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The Montgomery Advertiser

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Alabama lawmaker pleads guilty to felony one day after election

HAYNEVILLE − One day after being re-elected, an Alabama lawmaker has pleaded guilty to felony forgery charges, records in Lowndes County Circuit Court show. State Representative Kelvin Lawrence, 51, D-Hayneville, entered the plea to a forgery charge on Nov. 4, records show. The general election was Nov. 3. Lawrence did not return phone calls or emails seeking comment for this story. Lawrence represents District 69, which covers portions of Autauga, Lowndes, Montgomery and Wilcox counties. He was first elected to the post in 2014, according to his profile posted on the Alabama Legislature's website. Lawrence was charged in July 2024 with forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument. The forgery charge Lawrence pleaded guilty to is a Class C felony, with a punishment range of one to 10 years in prison. The charges stem from Lawrence forging or altering a builder's license with the intent to defraud, court records show. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, but had that sentence suspended when the judge allowed him the enter a pre-trial diversion program, court records show, Lawrence must complete 300 hours of community service at a court approved nonprofit organization, records show. If the community service requirement is

Alabama · 3d

Greenville Advocate

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Butler County arrests Nov. 2-8

* Kelvionte R. Brown (21): Falsely reporting incident-fire/crime/catastrophe/other emergency. * Jahoganis J. Herbert (22): Domestic violence third harassment. * Demario Oneal McCall (37): Failure to appear/comply/pay (6 counts) * Robert Wade (60): Disorderly conduct/disturbing peace. * William Henry Ward (48): Failure to appear/comply/pay (2 counts) Nov. 3. * Nathaniel Anthony...

Butler County, AL · 1d
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Lowndes County Commission shakeup could shift stance on data center

LOWNDES COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Changes on the Lowndes County Commission could influence future decisions about a controversial data center coming to the county. The commission has faced criticism for recently approving construction of the data center with a 20-year tax abatement. Clifford “Cee” Jackson was sworn in as the...

Lowndes County, AL · 1d
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blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

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Selma Veterans Day ceremony honors military service, sacrifices of veterans and families

Veterans, civic leaders, students and community members gathered Wednesday at Memorial Stadium in Selma to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military during the annual Veterans Day Celebration hosted by American Legion Post 20. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark King delivered the keynote address,...

Selma, AL · 1d
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Yellowhammer News

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Dr. Nina Ford Johnson: Alabama’s medical liability climate sends doctors to other states

Something heartbreaking happened in Monroe County in 2023. After decades of delivering babies, Monroe County Hospital closed its labor and delivery unit. For generations of families, the hospital had been the place where their children entered the world. Suddenly, expectant mothers faced the prospect of traveling dozens of miles to another hospital to give birth. […] The post Dr. Nina Ford Johnson: Alabama’s medical liability climate sends doctors to other states appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 2d

lowndessignal.com

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Commissioners replace chairman, county attorney

The Lowndes County Commission met Wednesday after swearing in two commissioners — newly elected Clifford “Cee” Jackson and reelected Joseph Barganier. Two of its first actions were electing a new chairman and replacing the county attorney. District Judge Adrian Johnson opened the meeting for the commission’s first...

Lowndes County, AL · 2d

WSFA

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Health department temporarily closes Montgomery grocery store

A sign on the store’s door says it will be closed through Wednesday. The state confirms the store will remain closed until pest control notifies them that they have not seen any rodent activity over the span of a few days. No set date to reopen has been established....

Montgomery, AL · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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Alabama Power Cleared About 300 Yards of Trees on Fenn Church's Land, Then a Judge Refused to Keep Him 300 Feet From the Crews

A Shelby County judge dismissed Alabama Power's suit seeking to keep Fenn Church 300 feet from crews after about 300 yards of his trees were cleared.

Alabama · 1d

WSFA

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Residents raise concerns over planned expansion of Montgomery data center

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A handful of Montgomery residents gathered at City Hall Thursday night to raise concerns about a planned expansion of Meta’s data center campus off Hyundai Boulevard, where some urged city leaders to slow down. Phase four calls for four more buildings at the facility off...

Montgomery, AL · 15h

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Underrated Alabama Town Where You Can Buy A Home For Under $100,000

Nobody put Haleyville, Alabama on a list of the hottest places to move, and that is precisely why the people who are moving there are getting such a good deal. There’s a particular kind of advantage that comes with being the town that everyone overlooks, and Haleyville has been quietly enjoying that advantage for a long time.

Haleyville, AL · 3d

familydestinationsguide.com

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This Alabama Town Is One Of The Best Places To Live In The South And It’s Incredibly Affordable

Some towns just have a way of making you feel like you’ve been missing out on something wonderful your whole life, and Cullman, Alabama is exactly that kind of place. Tucked into the rolling hills of north-central Alabama, this charming city has quietly been earning a reputation as one of the most livable, lovable, and surprisingly affordable places in the entire South.

Cullman, AL · 4d

AL.com

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Casagrande: Alabama’s winning formula is crazy, a little dangerous

Alabama has a statistical anomaly unlike any other national title contender, and it was on full display at LSU.

Alabama · 1d

mindfullyamerican.com

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5 Things Alabama Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

Under Opelika’s cemetery rules, an iron item on a grave has to go once it starts to rust. Alabama cemeteries each set their own rules, and some let staff remove items without telling the family. Here’s what Alabama cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling the family.

Alabama · 3d

ABC 33/40 News

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Photos: Boats, cars, tools and more up for bid in Alabama surplus auction

When and where can the public view auction items in Montgomery?. Boats, outboard motors, cars, tools, computers, furniture and other items will be available in Alabama’s latest online state surplus auction. The auction opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and bidding closes on a rolling basis through Sunday,...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

actionnews5.com

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Edmund Ford Jr. ordered to Alabama federal prison after tax evasion sentence

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has been ordered to report to a federal prison in Alabama by Dec. 3 to begin serving his sentence for tax evasion. According to an order filed Nov. 5 by U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Parker, Ford must surrender...

Shelby County, TN · 1d

waka.com

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New State School Report Card released; Montgomery Public Schools improve

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama State Department of Education has released its report card for the 2025-2026 school year, which show improvements for Montgomery Public Schools. Overall, the report card gives the state’s 155 school systems an 88, which is a B. That represent the performance of 1,366...

Montgomery, AL · 22h

AGDAILY.com

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Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026

Red Crown Rot reached 35 new counties in eight states in 2026, threatening soybean yields. The post Red Crown Rot hits 35 new counties in 8 states in 2026 appeared first on AGDAILY .

Alabama · 3d

gumptownmag.com

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Elton Dean Sr. Park Celebrates New Improvements with Ribbon Cutting

MONTGOMERY, AL- Montgomery County officials and community members gathered Friday, November 6, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating new improvements at Elton N. Dean Sr. Park. The upgrades include a wheelchair-accessible fishing pier, newly paved walking trails, and improved pathways, making the park more accessible and enjoyable for residents of all...

Montgomery County, AL · 4d

WSFA

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ABC Board responds to slow distribution reports

Alabama · 21h

marketplace.org

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Alabama residents weigh fighting or fleeing new data center

Have a question about data centers? Fill out the form at the bottom of this story. Every morning, at 6:30, at the edge of a giant clearing the size of a couple of supermarket parking lots, the trees start coming down. The towering evergreens fall one by one. It smells...

Alabama · 3d