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Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Alabama: Can you Spot The Dangerous Pest Officials Say To kill
I bet you couldn't spot the very well-camouflaged pest. I know I couldn't. These insects are destroying neighborhoods all over America and now have made their way to our beautiful state. Liv Volker recently shared a video on Tik Tok (video below) of what's been causing everything in her yard...
Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Rainbow City police arrest two in Etowah County counterfeiting case
Two people were arrested after a report of counterfeit money being passed in Rainbow City led authorities across Etowah County to find a cache of counterfeit cash and materials used in making it. According to a Facebook post by the Rainbow City Police Department, officers were called to Martin's Family Clothing on Rainbow Drive on July 16 for someone allegedly trying to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Six days earlier, someone allegedly passed two fake $100 bills at...
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open
Jacksonville, AL – The Calhoun County Community Art Show is currently open to the public at the Manners Gallery in Hammond Hall. This annual event, now in its third year, is hosted by the Jacksonville Arts Council in collaboration with the Jacksonville State University (JSU) Department of Art and Design. The show aims to bridge […] The post Calhoun County Community Art Show Now Open appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Magneco/Metrel has grand opening in Gadsden
Magneco/Metrel held a grand opening Friday at its Gadsden location after an $8 million renovation of the former Gulf States Steel site. The plant was originally expected to open in fall 2025. “Due to the excellent support from the City of Gadsden, the Industrial Development Authority and the local supplier...
Water board 'heroes' honored for work to repair broken line, averting catastrophe
A broken main line that disrupted water service in Gadsden and some surrounding areas on July 8 was bad enough, but officials say it was minutes away from being disastrous. The people who kept that from happening — labeled heroes by all concerned — were in the spotlight at the July 16 Gadsden City Council meeting.
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