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Kitchen Cops find insect problems all around the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If this week’s Kitchen Cops report has one central theme it is: the creepy crawlies are heading indoors for the winter. Multiple businesses around north Alabama were written up for insect problems this week. Colbert County. Rancho Viejo on Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals is...

Dekalb County, AL · 3h
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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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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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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 · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

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Floyd County Restaurant Report Card – 11/09/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Floyd County on 11/09/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location TAQUERIA DIAMANTE - MOBILE — 🟡 88 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 201 BROAD ST ROME, GA 30165 • (770) 324-4690 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 4 locations PANERA BREAD — 🟢 93 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 14 RIVERBEND DR SW ROME, GA 30161GOLDEN CROWN CHINESE RESTAURANT — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 1850 REDMOND CIR ROME, GA 30165 • (706) 232-5200POPEYES #13885 (TURNER MCCALL) — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 1603 TURNER MCCALL BLVD ROME, GA 30161DRAGON DRIVE-IN — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 3105 MAPLE RD ROME, GA 30161 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/09/2026–11/09/2026.

Floyd County, GA · 3d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Children’s Place to close 5 Alabama stores, distribution center

The Children’s Place is closing stores and warehouse operations in Alabama as the children’s clothing retailer works through bankruptcy and looks for a buyer. Five Alabama stores are on the closure list. The list also includes a distribution center and five warehouse properties. The closures could significantly impact Alabama workers. A state WARN notice lists 593 employees affected by a planned closure involving Children’s Place Distribution in Fort Payne. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 8, 2026, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the retailer is going out of business . The Children’s Place is seeking a buyer and says its stores and online operations remain open during the process. Here’s what to know about the Alabama store and warehouse closing list and what’s next for the retailer. Is the Children’s Place closing all stores? The Children’s Place is undergoing a major restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 8. The company is pursuing a sale of its business but has acknowledged that some store closures will be necessary as it evaluates its operations. All the company’s stores and e-commerce sites remain open for now, according to the retailer’s bankruptcy announcement. The company says its goal

Alabama · 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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Second administrator placed on leave after Georgia high school principal’s arrest

A Georgia high school principal’s arrest has been followed by another administrator being placed on leave as an investigation into possible misconduct continues.

Dade County, GA · 2d

The Gadsden Times

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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 · 5h

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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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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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Walker County To Conduct Risk-Limiting Audit Of November 3 Election Results Friday

Walker County To Conduct Risk-Limiting Audit Of November 3 Election Results Friday. The Walker County Elections Office has announced that a risk-limiting audit of ballots cast in the November 3, 2026, General and Special Election will begin Friday, November 13, in LaFayette. The audit will take place at the Walker...

Walker County, GA · 22h

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

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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

Rome News-Tribune

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Around Town: Alto Park will be team-ing Saturday. Plus, on your marks, get set .... save!

Youth softball teams will take over Alto Park fields Saturday for the Cops for Kids tournament that raises money to support Special Olympics athletes in Floyd County. It’s hosted by Elite Sports Association in support of the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office. Teams will be competing for championship and finalist rings in age divisions ranging from 6U through 18U. County Commissioner David Thornton, a longtime supporter, said the tournament raised $14,000 last year to help put on the annual Special Olympics for local athletes with intellectual disabilities. Registration costs $100 for 6U and 8U teams, $300 for 10U, 12U and 14U teams, and $325 for 16U and 18U teams. For registration information, contact Robert Blakemore at 423-619-9724 or Charlie Stephens at 423-693-5132. Ole Tymer BBQ could reopen in weeks Stomachs are growling on North Broad Street as drivers passing by remember the fresh-made biscuits and bacon at Ole Tymer BBQ and anticipate the reopening of the beloved eatery. That day is getting nearer. According to owner Julie Owens, the renovation after an April fire took longer than expected, but they hope to open within a month. Owens opened OTB on North Broad Street in 1984, and opened their second outpost in

Floyd County, GA · 11h

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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

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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Planning Commission backs proposed RV park on Kraftsman Road

A proposal to turn part of the former Kraftsman Club golf course into a 50-space recreational vehicle park received a favorable recommendation from the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission despite concerns about traffic, septic systems and the potential impact on nearby residents. The commission voted Thursday to recommend approval of a special use permit for the property at 284 Kraftsman Road. The Floyd County Commission, which makes the final decision, is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the permit Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Floyd County Administration Building, 12 E. Fourth Ave. Property owner Kerry Brown is seeking permission to develop the RV park on land zoned suburban residential, which allows RV parks with a special use permit. Brown told commissioners he has owned the property for about 10 years and believes the park could provide accommodations for workers coming to Floyd County for industrial and construction projects. When commissioners asked how many of the 50 spaces he expects to fill, Brown said demand would depend on activity at nearby industrial facilities. Nearby residents questioned whether the area’s existing infrastructure could support the proposed development. Kathy Smith, whose property adjoins the site, raised concerns about

Floyd County, GA · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

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Red Kettle Campaign helps Salvation Army care for the hungry, homeless

When you donate to the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign, you might be doing more good than you suspect. The fundraising effort helps the organization provide year-round support to those who need it in Floyd, Polk and Chattooga counties. This year’s campaign is scheduled to begin Friday, Nov. 20, at Kroger, Rome’s two Walmart locations, Sam’s Club and Belk at Mount Berry Mall. Kettles will also be placed at the Walmart stores in Cedartown and Trion. There are some important numbers from 2025 that illustrate how the Salvation Army helps make lives better in Northwest Georgia: ♦ 15,405: That’s how many free meals the agency provided to the hungry at the agency’s First Avenue location in Rome. “We serve dinner 365 days a year, every day of the year,” said Corps Officer Lt. Cory Tilley, who staffs the Rome location with his wife, Capt. Cristina Tilley. They spoke this week at the Seven Hills Rotary Club. “We do not take weekends off; we do not take holidays off. On Thanksgiving, on Christmas Day, we are serving meals to anyone walking into our First Avenue location right down the road here,” Cory Tilley said. “These are people who may not

Rome, GA · 2d