumping, flag-flying Olympic goodness. While the Olympics have been a great reaffirmation of golf’s global appeal not just to golfers, but non-golfers too, the side effect is that we’ve have been distracted from some of the happenings on our home turf. Specifically Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Prattville approves $300,000 Cooters Pond improvements, Crosby Court shooting addressed
The Prattville City Council approved over $300,000 in parking improvements for Cooters Pond Park at the last regular council meeting Tuesday. Seven bids were received July 25, with the lowest bid awarded to David Bulger Inc. at a cost of $320,037.40. The city’s budget has been amended with a decrease in the general fund district tax reserves of $113,537.40, an increase in the general fund district tax – Elmore County by $113,037.40 and an increase in the Parks and Recreation capital outlay with $227,037.40.
Kansas, 14 other state attorneys general file suit challenging health insurance for DACA recipients
TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit Thursday on behalf of 15 states, including Iowa, in an attempt to stop President Joe Biden from expanding health care access to DACA recipients by making them eligible for participation in the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplace. Kobach, a Republican who built a political career […]
5 Big Lots stores closing across Alabama
Big Lots stunned customers this week when they increased the number of upcoming store closings nationwide from 40 to almost 300. As a result, in Alabama, we have five Big Lots locations advertising closing sales across the state. The locations that have “closing sale” banners on their webpage are:...
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