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Alabama congressional district redrawn to better represent Black voters sparks competitive race
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (AP) — On opposite sides of the courthouse square in Tuskegee, Alabama — a place steeped in African American history, including the city’s namesake university and World War II airmen — two opposing congressional candidates recently greeted families gathered at a county festival. Democrat Shomari Figures, who worked in the Obama White House […]
Mostly Dry For Now, But Watching The Gulf Closely!
Sunday is starting out fabulous with temps in the 60s and dewpoints down into the 50s, definitely a taste of Fall is in the air. We’ll some clouds around today with a stray shower possible late, but most of you will stay dry with highs in the mid 80s. Monday through most of Wednesday we […]
Alabama Farmers Federation Heritage Cooking Contest Winners
Montgomery, AL – Laughter, cheer, and the aroma of fresh fruit filled the air at the Alabama Farmers Federation home office on September 5, as the organization hosted its annual Heritage Cooking Contest. The competition featured 25 non-congealed fruit salad recipes from across the state, with Tuscaloosa County’s Cindy Landers taking first place for her […] The post Alabama Farmers Federation Heritage Cooking Contest Winners appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Floridians are among those having the hardest time paying for everyday expenses, new poll shows
SEATTLE - Even though inflation is down to the peak experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, about 37% of American adults find themselves in a somewhat difficult position to pay for typical everyday expenses. That number is higher among Florida adults, with 41.8% having a harder time making ends meet. According...
Alabama Beaches Tourism Report Shows Strong Growth in 2024
New Lodging Boosts Tourism Revenue on Alabama’s Beaches. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Business and industry leaders in Baldwin County gathered at the Orange Beach Event Center for an update on tourism in the area. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (GSOBT) hosted the event as part of the Chamber’s First Friday Forum, unveiling new branding and tourism numbers.
Guy Hunt Library to host Used Book Market
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Hoping to draw more traffic to the library, the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond will hold its first and, hopefully annual, Used Book Market Sept. 27-28 at Holly Pond Town Hall. “We are hoping this will become an annual event due to the Guy Hunt Library being on a road that is not frequented much. The Holly Pond School is located before reaching the library entrance, so most of the traffic is before even reaching us,” shared Shiela Wilhite of the Guy Hunt Library. “With that being said, we hope that being on the heavier traffic road...
How you can help give a beloved Hoover mall walker a proper burial
An effort is underway to raise money to pay for the burial of Ron Freeze, who was seen by many over the years walking through the Riverchase Galleria and libraries. Freeze died at on Aug. 26 at UAB Hospital. He was 81. When he died, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office...
My life changed forever when I was stopped for a speeding ticket – I never imagined those 5 mins would alter my course
A YOUNG driver was pulled over for speeding and the traffic stop changed the course of her life entirely. Her conversation with the police officer only lasted about 15 minutes, but the impact will last a lifetime. Abbie Rutledge, a young driver from Birmingham, Alabama, was pulled over by State Trooper J.T. Brown for speeding […]
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