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Selma man killed Sunday in shootout at RestaurantThe Selma Times Journal2 DAYS AGO
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Downtown Montgomery office building hit by gunfireWSFA2 DAYS AGO
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Selma mayor announces community meetings for JulySelma Mayor James Perkins, Jr., has announced a series of community meetings that he hopes will inform residents of the performance and goals of various city departments. “It is extremely important for citizens to become informed about the great progress and great challenges we are faced with in our community. I strongly encourage all citizens to please take advantage of this opportunity to get first-hand information from the people who are doing the work and not from social media keyboard artist,” Perkins said in a statement.Selma, AL4 hours ago
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The Montgomery AdvertiserSelma police chief returns to duty after six-hour council hearingSELMA − Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford has returned to duty after a marathon personnel hearing Monday night during which the city council did not offer a motion to remove him. Mickey McDermott, Fulford’s attorney, confirmed the action. The council went into closed-door executive session to hear the case...
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The Selma Times JournalComing Thursday: VFW Post 3016 Hosts Veteran Resource FairThe Veteran Foreign Wars Post 3016 will be hosting a veterans resource fair on Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon at 299 Kingbends Road. Officials say the event is dedicated to assisting veterans with submitting claims to the Veterans Administration, signing up for healthcare and addressing unanswered questions within the veteran community. Over 150 veterans, […]The post Coming Thursday: VFW Post 3016 Hosts Veteran Resource Fair appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
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Asher HaVon returns home to celebrations, key to the city, photo galleryBecoming the 2024 The Voice winner in May has truly taken wings for Selma native Asher HaVon. He was quickly swooped away into meeting upon meeting, performance after performance and by plane, train and roadway. He responded to his team amidst the frenzy with, "This is my life now, and we have to keep up."Selma, AL2 days ago
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Selma Celebrates Asher HaVon’s Return After Winning The VoiceElectricity was in the air as singer Asher HaVon made a triumphant return to Selma on Saturday after winning season 25 of The Voice. During the day, HaVon graciously signed autographs and posed for photos with Selma residents, many of whom he grew up with. Rep. Terri Sewell captured the communal pride best when she stated, We in Selma are so proud of you and we can’t wait to see everything that you will continue to achieve. We are indeed Selma strong.1 day ago
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Catfish 100.1Alabama Gator Eats Dog While On Walk With KidsGator encounters in Alabama have been on the rise in recent years. They have been showing up in the craziest places. Recently caught surfing the waves on Alabama beaches. Some even decided to attend church. Now we have a report of a dog being eaten by a 15-foot alligator in...
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California voters may follow Alabama’s lead in banning slaveryCalifornia voters will decide in November whether to remove an exemption for involuntary servitude from the state constitution under a proposal the state Legislature just approved. Alabama voters abolished slavery this way back in 2022. The polls opened shortly after Alabama Public Radio premiered its award-winning documentary “No Stone Unturned: Preserving Slave cemeteries in Alabama,” which was honored with an international “Gabriel” award, a national “Edward R. Murrow” award, and a national “Salute to Excellence” award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Alabama’s anti-slavery amendment also focused on what was, at that time, involuntary servitude among prison inmates.5 hours ago
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The Trussville TribuneSeek AL Website Showcases Alabama’s Outdoor Recreational OpportunitiesBy David Rainer,Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Alabama is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and opportunities to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. However, if you have little to no experience in the outdoors or you are moving to Alabama as an entrepreneur or member of the workforce, you are probably not familiar […]
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New Alabama state law targets fentanyl distribution, charging drug dealers with manslaughterMOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A new bill that was signed into Alabama law charges anyone who knowingly sells fentanyl and causes the person to die with manslaughter. Sponsored by state representative Chris Pringle (R-District 101), House Bill 10 was created after he knew individuals who overdosed from this drug. “The...4 hours ago
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No planned lane closures on Alabama interstates over July 4 weekendMONTGOMERY, Ala.–The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced on Thursday that there will be no planned temporary lane closures on Alabama interstate highways between Wednesday, July 3 and Sunday, July 7. ALDOT is expecting an increase in traffic volume over the holiday weekend and is urging travelers to prioritize...6 hours ago
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Alabama DHR cautions SNAP Recipients Against Phone ScammersMONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources is issuing a warning as reports of thieves targeting recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with fraudulent phone calls have recently increased. There has been an uptick in the number of fraudulent calls received by SNAP recipients recently....6 hours ago
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$53.3M Grant For Alabama's Middle Mile NetworkJune 27, 2024 – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced a $53.3 million grant through the Alabama Anchor Institution Middle-Mile Program for expanding middle mile builds in the state on Tuesday. The grant was awarded to Alabama Fiber Network, a coalition of electric cooperatives, to support the second phase of...6 hours ago
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Alabama Radio’s Jim Kell, Former WSGN ‘Good Guy,’ PassesJim Kell, one of Birmingham radio’s “Good Guys” in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86 on June 26. Known as Jim K and “JK the DJ” on WSGN, Kell would go on to have a career in Alabama radio management and sales that spanned more than 50 years.Birmingham, AL8 hours ago
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The Johnstonian News2 from Johnston on Alabama listTUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Two Johnston County residents earned places on the spring semester Dean’s List at the University of Alabama. They are Mary Rhodes of Benson and Harrison Batchelor of Kenly. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better.The post 2 from Johnston on Alabama list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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5 Alabama hospitals will be sold in a $450 million dealFour years after forging a strategic alliance, the University of Alabama Health System is set to purchase Ascension St. Vincent’s five hospitals and other healthcare sites in Alabama. UAB Health System CEO Dawn Bulgarella announced during a special board meeting this week that the system will acquire Ascension’s Alabama...9 hours ago
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The Center SquareAlabama could receive nearly $171.4M in new defense budget(The Center Square) – Alabama could receive nearly $171.4 million to fund construction projects in the new defense appropriation that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The biggest single outlay will go to the Redstone Arsenal, the Army's primary testing facility for missiles in Huntsville. It would receive $80 million for a ground test facility. The Anniston Army Depot, which overhauls U.S. Army vehicles and small arms, would receive...
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Demopolis TimesMarengo County students named to Alabama honors listsA total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s). These driven students are making waves across UA’s more than 70 undergraduate programs. The […]The post Marengo County students named to Alabama honors lists appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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AL.comCalifornia-based chain of blowout salons looking to expand into AlabamaA California-based chain of salons offering health and wellness services is looking to expand into Alabama. Drybar provides a hair styling service known as blowouts - drying hair after a wash to achieve a smooth and sleek look, style and feel, with no curling or flat iron involved. Kelli Schroeder,...
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