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Butler Native Serves Aboard U.S. Navy Floating Airport

NORFOLK, Va. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristin Taylor, a native of Butler, Alabama, serves aboard USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. Taylor graduated from Jackson High School in 2021. “Growing up, I learned the golden rule of treating people how you want to be...

Butler, AL · 2d
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Tuscaloosa Thread

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Tuscaloosa Foreclosure Auction Open to Interested Buyers

The City of Tuscaloosa will auction foreclosed and surplus properties November 18. Here's what potential buyers should know before bidding.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 7d

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 · 2d

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Tuscaloosa Airport Gets Grant For Significant Upgrades

Tuscaloosa National Airport lands $2.4 million for more parking and room for bigger planes, with most of it from the FAA. A real step for local fliers.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 1d

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.

Alabama · 12h

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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 · 15h

95.3 The Bear

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Attorney Josh Hayes Honored By Alabama State Bar

Because justice should be available to everyone, not just those who can afford an attorney.

Alabama · 17h

105.1 The Block

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Veterans Day Deals And Freebies Across West Alabama

Banks and mail are quiet today, but West Alabama kitchens are not. Free meals for veterans at Texas Roadhouse, Applebee's, Olive Garden, and a donut at Dunkin.

Alabama · 2d

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University of Alabama Builds Statewide HPC Center with Dell Technologies

The University of Alabama’s new High Performance Computing Center will provide advanced computing and data infrastructure to accelerate research and education across Alabama. Nov. 11, 2026 — Dell Technologies has announced that The University of Alabama (UA) is deploying Dell high performance computing (HPC), AI and data infrastructure at the core of its new High Performance Computing Center.

Alabama · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Four University of Alabama students hold 4 of 5 state board seats for the Student Alabama Education Association

Four Alabama undergraduate students are leading the next generation of aspiring educators through statewide service and policy advocacy. Holding four out of the five state executive board positions on the Student Alabama Education Association, or SAEA, seniors Heaven Thomas and Emma Dagley, alongside juniors Isabella Nguyen and Ivy Grace Smith are leading the state’s largest professional […] The post Four University of Alabama students hold 4 of 5 state board seats for the Student Alabama Education Association appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 17h

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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 · 15h

Shelby Reporter

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Highway 52 flyover project takes next steps to ease congestion between Pelham, Helena

A long-awaited infrastructure project aimed at addressing railroad delays and traffic congestion in Shelby County is moving forward, with improvements planned along Highway 52 between Helena and Pelham. The project, led by the city of Pelham in partnership with Helena, Shelby County, CSX Railroad and the state of Alabama, will...

Helena, AL · 3d

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Near Birmingham Is Alabama's Laid-Back City With Affordable Living, Antique Shops, And Southern Charm

Home to more than 1.1 million Alabamians and counting, Birmingham anchors the largest metropolitan area in the entire state. More and more people are favoring suburban living though, opting to put down roots outside Birmingham proper. Situated about 10 miles north of downtown Birmingham, just a straight shot up Interstate 65, the suburb of Gardendale has certainly seen steady growth over the past several decades, and it's easy to see why.

Gardendale, AL · 2d

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Wienermobile rolling into Birmingham: here’s how you can see it

Hot diggity dog—everyone’s favorite hot dog-shaped vehicle is coming to the Birmingham-area Nov. 14, 2026. If you want to get an up-close look at this 27-foot-long icon, here’s your chance. How you can see the Wienermobile around Birmingham. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile can be spotted around Birmingham...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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City of Birmingham sues owner of 3 Five Points South properties, asks for buildings to be declared public nuisances

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The city of Birmingham has sued the owner of three Five Points South properties and are seeking to have them declared as public nuisances. Officials said the lawsuit was filed Nov. 5 in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and identifies properties at 1923 First Avenue South, 1922 Second Avenue South, and 110 20th Street South. City officials said they are asking the court to require the demolition of the structures at the owner’s expense and appoint a receiver to take control of the properties and address the hazardous conditions.

Birmingham, AL · 7d

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Birmingham public camping ordinance now in effect

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham now has the authority to shut down homeless encampments from public property following the City Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday in favor of the public camping ordinance. “Every resident deserves safe, accessible public spaces, and we have a responsibility to protect them,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said. The Public […]

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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A Multimillion-Dollar Downtown Birmingham Project Nobody Seems to Know About?

I think I have a pretty good handle on what is happening in Birmingham. I’ve been writing ComebackTown for nearly 15 years, talking with business leaders, public officials, and people involved in economic development. But something Senator Tommy Tuberville said recently at a prominent Birmingham civic club meeting caught...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

Country Herald

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Alabama Winter Thanksgiving Travel: I-65 Salt Has Limits

Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery drivers should know why treated highways can still freeze.

Alabama · 1d

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Fairfield residents react as company buys vacant Walmart property for planned data center

FAIRFIELD, Ala. (WBRC) - A company planning a data center in Fairfield has bought property in the city. According to property records, Patmos bought the former Walmart property off Aaron Aronov Drive. Past reporting shows Patmos is planning to build a co-location data center in Fairfield. Neighbors said they don’t...

Fairfield, AL · 1d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM — Free Thanksgiving food giveaways begin Friday across Birmingham, with hams, turkeys, hens and grocery boxes going out through Nov. 24. The first giveaway is Friday, Nov. 13, from... The post Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Begin Friday Across Birmingham appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 14h