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Gov. Tuberville should lower his media hostility

Alabama governor-elect Tommy Tuberville treats political reporters a lot worse than he treated sports reporters when he was Auburn University’s head football coach. He regaled the sports guys in his office, shared his cellphone number with a few of them, and presumably felt some appreciation that they helped to save his job by uncovering the infamous Jetgate.

Alabama · 1d
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Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposes using National Guard to fight crime in Montgomery

AUBURN, Ala. (WAKA) – In his victory speech in Auburn, Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposed using National Guard troops to fight crime in Montgomery. He told his crowd of supporters, “Folks, I’m going to clean up Montgomery, Alabama. I give you my word. I will make it safe to walk the streets of downtown Montgomery, even if I have to put the National Guard on every damn corner,” he said to applause and cheers.

Montgomery, AL · 6d
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This Underrated Alabama Town Is So Affordable, You’ll Want To Move Immediately

Somewhere between Birmingham and Atlanta, tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, sits a town that most people drive right past without a second glance, and that is honestly their loss. Anniston, Alabama is the kind of place that rewards the curious, the adventurous, and anyone who has ever...

Anniston, AL · 1d
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Troup County secondary schools to release students early on Friday for football playoffs

LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — Students attending Troup County secondary schools will have early dismissal on Friday to support the high school football teams and ensure adequate security coverage from School Resource Officers (SROs) across all events. Officials with the Troup County School System announced on Monday that as the high school football teams embark on […]

Troup County, GA · 2d

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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 · 1d

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The Legend Behind Georgia's Most Haunted Bridge

For more than 40 years, folks have claimed that drivers who set a candy bar on their hood inside Concord Covered Bridge in Georgia will hear the footsteps of ghost children clamoring for the sweet treat. Drivers, of course, use the bridge by day to make their way between Smyrna and Mableton, but come nightfall, […]

Georgia · 8d

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Lake Lanier and other reservoirs get lower; drought operations kick in

As unusually dry conditions drag on in Georgia and neighboring states, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun drought operations affecting dams along the Chattahoochee River, including Buford Dam on Lake Lanier. The Corps has limited the amount of water it releases from Lanier for months, according to James...

Georgia · 1d

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Opelika contractor awarded $22 million bid to replace SR-77 bridge in Etowah Co.

MONTGOMERY (WRBL) — An Opelika business has been awarded a more than $22 million contract to replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on SR-77 in Northeast Alabama, Gov. Ivey announced Monday. The Scott Bridge Company will remove the 87-year-old northbound bridge and replace it with a modern two-lane bridge. The bridge will carry two 12-foot travel lanes […]

Opelika, AL · 1d

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Marcus Fuller chosen as next superintendent of Lee County Schools

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County school leaders have selected a familiar face to serve as the district’s next superintendent as Dr. Mike Howard prepares to retire at the end of the year. At Tuesday night’s Lee County School Board meeting, members chose Marcus Fuller from a field...

Lee County, AL · 9h

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A family’s dream takes root in Elmore County

For Benjamin and Rebecca Knuckles, Mount Zion Acres is more than a farm. It is a dream they are building together, a place for their children to grow and learn, and a way to give back to the community they call home. The first-generation farming couple is turning family property...

Elmore County, AL · 22h

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

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Smiths Station City Council appoints new mayor after Richard Cooley's death

The Smiths Station City Council appointed a new mayor Tuesday night. In a 4-0 vote, the council decided Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Green will be the city’s next mayor. Green abstained from the vote. Green will fill the vacancy left by Mayor Richard Cooley, who died Oct. 24 at Columbus Hospice House. He was 79. Cooley became interim mayor of Smiths Station in December 2023 after Bubba Copeland’s death by suicide . He was elected to a full term as mayor in August 2025. According to Alabama law, the city council fills the vacancy by electing a successor to serve the remainder of the four-year term, which runs through November 2029. Smiths Station followed this process after Copeland and Cooley died. Green is from Phenix City and worked at TSYS/Global Payments for 25 years. She has served as a Smiths Station councilor for six years. “I don’t think six years ago I saw myself in this position,” Green told the Ledger-Enquirer. “My home has been here for 21 years, and I just want my home to be successful, to be prosperous, to be safe, and (for) us to be proud of where we come from.” Smiths Station resident Makenzie Hartley,

Smiths Station, AL · 20h

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City of Auburn looks toward the future as developments and investments continue

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Over the past year, the City of Auburn has attracted eight new businesses and approved expansions for six others, bringing in nearly $400 million in new investment. My questions focused on two things: why businesses are choosing Auburn, and how this growth will affect current and future residents. “In the late […]

Auburn, AL · 23h

Calhoun Journal

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Anniston to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park on November 11

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will recognize the service and sacrifices of military veterans during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Centennial Memorial Park. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at the park, located at 225 Ken Rollins Way in Anniston. The annual […] The post Anniston to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park on November 11 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 1d

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DLA commits $2 billion to critical materials as Anniston expands defense industrial role

The Defense Logistics Agency is committing $2 billion to securing critical materials for national defense, a nationwide effort that comes as Anniston Army Depot undergoes nearly $1 billion in modernization […] The post DLA commits $2 billion to critical materials as Anniston expands defense industrial role appeared first on 256 Today .

Anniston, AL · 1d

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Georgia teacher dies over the weekend

When students at a Georgia school returned on Monday morning, they were missing a beloved teacher.

Fort Valley, GA · 2d

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36th annual Fountain City Classic brings together community for plenty of fun

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Fountain City Classic parade returned Saturday for the first time in three years as people attended events tied to the 36th annual Fountain City Classic game between the Albany State Golden Rams and the Fort Valley State Wildcats. People have attended events leading up to...

Columbus, GA · 3d

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Columbus announces District 4 neighborhood meeting

Columbus District 4 neighborhood meeting scheduled for November 17 to discuss community cleanup efforts. City will provide cleanup kits and debris pickup assistance; additional district meetings planned. The City of Columbus is inviting residents to take part in an effort to clean up neighborhoods across the community. A District 4...

Columbus, GA · 22h

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Muscogee County Prison recognized for inmate rehabilitation programs

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Muscogee County Prison is receiving statewide recognition for programs designed to prepare inmates for a return to society. On Nov. 10, Senator-elect Teddy Reese presented the prison with a proclamation recognizing programs that help prepare inmates for life after release. Through a partnership with Columbus Technical...

Columbus, GA · 22h

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Tri-City Veterans Parade set for Nov. 14

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus will mark Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its annual parade. The 2026 Tri-City Veterans Parade will take place Saturday, Nov. 14. It begins at 10 a.m. Eastern in Phenix City. It will end after traveling across the 13th Street bridge and down Broadway in Columbus.

Columbus, GA · 2d