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Chilton County Cockfighting Ring Toppled by USDA Sting, Seven Sentenced

For years, a cockfighting operation hid in plain sight along County Road 528 near Verbena, Alabama, complete with a 150-seat arena, multiple breeding farms, and derbies advertised openly enough that attendees simply paid $30 at a gated entrance to get in. By the time federal agents finished their work, seven defendants, including Junior Williams, had been sentenced for running what investigators describe as one of the largest cockfighting operations in the country.

Verbena, AL · 1d
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AL.com

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The trap is waiting for Alabama and Auburn

Trouble is lurking around the next corner as Alabama heads back to Nashville and Auburn plays early at Mississippi State.

Alabama · 2h
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Lovely Garden Roots

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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 · 1d

USA TODAY

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Alabama's winningest high school football coach retires after 38 years

A legendary Alabama high school football coach is ready to call it a career. Central-Clay County football coach Danny Horn is set to retire following a 38-year career as a coach, according to AL.com . Horn, 64, is the winningest high school football coach in state history. However, he felt like his time as a coach had come to an end following a 24-7 loss to Deshler in the first round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs. “I’m about on empty,” Horn said. “I’m just worn out.” Horn finishes his career with a 380-105 record to go along with eight state championships and a 55-game winning streak, the longest such in state history. With his retirement, Horn will not hold the distinction of the winningest coach in Alabama for long. Fyffe head coach Paul Benefield — the owner of the second-longest winning streak in state history — has his Red Devils still playing in the playoffs and is just two wins behind Horn. Another state championship for Benefield would also tie him with eight, tying Horn. Horn told AL.com the AHSAA not enforcing rules prohibiting recruiting and transfers played a role in his decision to step down. “I’m just tired

Alabama · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Alabama Buffet Has So Many Choices, One Plate Is Never Going To Be Enough

How many plates does it take to get through more than 40 Southern dishes spread across two hot bars? That math problem sits waiting for anyone hungry enough to try it in this corner of Alabama. The fried chicken here has been named among the best in the state. Then...

Alabama · 2d

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Photos: Boats, cars, tools and more up for bid in Alabama surplus auction

When and where can the public view auction items in Montgomery?. Boats, outboard motors, cars, tools, computers, furniture and other items will be available in Alabama’s latest online state surplus auction. The auction opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and bidding closes on a rolling basis through Sunday,...

Montgomery, AL · 21h

AL.com

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Alabama ABC shortage leaves restaurants, hotels without popular liquor brands, much needed revenue

Alabama restaurants and hotels are struggling to stock Tito’s vodka, Jack Daniel’s and other popular liquor brands as distribution problems at the state’s liquor warehouses leave businesses without products they need to serve customers. The shortages, which have lasted weeks at some locations, follow the Alabama Alcoholic...

Alabama · 2d

The Tuscaloosa News

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AHSAA football playoff second-round predictions for 12 West Alabama teams

The pool of West Alabama high school football teams in the AHSAA playoffs was cut by about 33% in the first round. The second round of the AHSAA football playoffs is set for Friday, Nov. 13, and continues through November before the state championship games Dec. 2-5 in Mobile. Last week, the postseason slate was cut down from 18 to 12 teams, as Central, Lamar County, Greensboro, South Lamar, Berry and Pickens Academy were knocked out of the playoffs. We've broken down the remaining second-round playoff matchups featuring West Alabama teams. Here's who we predict will advance to the third round. FLAG: Northside flag football's volunteer coaches provide opportunity, state title hopes ROUND 1: Tuscaloosa Academy ousts Coosa Christian from AHSAA football playoffs West Alabama AHSAA football playoff predictions in Round 2 Saraland at Hillcrest (Class 5A) Saraland (10-1) Oklahoma quarterback commit Jamison Roberts will put up a fight against Hillcrest's defense, but the Patriots' senior class hasn't forgotten its third-round playoff loss to the Spartans in 2023. Hillcrest (10-0) has been talking about this potential rematch for weeks, and an undefeated Patriots team hungry for revenge should find a way to get it done at home. Our Pick: Hillcrest

Alabama · 2d

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Alabama inmate reported escaped from Montgomery work site; search underway

44-year-old Alabama inmate Joseph Win Wampler escaped from Montgomery work site Thursday; search underway. White male, 5'11", 142 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, distinctive facial tattoos including '2025' and Bible verse. Authorities are searching for a 44-year-old Alabama Department of Corrections inmate who was reported missing Thursday afternoon while assigned...

Montgomery, AL · 13h

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Edmund Ford Jr. ordered to Alabama federal prison after tax evasion sentence

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has been ordered to report to a federal prison in Alabama by Dec. 3 to begin serving his sentence for tax evasion. According to an order filed Nov. 5 by U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Parker, Ford must surrender...

Shelby County, TN · 17h

WDHN

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‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn:’ Former city commissioner loses close race in District 85

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — While some may call it a loss, Dr. Aristotle Kirkland calls his defeat to Representative Rick Rehm for District 85 in the Alabama House of Representatives a learning opportunity after falling short a little over 1,400 votes. “We learned a lot,” Dr. Kirkland said. “It was close I learned a lot […]

Dothan, AL · 2d

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Alabama residents weigh fighting or fleeing new data center

Have a question about data centers? Fill out the form at the bottom of this story. Every morning, at 6:30, at the edge of a giant clearing the size of a couple of supermarket parking lots, the trees start coming down. The towering evergreens fall one by one. It smells...

Alabama · 2d

Only In Your State

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Alabama

Thanksgiving in Alabama is measured in casserole dishes and pie plates, and every family has a lineup it defends with total conviction. Maybe your aunt’s dessert is the one everyone circles first, or there’s a side dish you’d happily fight a cousin over for the last spoonful. Either way, turkey rarely gets the final word. […]

Alabama · 1d

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A look behind the numbers of the General Election in Chilton County

While many of the major seats in Chilton County were decided in the Primary Election in May, the county played its part in selecting the state's next governor and other major seats during the General Election on Nov. 3. The Chilton County Probate Office released additional statistics from the General...

Chilton County, AL · 1d

Clanton Advertiser

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CCHS fires Hughes after one season, looking for fifth coach in five years

Chilton County High School informed head football coach Thomas Hughes on Nov. 1 that it was firing the first-year coach. CCHS fired Hughes after a 1-9 season, and the new head coach in 2027 will be the school’s fifth head coach in the last five seasons, once it finds someone to take the job.

Chilton County, AL · 2d

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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 · 21h

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This Alabama Restaurant Has Served Greek-Style Snapper And Gulf Seafood Since 1907 And Still Feels Like A Special Occasion

Snapper throats. Yes, that’s a real menu item, and people drive across Alabama hoping the kitchen hasn’t run out. Who knew the most coveted part of a fish would be its throat?. The seafood gets the Greek treatment here, broiled with lemon and plenty of seasoning. And dessert...

Alabama · 21h

AL.com

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Conservation groups threaten to sue US Fish and Wildlife Service over rare Alabama fish

Three conservation organizations have notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service they intend to sue the agency over its failure to decide whether a rare Alabama fish species warrants federal protections. The Center for Biological Diversity, Alabama Rivers Alliance and Black Warrior Riverkeeper filed the notice Thursday, citing the agency’s...

Birmingham, AL · 21h

Crafting Your Home

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Alabama Kids Under 18 Will Need a Parent's OK to Download Apps Starting Jan. 1

Alabama's App Store Accountability Act would require parental consent for under-18 app downloads and purchases starting Jan. 1, 2027, with a court challenge pending.

Alabama · 3d

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