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New Homes and Businesses Coming to Pepperell Mill After Lot is Rezoned
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - An iconic piece of Opelika history is soon to undergo big changes. Pepperell Mill, an old cotton mill, is being rezoned and will be redeveloped. “Very little word got out to the people in this area,” said Brenda Lindahl. For years, the old Pepperell Mill...
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...
School sales tax holiday takes some pressure off well-deserving parents
For many – if not most – of us, personal finances seem to be getting tighter and tighter these days. We’re pinching pennies and stretching dollars just as far as possible. That’s why the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is such a great thing for parents –...
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.
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...
Alabama man accused of killing wife, 4 young kids is arrested
An Alabama man is accused of killing his wife along with four children between the ages of 2 and 9 in a Thursday night shooting that shocked the rural central community where they lived.Brandon Allan Kendrick II, 32, was arrested on five counts of capital murder for the death of his wife, Kelse Kendrick, and four children in Bibb County, court records show. The victims were all shot in the head with a handgun, according to a document filed with the arrest warrant.Sheriff Jody Wade said that Brandon Kendrick was the father of two of the children, and the other...
Roxy holds annual W.C. Handy’s Evening at the Roxy Great Pretenders Show
Downtown Russellville’s Historic Roxy Theatre held its annual Great Pretenders show July 1. Chase Sparks gave the welcome, introduced the emcee and was the stage manager, Katernia Cole Coffey. Performers. Gunner Lane sang “The Goodness of God” by Cece Winans. Keylee Mayfield sang “What a Beautiful Name”...
Re-entry: Rocket Row returns to Space & Rocket Center
HUNTSVILLE – Thursday morning marked the first stage of the return of Rocket Park’s Rocket Row at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Dr. Kimberly Robinson, the center’s CEO and executive director, welcomed the return of the Rocket City’s iconic “Spaceline.”. “The Rockets comprising Rocket...
Alabama among early favorites for Missouri 6-foot-7 5-Star OL
Jackson Cantwell released his early favorites on Thursday. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is already considered one of the nation’s top 2026 offensive tackles. He is in the running to be a consensus five-star recruit in the future. Alabama joined Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
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