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Alabama elects its first transgender state lawmaker

Alabama · 2d

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Dozens turn out to support woman after removal

Converted barn on Mathis Mill deemed unsafe for living by Albertville Planning Commission. Albertville City Council chambers were almost filled Oct. 27 for a Planning Commission meeting — a crowd likely spurred by social media attention to an Albertville woman’s plight in relation the converted barn or shed she’s lived in for 10 years.

Albertville, AL · 2d
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This Tiny Alabama Cafe Serves Up Massive Burgers That Are Almost Too Big To Eat

In Fort Payne, Alabama, there is a cafe with a beagle painted on the wall, and that beagle has seen things, specifically, the expressions on people’s faces when their burgers arrive at the table. The cafe is called Big Time Cafe, and the name is not an exaggeration. Fort...

Fort Payne, AL · 5d
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Treasury Department certifies new Opportunity Zone in Fort Payne

FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - The U.S. Treasury Department has certified a new Opportunity Zone in Fort Payne, which economic development leaders say could help the city after business closures and the possible loss of hundreds more jobs. Job losses in Fort Payne. The Children’s Place distribution center in Fort...

Fort Payne, AL · 16h
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Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones: ‘Shouldn’t be an issue. I’m gay, that’s it’

Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones said his Tuesday night upset of two-term Republican sheriff Kevin Turner shouldn’t be overshadowed by his sexuality. “I know that there are some people that want to turn my sexuality into something, but obviously, the majority of the people, you know, can look past that and see it as what it is – it shouldn’t be anything that dictates how I’m going to do the job,” Jones said.

Madison County, AL · 3d

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Fort Payne distribution center facing potential closure, 600 jobs could be impacted

A distribution center in DeKalb County is facing a potential closure.

Fort Payne, AL · 1d

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Corey Hill elected Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner, ending comeback bid by Democrat Ron Sparks

Corey Hill will be Alabama’s next agriculture commissioner after winning the election against Democratic nominee Ron Sparks. According to unofficial election-night results from the Associated Press, Hill received 55% of the vote compared to 45% for Sparks. Hill is a fourth-generation cattle and poultry farmer from Douglas in Marshall...

Alabama · 3d

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North Alabama distribution center expected to close, laying off 593 workers

Almost 600 employees at a North Alabama distribution center received word this week that it plans to close early next year. The Children’s Place in Fort Payne anticipates shutting down its operations on Jan. 5, 2027, according to a letter to employees. The 700,000-square-foot center at 1377 Airport Road...

Fort Payne, AL · 1d

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You Could Spend Hours Wandering Through This Massive Fabric Warehouse In Alabama

There are stores you visit, and then there are stores you experience, and Wilson’s Fabric in Boaz, Alabama falls so firmly into the second category that the first category barely applies. Clearing your afternoon schedule before you go is not optional, it’s just good planning. Let’s be straightforward...

Boaz, AL · 5d

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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 · 1d

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Local measures pass in Morgan, Limestone and Marshall counties

Several counties, including Morgan and Limestone, passed local amendments that authorize taxpayers 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption under certain circumstances.

Morgan County, AL · 2d

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Local groups came together to create a special welcome for those who served

Huntsville, AL · 15h

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Huntsville Utilities reports large outage affecting 13k customers

A large outage in the Hazel Green area is affecting roughly 13,000 customers, according to the Huntsville Utilities outage map.

Huntsville, AL · 3d

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The first public well in Gadsden

Gadsden’s first public well was located at what is now Broad and First Streets — on the bluff overlooking the Coosa River — according to the legend handed down by the earliest settlers here. The well was sunk there in order to provide water for both man...

Gadsden, AL · 19h

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Madison County Turns Blue for the First Time in More Than a Decade as Shifting Electorate Changes North Alabama’s Largest County Around Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County voted blue in this week’s election for the first time in more than a decade. The county, home to Huntsville, is the largest county in North Alabama. Election maps show Madison County standing out in blue among mostly red counties across the northern part of the state. The shift is drawing attention to how the area’s electorate has changed over time.

Huntsville, AL · 2d

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7 Things: Voters crash out, Jones doesn’t concede, Madison County turns blue, and more…

7. Alabama landed at No. 5 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings despite a 6-2 record that includes losses to No. 2 Georgia and No. 13 Tennessee, prompting a widespread crashout, with fans calling the placement “ridiculously overrated,” “preposterous,” and “one of the worst things I’ve seen in years,” with critics noting the Tide […] The post 7 Things: Voters crash out, Jones doesn’t concede, Madison County turns blue, and more… appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 3d

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Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

Did Republicans suffer a historic election disaster, and was Donald Trump’s handling of Iran and rising gas prices to blame? Is Madison County officially blue after Democrats swept key races across North Alabama? Did Tommy Tuberville’s narrow victory over Doug Jones expose serious problems for Alabama Republicans? Plus: Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) […] The post Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week … appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 18h

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Section of S 11th St. to close for improvements

Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, South 11th St. will be closed from Eastside Dr. to Randall St. as the City makes significant improvements in the area. This work will rebuild and realign that section of South 11th St. along with the addition of sidewalks, which will allow pedestrians to travel between South Gadsden and Downtown without using the roadway.

Gadsden, AL · 2d

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2026 Homecoming Court announced Tuesday

IThe Jax State Student Government Association announced the results for the 2026 Homecoming Court Tuesday at the Theron Montgomery Building Auditorium. According to SGA President Bethany Stoots, 1,535 votes were passed, voting for 23 candidates running for Homecoming Court. Five candidates for Homecoming King and Queen were chosen. The SGA set out a table of wings and chips for students to eat, as well as time for students to engage in a meet and greet with the winners.

Jacksonville, AL · 2d

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Huntsville makes decision on historic train depot Roundhouse as questions about aging facility remain

The Huntsville City Council voted to allow the EarlyWorks Museums Board to continue to operate the Roundhouse on the city’s historic train depot property for the next five years. Earlworks will operate the Roundhouse while the city continues to masterplan how to utilize the seven-acre depot site which includes...

Huntsville, AL · 21h