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Opposition continues for proposed development in Tuscaloosa County
Residents in Tuscaloosa are still concerned about the proposed 300 plus housing development by D.R. Horton. "I strongly oppose it, as do as do most of our residents in Waterford Place and all of the surrounding communities," said Waterford Place resident Carol Armstrong. If approved, it would be located down...
Metro Atlanta family loses inheritance, family home, even late uncle’s ashes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Walking around the Lithonia home that once belonged to his uncle, Trahan Brown said, “I have a lot of memories here. It’s very emotional.”. The home once belonged to Evans Lee Jr., who died in 2022. Now, Brown’s family is accusing a...
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death.
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers […]
Alabama prep coaches weigh in on NIL on the high school level: ‘It’s a lose-lose’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Alabama’s high school coaches fear the consequences of a pay-for-play NIL model...
Extension hosts Auburn, community healthcare discussion
By Tana Shealey, County Extension Coordinator Lowndes County community leaders and residents are learning about a special healthcare project offered through Auburn University. During a health care discussion held at the Fort Deposit Town Hall on July 17, residents learned about a telehealth service named OnMed which at no cost to communities. “The Auburn University […]
Athens police cracking down on underage drinking
Complaints from concerned parents led to almost a dozen arrests in Limestone County. Athens police said nine people at eight gas stations and convenience stores in the last week were accused of selling alcohol to the department's underage source or other teens. Lieutenant for the Athens police department, Jonathan Caldwell,...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing top 7 teams for 5-star 2025 G Meleek Thomas
One of the top overall prospects in the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class is Meleek Thomas, a consensus 5-star guard who is ranked in the top-10 overall per every major recruiting ranking. He's a 6'3 combo guard who can do just about everything at a high level on both ends of the court, mostly known for his natural scoring ability.
Petite Violette Celebrates Fifty Years in Business This August
Petite Violette (formerly known as Petite Auberge) is turning 50 years old this August, and the Gropp brothers want to celebrate with their longtime guests as well as new community members. During the month of August, Michael and Anthony Gropp plan to host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, a formal party, a fundraiser and discount days. In addition, they will bring back classic dishes from the past 50 years’ worth of menus.
Madison County School System Superintendent addresses changes for upcoming school year
HUNTSVILLE, Madison County — Big changes are underway with the Madison County School System. It's just ahead of students heading back to the classroom. FOX54 spoke with the superintendent about what parents and students need to know this year. Madison County School System Superintendent Kenneth Kubik said they face...
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