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Federal court declines to dismiss Alabama redistricting case after South Carolina ruling
A man holds a vote sign in front of a Birmingham courthouse on August 14, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rejection of a challenge to to South Carolina’s congressional map will not impact Alabama’s ongoing redistricting battles for now. The...
Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Draws Excitement and Savings for All
Montgomery, AL – Alabama families and shoppers statewide are gearing up for the 19th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, scheduled from July 19th to July 21st. This weekend-long event offers significant savings by waiving the state’s 4% sales tax on a variety of school-related items. From 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19th, until midnight on […] The post Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Draws Excitement and Savings for All appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Runoff race for Alabama House District 52 seat happening Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — On Tuesday, Birmingham voters will vote in a runoff election between Kelvin Datcher and Frank Woodson to choose a Democratic nominee for House District 52. The election is due to fill the seat left by former Representative John Rogers, who resigned in March after pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud […]
Alabama Power workers returning from Texas recovery this week
Alabama Power plans for restoration crews to return home this week after helping Houston recover from Hurricane Beryl’s damage. Alabama Power sent 350 crew members when CenterPoint Energy requested backup to restore power to 1.8 million customers. Alabama Power crews started helping July 9 by rebuilding infrastructure, clearing trees,...
Managing Alabama’s school funding problems isn’t fixing them
There’s a pamphlet in the Alabama Department of Archives and History written by Booker T. Washington. It’s called “How To Build Up A Good School in the South” and dates from the first decade of the 20th century. Washington was trying to address a practical problem for Black Alabamians: how to keep their schools open. […] The post Managing Alabama’s school funding problems isn’t fixing them appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal prosecutors seek 14-month imprisonment for former Rep. John Rogers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Federal prosecutors are recommending that former Alabama state Rep. John Rogers be sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to diverting state grant funds. The 83-year-old Birmingham Democrat had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He resigned in March after agreeing to plead guilty to […]
It’s All in the Family: The Harrisons’ legacy and their impact on pharmacy in Alabama is four generations strong
Some family traditions run deeper than others. The Harrison family has made remarkable contributions to the field of pharmacy and is recognized as the first family of pharmacy in the state of Alabama. Carter Harrison ‘24, a recent graduate of Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, is carrying on the family legacy by pursuing a career in pharmacy.
Auburn, USA, ASU, Montevallo, Troy get on the board at the MLB draft
Pitcher Chase Allsup got Auburn on the board at Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft, and prospects from South Alabama, Alabama State, Montevallo and Troy followed as the first picks from their schools in the 60th annual event on Monday. MLB teams chose 241 players on Monday, picking up...
Upcoming Pageant Events at Oxford Performing Arts Center: Miss Alabama Volunteer Competition
Oxford, AL – In just two weeks, the much-anticipated Miss Alabama Volunteer competition is set to take place at the Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC), promising an exciting and memorable experience for all. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect, have fun, and celebrate the talents and achievements of young women from across the […] The post Upcoming Pageant Events at Oxford Performing Arts Center: Miss Alabama Volunteer Competition appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
NEW: Bessemer’s Morgan Road Winn-Dixie to become an ALDI
We’d been hearing for a while that the recently-renovated Morgan Road Winn-Dixie in Bessemer was slated to become an ALDI, and we’ve now got official confirmation that this is happening. Keep reading for all the details. The store is closing for renovations starting mid-August. Looking forward to seeing...
Rib-It-Up closing after 32 years in The Magic City
Popular barbecue joint Rib-It-Up is closing its doors permanently, according to a post on its social media pages on Friday, July 12. If you’ve ever driven past Rib-It-Up at 830 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, you probably remember the mouthwatering smells emanating from the one-story barbeque joint. Sadly, according to a recent post on its Facebook page, the popular restaurant has permanently closed its doors:
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