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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 · 3d
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The Children’s Place files for bankruptcy; Fort Payne store listed on Alabama WARN list

FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Children’s Place in Fort Payne is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. That could mean major changes for shoppers and jobs across the country and here in Fort Payne. The company is more than a billion dollars in debt. The company says it wants...

Fort Payne, AL · 1d
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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 7d
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Lane Closures Scheduled Along Alabama Highway in Floyd County Through Spring

Motorists traveling along Alabama Highway in Floyd County should prepare for periodic lane closures as the Georgia Department of Transportation begins an extended roadway maintenance project. GDOT maintenance crews have started shoulder improvement work along State Route 20 (Alabama Highway). As part of the project, the right eastbound lane will be closed between mileposts 6 and 12 during daytime work hours.

Floyd County, GA · 23h
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You Can Actually Retire In This Overlooked Alabama Town On Just Social Security

Nobody puts Scottsboro, Alabama on their vision board, and that’s exactly why it keeps winning. This quiet northeast Alabama town has figured out something that most of the country is still desperately searching for, and it involves spending less money while actually enjoying your life more. That’s not a...

Scottsboro, AL · 5d

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Floyd County Restaurant Report Card – 11/10/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Floyd County on 11/10/2026. The following 4 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 4 locations ANTIGUA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2 — 🟢 92 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-10-2026 • 7080 NEW CALHOUN HWY NE ROME, GA 30161 • (678) 800-2475THE VARSITY — 🟢 93 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-10-2026 • 879 SPIDER WEBB DRIVE ROME, GA 30161 • (762) 327-6595STANLEY'S FINE FOODS, LLC — 🟢 94 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-10-2026 • 1704 N BROAD ST ROME, GA 30161 • (706) 232-6088HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE TWIST - BASE — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-10-2026 • 111 TURNER CHAPEL ROAD SE ROME, GA 30161 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/10/2026–11/10/2026.

Floyd County, GA · 2d

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Freeze warning issued for Marshall County

A freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. This warning applies to Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The NWS warns: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Marshall County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 2:09 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: " WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 across Northern Alabama. WHERE: Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. WHEN: For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. CST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Saturday Night to 8 a.m. CST Sunday. IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing." What is a freeze warning? A Freeze Warning is issued when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing (32 degrees or lower) over a large area for an extended period, regardless of whether frost is expected to form. A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is likely and when temperatures are forecast to drop to 33-36 degrees with clear

Marshall County, AL · 2h

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Hulgan scores 33 as Plainview girls defeat defending state champion Hazel Green

HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - Sawyer Kate Hulgan scored 33 points in her senior opener as Plainview defeated defending Class 6A state champion Hazel Green 57-29. The Bears jumped out to a 17-6 lead after the first quarter. Hazel Green held Plainview to six points in the second quarter, but the Bears pulled away in the second half to start the season 1-0.

Hazel Green, AL · 1d

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114 Dogs rescued from a Chattooga County, Georgia home

CHATTOOGA, Ga. — More than 100 dogs were rescued from a home in Chattooga County, Georgia, after authorities discovered animals living deplorable conditions. Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters said 114 dogs were seized from the property, where floors were covered in several inches of feces and some dead animals had been placed in garbage bags.

Chattooga County, GA · 3d

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Pirelli $1.2 Billion Expansion Approved, Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Floyd County

The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority unanimously approved a $1.2 billion bond agreement this week, clearing the way for a major Pirelli expansion expected to bring 1,000 new jobs to Floyd County. The approval concludes nearly three years of negotiations. The project will add advanced robotics and traditional manufacturing equipment to...

Floyd County, GA · 2d

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Floyd County Extends School Zone Speed Camera Contract Near Armuchee Primary

Floyd County commissioners have approved a six-year extension of the school zone speed camera contract near Armuchee Primary School as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety along Martha Berry Highway. The agreement with RedSpeed was approved Tuesday during the commission’s regular meeting. Floyd County Police Capt. Ron...

