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Springville man wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Neely Henry
GADSDEN, Ala.–Boater Wes Logan of Springville caught a a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds 3 ounces to win the Major League Fishing (MLF) Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Neely Henry Lake on Saturday. The tournament, presented by T-H Marine, was the fourth event of the season for the...
Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Draws Excitement and Savings for All
Montgomery, AL – Alabama families and shoppers statewide are gearing up for the 19th annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, scheduled from July 19th to July 21st. This weekend-long event offers significant savings by waiving the state’s 4% sales tax on a variety of school-related items. From 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19th, until midnight on […] The post Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Draws Excitement and Savings for All appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Runoff race for Alabama House District 52 seat happening Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — On Tuesday, Birmingham voters will vote in a runoff election between Kelvin Datcher and Frank Woodson to choose a Democratic nominee for House District 52. The election is due to fill the seat left by former Representative John Rogers, who resigned in March after pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud […]
City launches video-based website to engage residents
The City of Gadsden has launched a new method to connect with residents, promote transparency, and improve access to timely information. With Rep'd, a video messaging and engagement platform for local government, residents can ask questions of City staff members and receive short, personalized video answers. Additionally, residents can "upvote" questions submitted by their neighbors to indicate they would also like to know that information.
Alabama Power workers returning from Texas recovery this week
Alabama Power plans for restoration crews to return home this week after helping Houston recover from Hurricane Beryl’s damage. Alabama Power sent 350 crew members when CenterPoint Energy requested backup to restore power to 1.8 million customers. Alabama Power crews started helping July 9 by rebuilding infrastructure, clearing trees,...
Gadsden police using technology to help fight crime
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Gadsden is providing their police department with technical tools to help fight crimes and keep you safe. Using every tool at their disposal, The Gadsden Police Department is adapting to a new way of fighting crime. Sgt. Dusty Ford with the Gadsden Police...
Managing Alabama’s school funding problems isn’t fixing them
There’s a pamphlet in the Alabama Department of Archives and History written by Booker T. Washington. It’s called “How To Build Up A Good School in the South” and dates from the first decade of the 20th century. Washington was trying to address a practical problem for Black Alabamians: how to keep their schools open. […] The post Managing Alabama’s school funding problems isn’t fixing them appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal prosecutors seek 14-month imprisonment for former Rep. John Rogers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Federal prosecutors are recommending that former Alabama state Rep. John Rogers be sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to diverting state grant funds. The 83-year-old Birmingham Democrat had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He resigned in March after agreeing to plead guilty to […]
It’s All in the Family: The Harrisons’ legacy and their impact on pharmacy in Alabama is four generations strong
Some family traditions run deeper than others. The Harrison family has made remarkable contributions to the field of pharmacy and is recognized as the first family of pharmacy in the state of Alabama. Carter Harrison ‘24, a recent graduate of Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, is carrying on the family legacy by pursuing a career in pharmacy.
Mark July 27th on Your Calendar; Get Tickets for the Upcoming NWTF Banquet
The Northeast Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will host its annual banquet at Chattokee Lodge, 1877 AL Highway 35 in Gaylesville, to raise money for projects that conserve wildlife and preserve Alabama’s hunting heritage. “This is the chapter’s thirtieth year hosting our banquet, and every...
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