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Hate Groups and Extremism in Alabama: A Disturbing Report
Last year, the Southern Poverty Law Center Year in Hate & Extremism report identified 13 active hate and anti-government extremist organizations in Alabama. Although Alabama doesn't have as many hate groups as some other Southern states, individuals in the state encountered threats, flyers, protests, and assemblies that aimed to target people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, Jewish communities, and other religious minorities.
Alabama schools change Thursday, Sept. 26, Friday Sept. 27 schedules due to Hurricane Helene
As Alabama is threatened with severe weather by Hurricane Helene in the coming days, schools are beginning to announce closures and altered schedules. Helene was upgraded from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday morning by the National Hurricane Center. Helene is anticipated to make landfall in Florida...
Kay Ivey weighs in on deploying National Guard to Birmingham as lawmaker pushes back on Woodfin
Gov. Kay Ivey has “no plans” to deploy the Alabama National Guard in Birmingham following the mass shooting outside a Five Points South lounge, a spokeswoman for the governor said Tuesday night. Although the governor “has NO plans to deploy the National Guard, she DOES stand willing and...
Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris urges Alabamians to heed all health and safety warnings as areas of the state prepare for the possibility of significant flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Helene. Actions taken now can save lives. Dr. Harris has issued an emergency order waiving rules for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities […] The post Alabama residents urged to follow hurricane safety precautions appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Selma Times-Journal hosts memorial for Jones
The staff of The Selma Times-Journal will host a Celebration of Life for James Kenneth Jones, who served as managing editor for the past six years, Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the newspaper office. The office is located at 1018 Water Avenue in Selma, on the second floor of The Selma Times-Journal building. […] The post Selma Times-Journal hosts memorial for Jones appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Alabama carries out nation's second nitrogen gas execution
Alabama used nitrogen gas Thursday to execute a man convicted of killing three people in back-to-back workplace shootings, the second time the method that has generated debate about its humaneness has been used in the country. Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was pronounced dead at 6:38 p.m. local time at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama, the state Department of Corrections said in a statment. He shook and trembled on the gurney for about two minutes with his body at times pulling against the restraints. That was followed by about six minutes of gasping breathing.The Department of Corrections...
Evacuees from Georgia, Florida taking no chances with Hurricane Helene
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Some residents of Alabama, Florida and Georgia are bracing for impact as Hurricane Helene travels north. Evacuees said they are preparing for anything that might come their way. “Like I said, we stayed through Michael,” said Lucas Barber, evacuee from Bristol, Florida. “We tried to ride it out and we ended […]
Hunting, Fishing Day set for Saturday
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day which takes place on Saturday, Sept. 28. Since 1972, the fourth Saturday in September has been designated as National Hunting and Fishing Day to highlight the vital role that hunting, fishing and shooting sports play in conservation efforts in the United […] The post Hunting, Fishing Day set for Saturday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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