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Alabama NAACP 72nd Annual State Convention to be held in Huntsville
The Alabama NAACP 72nd Annual State Convention is scheduled to be held in Huntsville on Sept. 26-29. Topics at the convention will include community issues such as absentee voting, stopping gun violence and human rights among others. This year's theme will be "Preserving Our Freedom, Voting, and Democracy". The convention...
Man convicted for Millbrook woman’s 1994 murder dies on Alabama’s death row
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A man who was awaiting execution on Alabama’s death row for the 1994 murder of a Millbrook woman died before his sentence could be carried out. Donald Dallas died at Holman Correctional Facility in south Alabama on Wednesday after battling brain cancer, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey.
Margaret City Councilor removed from meeting over controversy about new rule that prohibits recording council meetings
MARGARET, Ala. (WBRC) - A Margaret City Councilor was escorted out of his own public meeting by a police officer Tuesday night because of controversy over recording the meeting with his phone. This is after the city council adopted a rule in July prohibiting any taping of council meetings using...
Education briefs for August 21
Selma, Keith to open volleyball season The Selma Lady Saints will face off against the Keith Lady Bears in this year’s season opener Thursday August 22, at 5 p.m. at Selma High School. Tickets available on Go Fan. Attendance campaign kicks off for Selma City Schools Tuesday began the first week of a 40-day school […] The post Education briefs for August 21 appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Selma Housing gets $2.3M grant
A $2.3 million grant obtained by the Selma Housing Authority will allow residents to get assistance so that they can enter the workforce. Selma Housing Authority executive director Kennard Randolph said the money, which will be distributed over the next four years, will help provide necessary assistance to adults in housing. “Well, I think it’s […] The post Selma Housing gets $2.3M grant appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Lawsuit over voting dismissed after Alabama AG offers new guidance on statute
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against a new law plaintiffs said could prevent them from voting. The dismissal came after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued guidance that the law – which expands the number of crimes that can cost a person their right to vote – would not go into […]
North Alabama State Reps. Lomax, Underwood named co-chairs of House GOP platform committee
Alabama House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) announced on Thursday that State Rep. James Lomax (R-Huntsville) and State Rep. Kerry “Bubba” Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) will serve as co-chairmen of the House Republican Caucus Platform Committee. The committee plays a large role in determining the bills, measures, resolutions, and initiatives...
Valley Grande appoints Tammy Troha to take seat of council member who died in campfire
At the Valley Grande City Council meeting on Monday, Tammy Troha was sworn in as the latest council member representing Place 4. Troha will serve the remaining months of the term of Councilmen Bruce Hughes who died in a hunting campfire in June. Hughes won the seat by defeating incumbent...
Prattville City Council settles BVCV lawsuit with a $5.6 million land purchase
The City of Prattville has reached a settlement with the ongoing lawsuit from BVCV or Ball Ventures High Point LLC that has plagued the last two Prattville City Council meetings. The settlement approved includes the City of Prattville purchasing the property of the rezoning debacle along with a roadway connecting...
Pursuit from Wetumpka ends in Montgomery
Wetumpka police officers were attempting a traffic stop Thursday morning when a pursuit started on U.S. Highway 231. “We attempted a traffic stop for a switched tag and the vehicle took off from the stop,” Wetumpka police chief Ed Reeves said. “We pursued into Montgomery and terminated the pursuit.”
Recruits react to Alabama football landing Akylin Dear
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VIDEO: Destin teen arrested after leading Florida, Alabama law enforcement on chase: FHP
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Destin teenager was arrested Tuesday after leading law enforcement in Florida and Alabama on a chase on Interstate 10, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 18-year-old Angela Marie Stillwell was arrested Tuesday by Florida law enforcement on charges of fleeing and eluding, as well as for a violation of […]
Phenix City man killed in Alexander City fork lift accident
Alexander City police are investigating an accident that left a Phenix City man dead. Sgt. Drew Machen tells Action 8 News that around 3:44 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the 900 block of Muscogee Road in regards to an accident involving a fork lift. Once they arrived, they...
Bulldogs kick off 2024 season at home against Enterprise Friday night
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Andalusia (0-0) will return to Class 5A and open the 2024 football season against a Class 7A heavyweight when Enterprise (0-0) comes to town for senior night on Friday, August 23, at 7 p.m. Trent Taylor enters his 37th season overall as a head...
Tallassee High student charged with bringing gun on school grounds
A traffic incident grew to a gun on the campus of Tallassee High School. The Tallassee Police Department responded after a traffic incident near Southside Middle School on Highway 229 involving a juvenile driver and an adult motorist. “It was pretty much a harassment or road rage situation,” Tallassee police...
Alabama public libraries scramble to update children’s sections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Changes are coming to children’s books sections across Alabama as public library officials remove certain reading materials from shelves. The Alabama Public Library Service requires books containing “obscene content” to be removed from aisles geared for young readers. Under new code changes adopted last year, public libraries that do not cooperate […]
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