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Alabama to knock down 110-year-old dam, freeing waterway for Gulf sturgeon
One of Alabama’s oldest hydroelectric dams is slated to be torn down, thanks to a collaboration between federal and state wildlife authorities, universities and non-profit groups. The Elba Hydroelectric Dam in Coffee County was finished in 1913 and provided electricity to southeast Alabama cities like Troy and Dothan when...
Elba dam, Huntsville mail, BSC baseball: Down in Alabama
Here’s to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country and keep the wolves from your door and mine. A 110-year-old dam in Coffee County is being taken down, reports AL.com’s Dennis Pillion. The Elba Hydroelectric Dam on the Pea River is one of the oldest...
Alabama judge tells father ‘apologize or go to jail,’ in addition to a 200$ ticket for going 28 in a 25
OZARK, Ala. (WDHN) — A father’s encounter with Ozark police is garnering nationwide attention. Reginald Burks is facing jail time in Dale County if he doesn’t apologize to the officer who pulled him over in December of 2023 for allegedly going over the speed limit of 25 miles per hour while taking his kids to […]
Brundidge mayor proclaims May as Mental Health Month
Brundidge Mayor Isabell Boyd has proclaimed the month of May 2024 as Mental Health Month in Brundidge. In doing so, the mayor called upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools to recommit the Brundidge community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps the Brundidge citizens can take […] The post Brundidge mayor proclaims May as Mental Health Month appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Update: Coffee and Geneva counties under a flood watch until Saturday evening
An updated flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 12:07 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Coffee and Geneva counties. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible." "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and...
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