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Two area animal shelters stop adoptions amid dog flu outbreak
The Montgomery Humane Society has closed its dog adoptions after an outbreak of dog influenza infected the canines. The illness has spread to all adoptable dogs and some puppies, said Lea Turbert, the humane society's marketing manager. The Humane Society of Elmore County is also impacted by the outbreak. The shelter has suspended adoptions and is not accepting owner-surrender dogs at this time. The Prattville/Autauga Humane Society continues to function regularly. ...
Shaping tomorrow’s leaders in Wetumpka
Teens from across the nation visited Wetumpka to learn about the past in hopes of making a better future. Encampment for Citizenship has been working since the 1940s to build tomorrow’s leaders through learning and living in a diverse community. It’s all done through a three-week summer camp with lots of learning before and after the residential part of the program.
Elmore County man convicted in wreck that left woman, 7-year-old girl dead
An Elmore County man has been convicted of felony assault and misdemeanor criminally negligent homicide charges in a fatal car crash that left a woman and seven-year-old girl dead, District Attorney CJ Robinson said. “The number of those driving on our roads after drinking or smoking marijuana is shocking, and as long as that behavior continues people will keep getting hurt, and we will continue to do everything in our power to pursue justice for those victims,”...
Elmore County mother convicted in 'starvation death' of her newborn
WETUMPKA − An Elmore County mother has been convicted in the “starvation death,” of her newborn child, District Attorney CJ Robinson said. “The infant starved to death, plain and simple,” Robinson said. “No rhyme, no reason, never taken to a doctor, no underlying medical condition. He was just simply neglected until he died.” After...
Elmore BOE to hold special meeting July 30
The Elmore County School Board has called a special meeting for 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 30. It will be held at the Elmore County BOE Board Room at 100 H.H. Robison Drive in Wetumpka. The purpose of the meeting is for personnel and other board business. You can watch the...
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
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