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Transform and win: Several Halloween costume contests planned across the River Region
Whether creepy or charming, haunting or hilarious — or a mix of all of that — Halloween is the perfect time to get dressed up, go out and maybe win a prize. We've got several costume contests ahead, so take your pick and transform. This Is Halloween! When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 7-11:45...
Sonic Drive-In Expands $1.99 Value Menu, Offering More Budget-Friendly Options for Alabama Residents
Disclosure: State of Alabama-based writer. This article is a work from cited sources for informational purposes and is used with permission. No affiliate links are included. In July 2024, I published an article highlighting Sonic Drive-In’s popular $1.99 Value Meal with only four items to select from. Now the fast-food restaurant has updated its value menu with eight items for customers to choose from when ordering food, still allowing residents of Alabama the opportunity to save some money for dinner.
11 songs about Alabama our readers love
From classic country tunes to new country hits and plenty of songs in-between, Alabama has gotten plenty of musical shout-outs over the years. So with that in mind, our friends over at This is Alabama recently asked its Facebook followers what their favorite song about Alabama is, and just as we suspected, there’s plenty to choose from. (And no, we’re not just talking about “Sweet Home Alabama,” though that was certainly the most popular pick.)
Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama hunters are apparently more aware of the safety aspects of climbing a tree during hunting season. During the 2023-2024 season, only six treestand accidents were reported, down significantly from the average. Unfortunately, Alabama’s two years without a hunting fatality ended with two this past season. Michael Bloxom, hunter education coordinator with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division, said the first fatality occurred during a duck hunting trip in January. The teenage victim pulled his shotgun out of the back seat of the truck with the muzzle pointing toward him...
Amy Grant on tour singing her pop and Christian hits: How to find tickets
Amy Grant is on tour celebrating her long Grammy-winning career and the 30th anniversary and re-release of her album House of Love. Known as the Queen of Christian Pop, Grant had a successful run in Christian music before crossing over into the pop airwaves in the 1980s. Grant will perform...
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