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Alabama elects its first transgender state lawmaker

Alabama · 1d

AL.com

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Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones: ‘Shouldn’t be an issue. I’m gay, that’s it’

Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones said his Tuesday night upset of two-term Republican sheriff Kevin Turner shouldn’t be overshadowed by his sexuality. “I know that there are some people that want to turn my sexuality into something, but obviously, the majority of the people, you know, can look past that and see it as what it is – it shouldn’t be anything that dictates how I’m going to do the job,” Jones said.

Madison County, AL · 2d
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This Tiny Alabama Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat

In Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a cafe with a beagle painted on the wall, and that beagle has seen things, specifically, the expressions on people’s faces when their burgers arrive at the table. The cafe is called Big Time Cafe, and the name is not an exaggeration. Fort...

Fort Payne, AL · 5d
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Main Street Dollars

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Seniors 65 and older in Alabama’s Blount and Covington counties vote Tuesday on freezing their homes’ assessed value for property taxes

Voters in two Alabama counties decide Tuesday, Nov. 3, whether homeowners 65 and older can freeze the assessed value of their homes for property tax purposes. The questions are on the ballot in Blount County and in Covington County. Each is a separate constitutional amendment, and each is worded almost the same way. What a […]

Blount County, AL · 4d

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Dozens turn out to support woman after removal

Converted barn on Mathis Mill deemed unsafe for living by Albertville Planning Commission. Albertville City Council chambers were almost filled Oct. 27 for a Planning Commission meeting — a crowd likely spurred by social media attention to an Albertville woman’s plight in relation the converted barn or shed she’s lived in for 10 years.

Albertville, AL · 2d

Yellowhammer News

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Corey Hill elected Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner, ending comeback bid by Democrat Ron Sparks

Corey Hill will be Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner after winning the election against Democratic nominee Ron Sparks. According to unofficial election-night results from the Associated Press, Hill received 55% of the vote compared to 45% for Sparks. Hill is a fourth-generation cattle and poultry farmer from Douglas in Marshall...

Alabama · 2d

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Hunter focuses campaign on affordability, housing and health care

Gadsden community organizer Robert Hunter is campaigning for Alabama House District 28 with a focus on rent stabilization, Medicaid expansion and increasing the minimum wage. Robert Hunter says affordability is at the center of his campaign for Alabama House District 28. The 30-year-old Gadsden resident is running for the state...

Gadsden, AL · 4d

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Local measures pass in Morgan, Limestone and Marshall counties

Several counties, including Morgan and Limestone, passed local amendments that authorize taxpayers 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption under certain circumstances.

Morgan County, AL · 1d

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You Could Spend Hours Wandering Through This Massive Fabric Warehouse In Alabama

There are stores you visit, and then there are stores you experience, and Wilson’s Fabric in Boaz, Alabama falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely applies. Clearing your afternoon schedule before you go is not optional, it’s just good planning. Let’s be straightforward...

Boaz, AL · 4d

AL.com

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North Alabama distribution center expected to close, laying off 593 workers

Almost 600 employees at a North Alabama distribution center received word this week that it plans to close early next year. The Children’s Place in Fort Payne anticipates shutting down its operations on Jan. 5, 2027, according to a letter to employees. The 700,000-square-foot center at 1377 Airport Road...

Fort Payne, AL · 1d

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Section of S 11th St. to close for improvements

Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, South 11th St. will be closed from Eastside Dr. to Randall St. as the City makes significant improvements in the area. This work will rebuild and realign that section of South 11th St. along with the addition of sidewalks, which will allow pedestrians to travel between South Gadsden and Downtown without using the roadway.

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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Madison County Turns Blue for the First Time in More Than a Decade as Shifting Electorate Changes North Alabama’s Largest County Around Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County voted blue in this week’s election for the first time in more than a decade. The county, home to Huntsville, is the largest county in North Alabama. Election maps show Madison County standing out in blue among mostly red counties across the northern part of the state. The shift is drawing attention to how the area’s electorate has changed over time.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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I-459 ramp to I-59 southbound near Trussville closing overnight

TRUSSVILLE, Ala — The ramp from Interstate 459 northbound to Interstate 59 southbound near Trussville will close overnight for concrete rehabilitation, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. The work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. Drivers needing to access I-59 southbound will be detoured...

Trussville, AL · 2d

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2026 Homecoming Court announced Tuesday

IThe Jax State Student Government Association announced the results for the 2026 Homecoming Court Tuesday at the Theron Montgomery Building Auditorium. According to SGA President Bethany Stoots, 1,535 votes were passed, voting for 23 candidates running for Homecoming Court. Five candidates for Homecoming King and Queen were chosen. The SGA set out a table of wings and chips for students to eat, as well as time for students to engage in a meet and greet with the winners.

Jacksonville, AL · 2d

WHNT News 19

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Fort Payne distribution center facing potential closure, 600 jobs could be impacted

A distribution center in DeKalb County is facing a potential closure.

Fort Payne, AL · 1d

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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 17h

Calhoun Journal

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Calhoun County Voters Decide Local, State and Federal Races in 2026 General Election

CALHOUN COUNTY, AL — Voters across Calhoun County participated in the November 3, 2026, general election, deciding races for county offices, the Alabama Legislature, statewide positions, Congress and proposed constitutional amendments. According to unofficial election results, 32,684 ballots were cast in Calhoun County out of 83,787 registered voters, representing a voter turnout of 39.01%. Statewide, […] The post Calhoun County Voters Decide Local, State and Federal Races in 2026 General Election appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Calhoun County, AL · 2d

WHNT News 19

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on new Hampton Cove ER

A new $30 million project will provide 24/7 emergency care to families in Hampton Cove, as Huntsville Hospital broke ground on Wednesday.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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Longtime Cherokee County fire leader Terry “Butch” Jacobs dies at 71

How did volunteer departments integrate into emergency medical services?. Retired Cherokee County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments President and Spring Garden Volunteer Fire Department Chief Terry “Butch” Jacobs died Nov. 2 at age 71. Jacobs served 23 years as Spring Garden’s chief and 25 years as association president....

Cherokee County, AL · 2d

Yellowhammer News

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7 Things: Voters crash out, Jones doesn’t concede, Madison County turns blue, and more…

7. Alabama landed at No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings despite a 6-2 record that includes losses to No. 2 Georgia and No. 13 Tennessee, prompting a widespread crashout, with fans calling the placement “ridiculously overrated,” “preposterous,” and “one of the worst things I’ve seen in years,” with critics noting the Tide […] The post 7 Things: Voters crash out, Jones doesn’t concede, Madison County turns blue, and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 2d