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Children’s Harbor center unveils inclusive playground in north Alabama
ECLECTIC, Ala. (WIAT) — A new piece of equipment will provide fun for kids side-by-side at a resource center in north Alabama. The Children’s Harbor at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp unveiled a $750,000 playground, designed to provide activities for children of all abilities. The playground features ramps, musical and sensory elements as well as […]
For fifth year, Matt Curtis Real Estate named ‘#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama’
HUNTSVILLE – Matt Curtis Real Estate, a leading residential real estate team based in Huntsville, is humbled to announce its recognition as the “#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama” for the fifth consecutive year. This distinguished accolade was awarded to Matt Curtis Real Estate as part of...
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Pavilion completion, community outreach event at Health Center
Local officials, community leaders and nonprofit staff gathered for a new pavilion project completion celebration along with a community outreach event at the Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center in LaFayette during the afternoon hours of Thursday, June 27th of 2024. Grant money provided by the Coosa Valley Resource...
Local offices, businesses closed for the Fourth of July
Perhaps the most patriotic holiday of the year in the United States comes in mid-summer. The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, celebrates the emancipation of the American colonies from British rule. It’s only fitting that the federal holiday be celebrated in earnest with the help of closures around the community. Starting at the county […] The post Local offices, businesses closed for the Fourth of July appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Sweet Land of Liberty Parade returns Saturday
The Junior Service League of LaGrange is set to host the 40th annual Sweet Land of Liberty Parade on Saturday, July 6. The annual kids parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the LSPA parking lot, go up Bull Street and end at the Sweetland Amphitheater. The theme for this year’s parade is “Red, White, […] The post Sweet Land of Liberty Parade returns Saturday appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
New Welcome Sign for LaFayette revealed
Community leaders, local officials, members of the media and area residents gathered for a city welcome sign reveal ceremony on Highway 50 adjacent to New Mount Sellers Missionary Baptist Church during the late morning hours of Thursday, June 27th of 2024. Some of the notable guests included Mayor Kenneth Vines,...
Man injured after Madison shooting
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured Wednesday night. Officers say the shooting happened in the area of Miller Boulevard and Mahan Drive just before 11:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from several gunshot wounds. The man was...
Newly-crowned National American Miss Georgia Queen rocks fro before Crown Day 2024
ATLANTA - An Atlanta native was just crowned National American Miss Georgia Queen. She did it while rocking her natural hair the day before Crown Day 2024. The state pageant was held July 2 at the Crown Plaza Atlanta Ravinia in Atlanta. Trinity Smith, who proudly wore her afro on...
New home construction begins soon for Childersburg residential development
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – With underground utility infrastructure in place, the new College Park residential development in Childersburg is moving into its next phase, matching buyers to lots and building plans for ground-up construction. The construction phase will begin in July for the first dozen or so of a total...
Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor While the skies were unkind to the Peach Parade in Clanton on June 29, that did not dampen the crowd’s spirit to celebrate the county’s peach industry. Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Clanton to see the sights and sounds of the 2024 parade. The procession featured […] The post Rain on our parade: Soggy Peach Parade does not dampen peach spirit in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Gadsden trying out new question-answer service for residents
The City of Gadsden has entered into a trial contract with a company to provide a new question-answer service for residents. Rep'd is a video messaging and engagement platform for local governments. The platform allows residents to submit questions to the city. The city will respond to the questions through videos.
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