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“Save our Shrimpers” highlighting struggles of Gulf seafood industry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Shrimpers say their industry could be washed away by a glut of foreign product that continues to flood the market. A special event is being held this weekend to help raise awareness of an issue that has some teetering on the brink. The first step is know what you’re […]
Buying Alabama-caught fish will get easier this fall, thanks to new law
Many of us enjoy chowing down on some Gulf-caught seafood—so much so, Orange Beach hosts a yearly Shrimp Festival. But how do we know the fish we’re cooking up is caught locally?. Thanks to a new law, that information will be front and center of all fish-buying ventures....
Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
North Alabama honors Father of the Blues with annual W.C. Handy Music Festival
The W.C. Handy Music Festival is returning to the Shoals. Music fans will join together by the thousands for the biggest tourism event in North Alabama. The festival boasts over 250 events and artists, spanning all across northwest Alabama. This includes Florence, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and more. The events kick off on Thursday, July 18 and conclude Sunday, July 28, making for 11 days of events for every type of music-lover.
Caroleene Dobson outspends Shomari Figures 3 to 1 on campaign in Alabama’s 2nd District race
The Democratic and Republican candidates in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District have raised similar amounts of money in campaign contributions, but Republican Caroleene Dobson has outspent Democrat Shomari Figures by a 3 to 1 margin so far in the race. Dobson, a Montgomery lawyer, has spent $1.73 million so...
Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […] The post Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Arrests and Incidents reported July 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. theft of property-1st degree, theft of property-3rd degree; 7-ShapeMusic; cash. July 16. theft of property-4th degree; person; cash; $350; Cherokee Ave SW. theft of...
Jeff State Community College wins $50,000 grant for marketing outreach
Jefferson State Community College was one of seven public community colleges across the country to receive a $50,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation to enhance the college’s digital outreach and marketing. More than 100 accredited community colleges applied for a grant by submitting a 90-second Instagram reel highlighting why...
Khano Smith Guides Rhode Island FC to Win Over Former Team – Match Details & Player Performances
Rhode Island FC extends unbeaten streak to six matches with a 3-1 victory over Birmingham Legion FC, led by midfielder Zachary Herivaux's brace and Head Coach Khano Smith, who formerly played for Birmingham. RIFC's fifth win on the season. RIFC's fifth straight match scoring at least three goals. Yes, But.
Freedom Preparatory Academy opening this fall in the Titusville community
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new charter school, Freedom Preparatory Academy, is coming to the Titusville community. It is currently enrolling kindergarten students and looking for teachers. The school year will start in September, and it is a completely free college prep academy. The academy was founded in Memphis over...
2024 AHSAA All-Star Sports Week | North Boys Surge in Second Half to Claim 97-85 Victory in All-Star Hoops Classic
Montgomery, AL – Ramsay High School’s 6-foot-6 guard, Jayden Williams, and Fairfield High School’s 5-foot-10 guard, Demarcus Williams, led a powerful second-half charge to secure a 97-85 victory for the North All-Stars in the 81st AHSAA North-South All-Star Classic on Tuesday night in the Capital City. Despite...
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