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Huntsville lawyer discusses social media rights amid controversy online from Trump assassination posts
Huntsville lawyer Nick Lough said, "We do not have the absolute right to say whatever we want, whenever we want, to whoever we want, with whatever we may say if it's a threat or something along those lines.”. As Lough said, before you take to social media, it's important to...
Breaking: Mass Shooting in West Blocton
Multiple people reportedly have been shot in northwestern Bibb County. According to Sheriff Jody Wade the incident took place around 10:00pm Thursday night in the Greentree Drive area of West Blocton. A nearby resident told news partner ABC3340 that the residence is normally very quiet and as far as he...
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist
The Helena Police Department has shared that an 11-year-old juvenile was responsible for the fire at the Publix supermarket at Crow’s Corner on July 15. The post Alabaster juvenile identified as Helena Publix arsonist appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama hotel up for best boutique in America in new USA Today poll
A small, one-of-a-kind Alabama hotel has a shot at top honors in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards, and voting is open. The GunRunner in downtown Florence is among 20 finalists in the awards’ Boutique Hotel category. USA Today says the category is dedicated to hotels that “offer an escape all their own, complete with a more customized experience and the best modern amenities and service … [and] unique accommodations in the middle of some of the nation’s greatest destinations.”
Business Hall of Fame to Induct 7
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Alabama Business Hall of Fame will honor seven business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through their business contributions during a ceremony in Birmingham Nov. 14. This year’s inductees are Rob O. Burton of Birmingham; Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham;...
Time now to plant pumpkins for Halloween
Halloween season starts in July, at least according to gardening standards. For those wanting to grow their own pumpkins for spooky jack-o’-lanterns or festive fall centerpieces, early to mid-July is the time to get those pumpkin seeds in the ground. Getting Started Bethany O’Rear, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests […] The post Time now to plant pumpkins for Halloween appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kelvin Datcher could be Alabama’s newest state representative as soon as next month. Originally slated to meet Carlos Crum in a special election to fill the vacant House District 52 seat, Datcher, who won a Democratic primary runoff on Tuesday, could be sworn in as soon as August 1, following Crum’s departure from the race.
Alabama executes Keith Edmund Gavin for 1998 killing at ATM
ATMORE − The State of Alabama executed Keith Edmund Gavin by lethal injection Thursday evening for the 1998 murder of a North Alabama delivery truck driver at a bank ATM. Gavin, 64, was convicted of killing William C. Clayton Jr., 68. Clayton had gotten off work and drove his van to an ATM at a bank in Centre, in Cherokee County, to withdraw cash to take his wife to dinner, state and federal court records show. Cherokee County is in northeast Alabama. Gavin went up to the van and shot Clayton at least two times, then drove off in the van, records state.
Alabama shrimpers set to rally Saturday
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - Kerry Mitchell and her husband know the challenges that come with shrimping for a living. Her husband Michael is out dragging his net off Dauphin Island. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what we...
Perry installed as president of State Bar
At its annual meeting on June 29, the Alabama State Bar installed Demopolis attorney Taylor T. “Tom” Perry, Jr. as the 149th president of the 19,600-member organization. Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker administered the oath. “I’m proud, honored, and humbled to be the 149th president of the Alabama State Bar,” said newly installed […] The post Perry installed as president of State Bar appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sales tax holiday set for this weekend
The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight on the following Sunday, pursuant to §40-23-210 to §40-23-213, Code of Alabama 1975. Counties and municipalities are also able to join the sales tax holiday if they pass a resolution each year or pass a resolution […] The post Sales tax holiday set for this weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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