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Free to pray, give thanks
By Dunford Cole May you and your family have a joyful and safe Independence Day. As we come together to celebrate with loved ones, let us recognize and appreciate the freedoms we are fortunate to have. It is important to remember the words of Scripture, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,” and […]
South Alabama under a heat advisory until Monday evening
On Monday at 3:13 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Monday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees expected." "Hot...
Alabama education budget chairs awaiting research on possible school funding changes
Alabama’s two education budget chairs said last week they’re still waiting on the next steps for the work on a potential new education funding formula for the state. “We’re gonna take the summer off because it’s just hard to pin people down,” said Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, chair of the Senate Finance and Taxation Education […] The post Alabama education budget chairs awaiting research on possible school funding changes appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Why Alabama state officials might not want to appoint local police chiefs
I can’t believe that the Alabama Legislature cares about public safety in our cities. No, crime is not worse than it’s ever been. It’s far off its 1980 peak. And a 2020-21 spike in violent crime, caused by the COVID pandemic, appears to be dropping. That doesn’t mean everything is fine. Birmingham reported a 15% […] The post Why Alabama state officials might not want to appoint local police chiefs appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Arrival debuts at Ritz in August
Nashville-based arena rock band Arrival will make their debut in Greenville in August, with an electrifying performance at The Ritz Theatre on Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. Originally scheduled for June 8, the performance was postponed due to a leak at the theater. The rescheduled date promises the same high-energy concert experience fans enjoy, with […] The post Arrival debuts at Ritz in August appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Bluey Bash kicks off summer reading
The Greenville-Butler County Public Library launched its summer reading program with a lively Bluey Bash on June 29. Children enjoyed crafts and activities inspired by the beloved character Bluey before gathering for story time. Kevin Pearcey, the library’s executive director, read “Bluey and the Fruit Bat” to an eager audience. “We had a lot of […] The post Bluey Bash kicks off summer reading appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Legal Action Against Legend Windows, LLC
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Circuit Court of Shelby County has granted his emergency request for a temporary restraining order against Legend Windows, LLC, and its affiliates, Jody Ray Whitworth, Bobby Ray Whitworth, and Robin Simmons Willard. The Attorney General alleges that Legend Windows and the named individuals violated […] The post Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Legal Action Against Legend Windows, LLC appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama opens up bids for second round of SEEDS grants for site development
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Municipalities can now apply for grant funding from a potentially $30 million pool of state money after the Alabama Department of Commerce opened recently its second round of Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy grants. Passed into law last year as part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s...
GOP letting Democrats ‘cut their own throat’ with nomination fight: Tuberville
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said his party intends to let their Democratic colleagues “cut their own throat” as it relates to speculation that President Joe Biden could end his presidential candidacy. “It’s unfortunate for Joe Biden. He’s sick. Nobody can help that. People do get old,” the Alabama senator acknowledged during a Sunday morning interview on Sunday […]
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