Floyd County, 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 · 2d

Yellowhammer News

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UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz

The new UAB Marshall Family Medicine Residency will be based in Boaz, AL at Marshall Medical Center SouthA new family medicine residency program is set to strengthen physician training and expand access to care in North Alabama. The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has approved the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Family and […] The post UAB expands rural physician training with new Marshall Family Medicine Residency in Boaz appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Boaz, 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 · 3d

Rome News-Tribune

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Peachy Pub to celebrate one year on Broad Street Saturday night

If you’re wondering where everyone will be this Saturday night, they are probably going to be on Broad Street at Peachy Pub & Grill for its one-year anniversary party. The pub at 325 Broad St. offers live music and other events. The celebration includes a $500 cash raffle, a free buffet from 7 to 9 p.m., music by D.J. Don Julio and even a mechanical bull, according to manager Taylor Locklear. “We want to show our appreciation for the people of Rome and Floyd County who have made our first year here on Broad Street so special,” Locklear said. “Saturday night is going to be a lot of fun, and we hope to see everyone there.” The pub is known for its solid pub food and pizzas as well as an extensive selection of beers. “Our Wednesday night karaoke night is very popular,” Locklear said, “but there’s nothing like watching college football on Saturday with our 99-cent wing deal and drink specials. It’s a great crowd.” According to Locklear, the anniversary weekend gets off to a start Friday night with special musical guest Fischer Lord , who has performed at Fiddlin’ Fest as well as other local venues and is

Rome, GA · 2d

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Ron Saferite sworn in as DeKalb County Commission president

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The next President of the DeKalb County commission has been sworn in. Ron Saferite will lead the commission. He takes over for Ricky Harcrow. Two other commissioners were sworn in, David Bowen and Lester Black have taken their seats.

Dekalb County, AL · 1d

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Giant Hot Dog on Wheels Rolls Through North Alabama This Week, Hits Birmingham Saturday

A 27-foot hot dog on wheels is about to cruise through North Alabama, and it's making stops in Gadsden, Boaz, and Birmingham over three days. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be spotted across the region from Thursday through Saturday, giving locals a rare chance to snap photos with one of the most recognizable vehicles in American food marketing.

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County hires Rome’s Chris Jenkins as public works director

Rome Public Works Director Chris Jenkins is making the move to Floyd County to lead its Public Works Department as longtime director Michael Skeen prepares to retire. The Floyd County Commission approved Jenkins’ employment contract during its regular meeting Tuesday. The contract was not included on the original agenda but was added after commissioners returned from an executive session during caucus. County Manager Jamie McCord said Jenkins’ experience and familiarity with local government operations made him a strong candidate to take over the department. “I don’t think there’s any way we could have found someone more qualified than Chris Jenkins to take this position,” McCord said. Jenkins previously served as Floyd County’s facilities manager from February 2009 until December 2011, when he joined the City of Rome as street department director. At the time, McCord was overseeing that department as Rome’s public works director. McCord remained in that position until April 2013, when he left to become Floyd County manager. Jenkins later became Rome’s public works director, overseeing street maintenance, drainage, solid waste operations and other municipal services. Rome City Manager Sammy Rich said Wednesday that Jenkins’ departure caught him off guard. Rich learned of the decision Tuesday, shortly before

Floyd County, GA · 1d

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Shining Stars Cheer Team Encourages Community and State to “Let Your Light Shine!” [AUDIO]

The Shining Stars cheerleading team encouraged community members to ‘let your light shine’ at local events in recent days, and now they are ready to take that message all the way to state. Shining Stars are cheerleaders with different abilities. The team is supported by the Mission ISPossible...

Floyd County, GA · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Oxford Flag Football Advances to Class 5A Quarterfinals with Victory Over Albertville

Flag football playoffs SECOND ROUND Tuesday’s scores Private A-AA American Christian 27, Hope Christian 7 Class 5A Oxford 20, Albertville 7 Thursday’s game Class 1A-4A Scottsboro at Anniston QUARTERFINALS Tuesday, Nov. 17 Class 5A Oxford at Austin By Joe Medley OXFORD — Playmakers make plays, and Oxford’s flag football team has lots of them. Jordyn […] The post Oxford Flag Football Advances to Class 5A Quarterfinals with Victory Over Albertville appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Oxford, AL · 19h