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Former Alabama Supreme Court justice, child advocate Mark Kennedy has died
Mark Kennedy, a former Alabama Supreme Court Justice who helped start an organization to prevent child abuse because of what he saw on the bench, has died. Kennedy, 72, died peacefully at his home in Montgomery on July 17, surrounded by family according to his obituary. Kennedy, a native of...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
On 'Main Street' Alabama, Independence Day reconnects community
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Let Freedom Ring, is an annual event described as a “party with a purpose," according to Mary Helmer Wirth,...
WEIS RADIO’S UNSUNG HERO OF THE WEEK
This week’s WEIS Radio’s unsung hero is Mr. Bill Warren. The first time I met Bill I knew he was a gentleman and a hardworking man. Bill Warren wears multiple hats in his life and he has for many years. Warren, graduated from Faith High School in 1973. He attended Alabama Fire College and UAB. He is a certified Haz-Mat First Responder and has been trained as a crime scene investigator with private investigation techniques. Bill is on the Cedar Bluff Utility Board, and is retired with 16 years of service with the Alabama Fire College. From 2001-2006 he was a EMT/Firefighter. His career history is vast along with being a business owner of Warren Ranch with five other businesses he runs and still owns. As far as Community Service,Bill Warren has been and currently is involved with multiple Community Services in Cherokee County including being the current President of the Chamber of Commerce. Cedar Bluff is very fortunate to have him as a resident. In my mind there is no doubt that Bill Warren deserves the recognition of being this week’s WEIS Radio’s unsung hero.
48 EXCLUSIVE: Rainsville officer escapes horrific crash with little injuries, ALEA to investigate
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -A Rainsville police officer survived a Saturday night crash that involved five vehicles at the intersection of Hwy 75 and Hwy 35 in the heart of the city. Surveillance footage obtained by WAFF 48 by a Rainsville business shows the moment a driver slams into Rainsville police...
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Unclaimed Baggage to host ‘Girlfriends Getaway’ Front Porch Tea Party benefit
SCOTTSBORO – Calling all moms, daughters and gal pals!. To honor National Girlfriends Day, Unclaimed Baggage is rolling out the “pink carpet” this weekend for the annual “Girlfriends Getaway.”. Thursday through Saturday, the lost luggage retailer will host three days of fun, great deals and giving...
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
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