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'It's very, very hard': Community rallies behind Albertville woman given 48 hours to vacate home

People came together on Sunday to help an Albertville woman, who was previously given 48 Hours to vacate her home, clear items from her property. For Darlene Fox, the yard of her Mathis Mill Road home looked a little different this weekend. Toolboxes, heavy work gloves, and trailers filled the property as friends, neighbors, and supporters arrived for a massive community cleanup day.

Albertville, AL · 2d
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593 jobs at risk as Children’s Place plansto close Fort Payne distribution center

Company cites financial difficulties; closing set for Jan. 5 unless a buyer steps in. Nearly 600 North Alabama workers could lose their jobs early next year after The Children’s Place told employees it plans to close its Fort Payne distribution center. The children’s clothing retailer expects to lay off...

Fort Payne, AL · 1d
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State agency proposes $26,000 fine against Scottsboro Power over generator use

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing a $26,000 fine against the Scottsboro Electric Power Board for exceeding the facility’s use of its generators. The notice did not state how many extra hours the generators ran or whether any harm occurred. If the order...

Scottsboro, AL · 2d
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Yellowhammer News

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Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead

Independent Jesse Battles was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as state senator for District 10, one week after Election Day and before the State Canvassing Board has certified a race he leads by 74 votes. Etowah County Circuit Judge Sonny J. Steen administered the oath in Gadsden, according to a statement from Battles’ campaign. The statement […] The post Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 1d

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Fort Payne’s new Opportunity Zone sets stage for growth over next decade and beyond

A new federal Opportunity Zone could help shape Fort Payne’s growth over the next decade, offering tax incentives to encourage private investment in businesses, housing and redevelopment. The new Opportunity […] The post Fort Payne’s new Opportunity Zone sets stage for growth over next decade and beyond appeared first on 256 Today .

Fort Payne, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Alabama Awards $22 Million Contract to Replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge in Etowah County

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday, November 9, that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a $22 million contract to replace the aging Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on State Route 77 over the Coosa River in Etowah County. The project will replace the existing 87-year-old northbound bridge connecting Southside and Rainbow City […] The post Alabama Awards $22 Million Contract to Replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge in Etowah County appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Etowah County, AL · 1d

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Journey Community Food Pantry Announces November Grocery Distribution Dates

Journey Community Food Pantry will distribute groceries to families experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 18, with distribution hours scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The pantry will be closed to the public during Thanksgiving week. Available groceries...

Rome, GA · 1d

The Mount Airy News

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Carroll officials more open to data center after visiting one in Alabama

Data centers have been front-and-center in both local and national debate, including just across the border in Virginia, where opposition to a proposed data center there has been widespread, including among some county officials. But a few county officials, along with residents, who generally opposed such centers may be changing their minds after several visited a Google-owned data center in Jackson County, Alabama. A public hearing regarding the recently adopted Emergency Data Center Ordinance occurred at the beginning of a recent Board of Supervisors meeting in Carroll County, with the goal of making the emergency ordinance permanent. The Data Center Ordinance was formulated to place restrictions on data centers locating in the county and includes limits to water consumption, noise pollution and places strict decommissioning requirements on facilities after they close. Delilah Brady spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting and requested that the supervisors adapt the emergency data center ordinance and make it a permanent part of the county code. The Data Center Ordinance was subsequently adopted by a unanimous vote of the board. Google has expressed an interest in locating a data center on a piece of property owned by a private landowner near the Wildwood

Jackson County, AL · 10h

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Winter Comfort Food Keeps Regulars Coming Back To These 7 Alabama Country Cafes

When the weather turns gray and chilly, a plate of country cooking starts to sound like the best plan of the day. Alabama is full of small-town cafes where the menu leans on fried chicken, cornbread, gravy, and homemade pie. Some sit on mountaintops, some on quiet highways, and a...

Alabama · 2d

The Gadsden Times

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Gadsden holiday guide features lights and parades

Holiday lights, ice skating, shopping and a Christmas parade are among the events planned in Gadsden during the 2026 Christmas season. Activities begin in November and continue into January, with Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Falls Park and Christmas on the Coosa along the city's riverfront serving as two of the season's largest attractions. Here's a look at Christmas events scheduled in Gadsden: Christmas at the Falls Christmas at the Falls returns to Noccalula Falls Park, 1500 Noccalula Road, beginning Friday, Nov. 13. The annual attraction features millions of holiday lights, illuminated gardens and Christmas displays throughout the park. General admission includes admission to the park and one standard train ride. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. Tickets are $12 to $18, and guests choose a one-hour arrival window between 4 and 8 p.m. The park closes at 10 p.m. An express train pass for up to two guests is available for an additional $15. The event runs through Jan. 2, 2027, and will be closed Nov. 16-19 and Dec. 24-25. Santa and the "Mean One" will make appearances on select dates. Mistletoe Market Holiday shoppers can visit the Mistletoe Market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.

Gadsden, AL · 1d

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Town of Grant plans first Veterans Memorial

GRANT, Ala. (WAFF) - As Veterans Day approaches, the town of Grant is announcing plans for its first Veterans Memorial. Grant Councilman Adam McBride said town leaders are planning the memorial to honor veterans every day of the year. The memorial will be at the top of the hill in...

Grant, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Gadsden State Softball Builds on Record 41-Win Season with Competitive Fall Schedule

Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s softball program is building on a record-setting 41-win season with a challenging fall schedule featuring several NCAA Division I opponents as the Lady Cardinals prepare for the upcoming spring season. Under Head Coach Ryan Clark, Gadsden State has faced Troy University, Kennesaw State University, Jacksonville State University, the […] The post Gadsden State Softball Builds on Record 41-Win Season with Competitive Fall Schedule appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Gadsden, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Cherokee County Graduate Jacob Cornejo Scores Late Touchdown in Jacksonville State Homecoming Victory

Jax State’s new murder-ball look comes with an eye full of Cherokee County’s Cornejo. JACKSONVILLE — Don’t look now, but close-game Jax State shows signs of becoming murder-ball Jax State in CUSA play. With murder ball comes peaks at younger players, and Cherokee County graduate Jacob Cornejo played his own brand of murder ball in […] The post Cherokee County Graduate Jacob Cornejo Scores Late Touchdown in Jacksonville State Homecoming Victory appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Previewing the top Round 2 AHSAA high school football games in Gadsden, plus predictions

High school football postseason has returned to the Gadsden area , and there are plenty of big-time matchups set for Round 1 this weekend. Nine Gadsden teams are left in the postseason, after six teams saw their season come to a close. Just two of those teams are in Etowah County with Etowah traveling to Plainview and Westbrook Christian hosting Whitesburg Christian, with a chance to advance to the Private A semifinals on the line. Each week of the season, Gadsden Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson has picked and previewed games in the area. This week, he takes a look at each game in Etowah County and picks 10 others. Max went 12-3 on his Round 1 picks, moving to 53-16 this season. Game of the Week: Collinsville (9-2) at Piedmont (10-1) What Ernie Willingham said: "(Piedmont) got a good team. They are really really fast. They played a tough schedule so they are battle tested. They can throw it and run, really fast on offense and defense. They are a really good team." What Jonathan Miller said: "They are a veteran team. They got a very good skill group on offense. A lot of experience on that side of

Gadsden, AL · 12h