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DOC staff face criticism from lawmakers over ongoing violence in state prisons
A member of the Legislature’s Contract Review Committee Thursday asked an attorney for the Alabama Department of Corrections to respond to what he said was an extortion threat to a constituent whose child is in prison. Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, told Mandy Speirs, assistant general counsel for the Alabama Department of Corrections, that the constituent […]
ADEM says federal funding for water, sewer projects will be spent before deadline
The state’s environmental agency told lawmakers Thursday that it has plans in place to spend a tranche of federal money before a coming deadline. Lance LeFleur, director of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), told lawmakers on the Joint Legislative Committee on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Funds that ADEM has multiple contingency […]
Alabama stars get ‘life-changing’ invitation to tour with Post Malone
A hard-charging independent Alabama band has just thrown its September-October tour plans up in the air for a spectacular reason: They will open for Post Malone instead. Muscadine Bloodline announced the news Wednesday, asking for “grace and understanding” from fans as they pursue a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Touring with Malone means the band must reschedule a run of dates that were to start this weekend.
Alabama restaurant chain to start opening for dinner, offer free doughnuts
Hero, the Birmingham-based breakfast and lunch concept known for its brioche doughnuts and two-fisted cheeseburgers, will begin opening for dinner at its four Alabama locations. Hero restaurants in Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover and Trussville will remain open until 8 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 10, according to a media release. “Following requests...
OFFICIALS: Alabama teen who went missing in Smith County found safe
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — Smith County officials are searching for a missing teen. According to law enforcement, the teen went missing Thursday, around 6 p.m., in the area of CR 37. He was found near Spring St. and Valentine St., under a bridge, in Tyler. The family of the...
Florida football announces Week 2 captains vs. Samford Bulldogs
Florida football has announced their three captains for the game against the Samford Bulldogs this Saturday. Sophomore EDGE Kamran James, redshirt junior offensive lineman Damieon George Jr. and redshirt junior long snapper Rocco Underwood will hold as the Gators’ Week 2 captains. James started last week against the Miami...
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