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Wind advisory affecting Central Alabama Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory at 3:49 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday 7 p.m. until Friday 1 p.m. for Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore and Montgomery counties. The weather service adds, "Northwest winds 15 to 20...
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the murder conviction of Henry Joiner, 62, of Montgomery. Joiner was convicted in the Montgomery County Circuit Court on November 10, 2022, for the murder of Louis Miles. The incident occurred on the evening of May 29, 2020, at […] The post Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Bullock and Barbour counties Wednesday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a report at 2:08 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:45 p.m. for Bullock and Barbour counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Pickett, or 11 miles southwest...
This Place in Tallassee Offers the Best Southern Comfort Dishes with a Side of Charm
Tallassee's 1220 Cafe is a popular eating destination for both locals and tourists since it has a wide selection of Southern comfort food and homestyle cuisine. Famous for its daily dishes, the cafe serves fried catfish, shrimp and grits, and pork chops with mashed potatoes. The club sandwich and chicken apple pecan salad are two of their best-selling sandwiches. Additionally, there are seafood options on the menu such hush puppies, crab cakes, and shrimp, which are particularly well-liked on Fridays and Saturdays. Customers raving about the house-made cookies, fresh salads, and soups at 1220 Cafe are in addition to the savory dishes.
Tuskegee University Named Third Top HBCU By U.S. World News & Report
Tuskegee University has been named as the No. 3 HBCU in the country and the No. 1 HBCU in the state of Alabama according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Tuskegee University has been named the No. 3 HBCU in the country and the No. 1 HBCU in the state of Alabama, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Among the superlatives, the university was ranked No. 1 in social mobility among universities in the South, No. 9 in overall rank among universities in the South, and No. 25 in best value among universities in the South.
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