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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...
Conner Harrell's Drive To Conquer Challenges
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Athletes from a collection of sports programs at the University of North Carolina gathered in late April at Memorial Hall for the school's Rammy Awards event, designed to celebrate their athletic accomplishments from the past year. Everyone came dressed to the nines, looking to impress — and in walked Conner Harrell, with an outfit that did just that.
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...
Auburn to host Jacksonville State in 2026
Auburn will hope its next matchup against Jacksonville State is nothing like the first. The Gamecocks will travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium during the 2026 season, Jacksonville State athletic director Greg Seitz confirmed Friday. Seitz told Auburn Undercover the game is set for Sept. 26. Auburn's 2015 home opener was an...
Oxford Monster’s Hanging Tough
Atlanta, GA – Walker homers twice, and Campbell gets another solid start as the Choccolocco Monsters beat the Atlanta Blues on the road to stay tied atop the Sunbelt League. Mason Walker homered twice and drove in three runs as the Choccolocco Monsters beat the Atlanta Blues 9-3 on the road in Wednesday’s Sunbelt League action. […] The post Oxford Monster’s Hanging Tough appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
29 great August events in Birmingham including Sidewalk Film Festival
A new month means a calendar waiting to be filled with plans, and August in Birmingham is no exception. Get ready for Legally Blonde, The Musical Jr, the 23rd Picasso Pets benefiting Hand in Paw, Sidewalk Film Festival and more. 1. Summer Happiest Hour @ Lane Parke. What: Head to...
Police question man after making online threat against Birmingham Mayor Woodfin
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department says they, along with federal partners, have questioned a man who made threats against Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in a recent Facebook post. The Facebook post said, “Woodfin can get hit with this switch” and included two photos of a man posing...
Judge orders Birmingham event center padlocked after birthday party shooting leaves 4 dead
A private event venue in north Birmingham where four people were killed and 10 others wounded has been ordered padlocked. A Jefferson County judge on Friday granted a City of Birmingham request for a temporary restraining order against Trendsetters Lounge and Event Center, GWLLC and Mortgage Reality Inc. The shooting...
West Blocton man charged with killing wife, four children in Bibb County
A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the shooting deaths of his wife and four children Thursday in Bibb County. Police say Brandon Kendrick of West Blocton was charged with five counts of capital murder in connection with the deaths of his 24-year old wife Kelsey Kendrick, a 2-year-old, two 6-year-olds and a 9-year-old. ...
Building catches fire in downtown Bessemer
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are investigating after a building in downtown Bessemer was fully engulfed in flames Friday afternoon. The fire was reported at 11:40 a.m. at a building containing United Textiles along 2nd Avenue in Bessemer. No injuries were reported on the scene. As of 5 p.m., the fire was put out by […]
Waste spill near Birmingham floods creek with grease, animal fat
A spill at the BHT Resources facility in Bessemer has released an undisclosed volume of grease and animal fat material into Valley Creek, a Black Warrior River tributary. Black Warrior Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke said it appears that spills occurred at two wastewater ponds in a wooded area near the facility.
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