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Update: Fort Rucker Shares Details on First Lady Visit

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Fort Rucker has released additional details about the upcoming visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance. The two will visit Fort Rucker soldiers and their families Thursday, Nov. 12, ahead of Thanksgiving. In an updated release, Fort Rucker officials said the...

Fort Rucker, AL · 2d
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Fort Rucker’s drone mission means more families headed to the Wiregrass. Here’s how the move tends to go.

Fort Rucker has spent a long time as the home of Army Aviation. Now it has a second job. In October, the Army named the post its UAS and Autonomy Center of Excellence, putting the Wiregrass at the front of the service’s push into unmanned aircraft and autonomous systems. The new FLIGHTWERX drone innovation center […] The post Fort Rucker’s drone mission means more families headed to the Wiregrass. Here’s how the move tends to go. appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Fort Rucker, AL · 1d

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National Peanut Festival and PETA clash over ‘Grizzly Encounter’ show at fairgrounds

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — For generations, the National Peanut Festival has drawn families form the Wiregrass and beyond with food, rides and entertainment. But one attraction is stirring controversy this year as animal advocates push back against a bear act at the 2026 festival. On November 6, the NPF opened the gates to the fairgrounds […]

Dothan, AL · 1d

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ALDOT seeks public input on widening AL-167

ALDOT has proposed turning 31 miles of the roadway into a five-lane highway before transitioning to a four-lane divided highway from Troy to Enterprise.

Troy, AL · 2d
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ALDOT meets with public on Highway 167 project

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a meeting in Troy this week to get public input on a proposed project to expand State Route 167 from two to four lanes between Enterprise and Troy. The project area on SR 167 is between Salem Road just north of Enterprise and Spradley...

Troy, AL · 17h

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Council members speak out about Averett's termination

Two Brantley council members are speaking out about the town’s decision to terminate longtime Police Chief Titus Averett. Lorey Bogen and Alfredia Wiley spoke at Tuesday’s meeting and said they were not included in the decision to fire Averette. According to Bogen, Averett has been on medical leave,...

Brantley, AL · 1d

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Housing is top need for Coffee County veterans, group says

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - A key gets a homeless veteran through the door, but it doesn’t make the place a home. John Logsdon, who leads Brave Military Ministry in Enterprise, said housing is the biggest need for veterans in Coffee County. “If you think about your kid going to...

Coffee County, AL · 1d

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HONORING VETERANS: Retired Army pilot teaches next generation of aviators at Fort Rucker

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WTVY) — Jenny Litherland, a retired chief warrant officer and Black Hawk pilot, now teaches soldiers to fly at Fort Rucker after 20 years in the Army. Litherland said the experience of lifting off has not changed. “Flying is great. Every time you lift off, it’s...

Fort Rucker, AL · 1d

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Alabama Sweet Tea Festival Sets Date for Downtown Debut

Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alabama Sweet Tea Festival will return April 10, 2027, with a new downtown location and sponsorship opportunities now available, according to the City of Enterprise. The festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Activities and vendors will be spread...

Enterprise, AL · 2d

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County residents may receive storm assistance

Escambia County residents, homeowners, renters, and business owners may be eligible for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program, according to information released by Justin Jordan, Escambia County Emergency Management Director. This assistance is available through Florida’s SBA disaster declaration and includes the following contiguous Alabama...

Escambia County, AL · 2d

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Gov. Ivey announces Alabama’s Opportunity Zones, including one in Pike County

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that more than 100 areas in Alabama have been approved as Alabama Opportunity Zones, including an area in Pike County. The Opportunity Zones Program encourages long-term private investment in economically distressed communities through tax incentives. A total of 141 newly approved Opportunity Zones in Alabama include 65 rural and 76 non-rural census tracts in 66 different counties, including Pike County. These new destinations go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Alabama · 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 · 18h

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City of Enterprise warns businesses, residents about illegal signs and licensing rules

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — The City of Enterprise is reminding businesses and residents that advertising signs placed along roadways, utility poles and other public areas must follow city regulations — and some unauthorized signs could be removed. According to the city, Code Enforcement has seen an increase in advertising signs promoting services such as Christmas […]

Enterprise, AL · 2d

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Ozark Cemetery Tour Brings a Scrooge Christmas Adventure

OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — A Christmas tradition with a spooky twist is coming to Ozark as the Ozark Historic Preservation Commission prepares to host its Historical Cemetery Tour on Thursday, Dec. 17. The event, themed “Bah, Humbug! A Scrooge Christmas Cemetery Tour,” will offer participants an evening of history,...

Ozark, AL · 1d

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10 Firefighters Graduate From Ozark Recruit School

Ozark, Ala. (WDNews) — Ten firefighters from three departments have completed the 2026 Recruit School hosted by Ozark Fire and Rescue, marking the end of weeks of training. According to Ozark Fire and Rescue, the recruit school officially concluded Friday, Nov. 6, following weeks of physical and mental challenges designed to prepare firefighters for careers in the fire service.

Ozark, AL · 3d

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Troy City Council approves request to re-zone land at former mobile home park

At its meeting on Nov. 11, the Troy City Council approved a resolution to re-zone more than 60 acres of land that was previously the location of a mobile home park in the city. The council heard the second reading of a proposed resolution to re-zone the property that was...

Troy, AL · 1d

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Bulldogs, Squadron compete in first playoff round

The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Brantley faced Lindon, while Highland Home played Aliceville. The Bulldogs earned a 29-0 shutout victory over Lindon to advance to the second round. Brantley vs. Lindon. “It was a...

Brantley, AL · 1d

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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...

Mississippi · 16h

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Troy has some returning hitters from their College World Series run

The Troy Trojans enter 2027 fresh off their first-ever run to the College World Series in 2026. They finished with a 39-32 overall record and a 17-13 record in Sun Belt play. Not only did the Trojans make it to the College World Series, but they also won a game in Omaha. On June 14, they won a game against the Ole Miss Rebels.

Troy, AL · 1d

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Holiday Shoppers Stock Up On Fudge And Candy At These 6 Old-Fashioned Alabama Sweet Shops

Holiday shopping in Alabama gets a lot sweeter when the gift list includes a box of homemade fudge. Across the state, old-fashioned candy shops still make their own chocolates, pralines, toffee, and truffles, and December is when their counters get extra busy. This list covers six of them, from a...

Alabama · 1d