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Send in nominations for Women Who Shape the State
The next class of Women Who Shape the State is open to nominations for 2025, and This is Alabama would love to celebrate the women who are working to make our state better by creating change in your community. From educators, business leaders and healthcare workers to authors, philanthropists, artists...
Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two of the three conspirators, including a former state representative, were sentenced to federal prison on Friday for their roles in a scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from a fund meant to aid community groups in the Birmingham area. Former state...
6 new + coming soon businesses around the Birmingham area—plus, 2 we’re sad to see leave
Birmingham is buzzing with new businesses and projects in-the-works this summer. From a highly-anticipated new antique mall in Crestwood to a low-key speakeasy coming to Trussville, read on for who’s opening their doors around Birmingham. Also, join us in saying goodbye (for now) to two local businesses. Openings. 1....
Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant Concludes with Crowning of New Title Holders At the Oxford Performing Arts Center
Oxford, AL – The Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant concluded on Saturday night at the Oxford Performing Arts Center, marking a night of elegance, talent, and heartfelt farewells. The event featured swimsuit/fitness portions, evening wear, talent performances, and interviews, culminating in the crowning of the newest title holders. The state wide competition is part of a national […] The post Miss Alabama Volunteer Pageant Concludes with Crowning of New Title Holders At the Oxford Performing Arts Center appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to open his new craft brewery, Ethos, along with another business, Bloom Winery. The shared space will be an open-air area with bar seating, family sized tables and high-tops for smaller parties and solo visitors. The outside of the building is currently under construction and lacking landscaping, but by the time opening comes around, White said, he hopes to have the entirety of the property fenced in, creating a safe space for families to enjoy without the worry...
Alabama inmates sue, argue updated Constitution bans 'involuntary servitude'
Lawyers for six Alabama inmates argued during a Monday hearing that the prison system’s punishment of inmates for failing to go to work violates the newly updated state Constitution. The inmates filed the lawsuit in May, arguing they want to work for an employer outside the prison system, but...
Expect Rising Temperatures to Return Across Alabama This Week
Welcome to the last week of July and entering the first week of August. Find out what that means for the weather this week. James Spann, ABC 33/40 and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said you can expect typical August weather: “Partly sunny days, the chance of a pop-up afternoon storm in spots, and highs in the low to mid-90s.”
Alabama GOP Re-files Bill that Could Expose Librarians to Criminal Penalties
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives have refiled a bill that would attach criminal penalties for having some materials in libraries that are accessible to children. HB 4, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, would apply certain criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public school libraries and “employees or agents acting on behalf of […]
Live Music with Johnny Goss at the Anniston Library
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is excited to host a live music event featuring Johnny Goss from the Valley Road Bluegrass Band. This special performance is part of the library’s efforts to conclude its adult Summer Reading Program with a memorable celebration. The event will take place on July 30, 2024, […] The post Live Music with Johnny Goss at the Anniston Library appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Look Back ... to the return of RMC's residency program
Jul. 29—July 29, 1949, in The Star: One of the most popular programs on Anniston's local airwaves is a Tuesday night radio play series presented by a YMCA-sponsored group called the Y-Friars. Last Tuesday night the group [shown in a picture on Page 6] produced a play centered primarily on Inspector Darby of Scotland Yard, portrayed by Allen Draper. Scripts for the series have been written by ...
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