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Christmas on the River names co-founder Hal Bloom as Grand Marshal

One of the men who helped establish Demopolis' Christmas on the River celebration in 1972 will return to the spotlight this year as the event's Grand Marshal. The Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce has named Hal Bloom as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Christmas on the River. Bloom served as director of the Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce during the early years of Christmas on the River and worked alongside Barry Collins and Mem Webb to launch the celebration.

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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

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Volunteers sought for Selma STEAM Fly-in & Drive-in at Craig Field

Organizers of the STEAM Fly-in & Drive-in are asking for volunteers for the upcoming event at Craig Field in Selma. Volunteers are needed for four-hour shifts on Nov. 12-14. Duties include greeting buses and escorting students, check-in and wristbands, hangar exhibit monitors, parking, and information. Nov. 12 will be the...

Selma, AL · 3d

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Freezing Temperatures Possible This Weekend: Freeze Watch in Effect for Parts of the Gulf Coast

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A blast of much colder air is heading toward the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing the potential for our first widespread freezing temperatures of the season across parts of southwest Alabama and southeast Mississippi. After several days of cooler weather, temperatures are expected to take another...

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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 · 1d

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Selma Links chapter to promote organ donation on National Donor Sabbath

The Selma (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated will observe National Donor Sabbath on Nov. 15 with faith leaders to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation in an effort to save lives. “Every day, 17 people die waiting for an organ transplant,” said Dr. Patricia Kendrick Robinson, President of the...

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AISA football results: Patrician rolls past Autauga to reach final

Ethan Carr and Ridge Russell each ran for 2 touchdowns as Patrician Academy defeated Autauga Academy 46-16 on Thursday night in the AISA AAA semifinals. The Saints (12-0) will play South Choctaw Academy at 7 p.m. Thursday at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl for the state title. They will be trying to win the school’s 11th state title and the final title in the Alabama Independent School Association. Patrician defeated South Choctaw 51-28 earlier this season.

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