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Auburn basketball coach praises Trump’s ‘courage’ after assassination attempt: ‘He’d take a bullet for us’
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Fa-So-La: Shaped note singers gather for 130th Cullman County Courthouse Singing Convention
CULLMAN, Ala. – Latecomers rushing through the lobby of the courthouse to reach the elevators could hear the opening notes reverberating throughout the building as the Sacred Harp singing convention got underway Saturday, July 13. The Cullman County Courthouse Sacred Harp Convention opened with a brief welcome from the chairman, followed by a fast succession of tunes as singers took turns leading the centuries-old shape note songs. Songs in the tune book, entitled “The Sacred Harp,” date back to the 17th and even the 16th century and are sung at full volume in four-part unaccompanied harmony.
Huntsville lawyer discusses social media rights amid controversy online from Trump assassination posts
Huntsville lawyer Nick Lough said, "We do not have the absolute right to say whatever we want, whenever we want, to whoever we want, with whatever we may say if it's a threat or something along those lines.”. As Lough said, before you take to social media, it's important to...
Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back!. A beautiful speckled trout was caught in the Gulf of Mexico Friday afternoon by an angler taking part in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. So why in the world, a short time later, was...
Lawsuit challenges timing of new Alabama law disqualifying more felons from voting on Nov. 5
Robert Crowley is a U.S. Army veteran, and volunteer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America and Mid-South chapter representative. He’s described in a lawsuit as a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. But 27 years ago in 1997, he was convicted of attempted murder. Though he’s a registered voter in Alabama, his ability to vote on Nov. 5 is in doubt because of a new Alabama law that could disqualify him and many others from voting.
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
Timothy Hatch, MPA, REHS, Honored with Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- NSF, a global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) today announced Timothy Hatch, MPA, REHS as the 2024 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award. The award recognizes Hatch for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of environmental and public health. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240719482666/en/ L-R: Pedro Sancha, President and CEO, NSF; Timothy Hatch, District Health Administrator for the State of Alabama Department of Public Health; Dr. David Dyjack, CEO of NEHA (Photo: Business Wire)
Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its unemployment data for the state on July 19, which showed a spike in the unemployment rate in Chilton County. The county’s unemployment rate went up from 2.1% in May to 2.7% in June, and the rate for this June is higher than […] The post Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board
The Alabama Retired State Employees’ Association (ARSEA) recently announced the results of their statewide elections of officers and board members. New board members beginning their terms were Marengo County’s LeTonya Williams of District 9, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, who is a retired Auburn firefighter and chairman of the House Rules Committee, of District 11, former […] The post Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cheeseburger sliders franchise targeting 8 more Alabama locations
Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders is continuing to sign development deals geared toward covering Alabama. The chain earlier this year announced as many as five locations in and around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, and the cheeseburger franchise already has Auburn and Birmingham locations set to open over the next year. According to...
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