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Family Sunshine Center awarded grant funding
Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday the award of more than $4.3 million to help reduce domestic violence and aid victims. Organizations in 19 counties primarily ...
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Burbage charged with Soisson’s murder
By Lanell Downs Smith and Shelby Mathis A Brantley man has been arrested in connection with a Dozier woman’s murder Monday evening. Brantley resident Dustin ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, December 1, 2023 4:35 pm
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Did the ‘Grinch’ steal Thanksgiving?
In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, as well as those during and after the holiday, comments around how circumstances, both worldwide and closer to ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 30, 2023 9:23 pm
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Luverne Pre-K meets ‘Mr. Turkey’
Ms. Harrell’s Pre-K-2 class at Luverne School enjoyed a visit from “Mr. Turkey” thanks to Paige Beene and Robert Burgans. The students experienced a little ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, November 27, 2023 9:25 pm
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Obituary – Larry Thomas Styron
Larry Thomas Styron, 71, a resident of Rutledge, passed away peacefully at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Funeral services for Larry were ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Saturday, November 25, 2023 3:18 pm
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We’re expecting – Another poultry adventure
With a backyard flock of poultry personalities, I am beginning to realize the adventure never ends. As usually happens, it seems planned parenthood is out ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:23 pm
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Givan declares candidacy for District 2 seat
Juandalynn Givan has declared her candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District seat. The Birmingham-based attorney made her announcement Friday on Court Square in Montgomery, making ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:18 pm
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Rain relieves South Alabama fire restrictions
Recent rain has brought relief to Alabama drought conditions, causing the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) to ease fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 22, 2023 3:54 pm
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Squadron sustains second semifinals loss to Comer
The Highland Home Flying Squadron faced off against B.B. Comer Friday and fell to the Tigers, 21-14, in the second playoff upset in as many ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, November 21, 2023 7:28 pm
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AFC lifts ‘No Burn’ for southern counties
As rainfall saturates the ground to varying degrees across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission is lifting the No Burn order in 33 counties in ...