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A family’s dream takes root in Elmore County

For Benjamin and Rebecca Knuckles, Mount Zion Acres is more than a farm. It is a dream they are building together, a place for their children to grow and learn, and a way to give back to the community they call home. The first-generation farming couple is turning family property...

Elmore County, AL · 2d
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Boots, faith and a mission to bring people to Christ

For Bill Coleman, the cowboy way of life has always been more than a hat, boots, and a love for the open range. It is part of who he is. Today, it is also part of how he shares the message of Jesus Christ with others. As pastor of Brush...

Wetumpka, AL · 17h
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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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1220 Café hosts fundraiser for long-time employee

People in Tallassee and the 1220 Café team are joining forces to help David Butler, a long-time 1220 employee who is facing cancer again. Butler, who has worked at 1220 Café for more than 14 years, said he is very grateful for all the help from the community, his coworkers, and local families.

Tallassee, AL · 3d
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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

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Three Hwy 280 dogs have been captured

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Greater Birmingham Humane Society and Sylacauga Animal Services have been working together to humanely capture the free-roaming dogs in the area. Three dogs have been recently captured along Highway 280 in Sylacauga. GBHS announced on social media that since fully activating their traps at the...

Sylacauga, AL · 2d

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Marbury flag football stuns Selma with last-second playoff win

The Marbury Bulldogs flag football team trailed Selma 27-14 midway through the 4th quarter of their 2nd round playoff game. The Bulldogs cut into the lead when Quarterback Emma Hayes found Claudia Brumett for a touchdown pass with under four minutes remaining. Hayes then found Harleigh Johnson for the conversion and Marbury trailed 27-21. The Bulldogs were able to get the ball back with under two minutes remaining. Facing a 4th and 15, Marbury moved the chains on a pass from Hayes. With 15 seconds left in the game, the quarterback found Brumett for the game-tying touchdown. On the point after touchdown, Hayes found Johnson for the game winning score, and Marbury pulled off a dramatic, come from behind win over Selma, 28-27.

Marbury, AL · 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

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ALDOT sets up speed camera in I-65 construction zone

The Alabama Department of Transportation announced that photographic speed enforcement will be implemented on Interstate 65 in Chilton County as the bridge widening project at Walnut Creek continues. The Alabama Work Zone Safety Act (Act 2026-475) established a pilot program to evaluate whether photographic speed enforcement can reduce speeding in...

Chilton County, AL · 2d

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Hero of the Month (November 2026) – Charge Nurse Savannah Brazzell

November’s Hero of the Month is Charge Nurse Savannah Brazzell of Coosa Valley Medical Center. The Hero of the Month is presented by Radney-Smith Funeral Home. To nominate your Hero of the Month, click here.

Sylacauga, AL · 1d

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Autauga County Schools approves performance bonuses for employees

Autauga County school employees will receive performance bonuses in December following action by the Autauga County Board of Education during its Tuesday night meeting, recognizing the hard work of staff members and the progress being made across the district. The board unanimously approved Superintendent Lyman Woodfin’s recommendation to award a...

Autauga County, AL · 1d

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Holtville makes Elite 8 in first-ever flag football season

The Holtville Bulldogs flag football team made history in their inaugural season by qualifying for the playoffs as the #4 seed in one of the toughest regions in the state. Then, Holtville made history by winning their first ever playoff game, shutting out Region 1 champion LeFlore down in Mobile. The Bulldogs did it again Tuesday night, beating Booker T. Washington 39-8 in the 2nd round of the Class 1A-4A playoffs. With the win, the Bulldogs advance to the Elite 8 in just their first season.

Deatsville, AL · 1d

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Charis Crafters hosts Christmas Craft Show

November 13-14, you can get custom Christmas gifts from local vendors and artisans in Wetumpka.

Wetumpka, AL · 1d

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Downtown Childersburg prepares for Christmas celebrations with ‘Candy Cane Lane’ theme

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Work is underway as volunteer elves transform downtown Childersburg for the holiday season, painting windows, hanging Christmas ornaments, and decorating the park in preparation for a wave of visitors and several major holiday events. This year’s theme is “Candy Cane Lane.”. The holiday festivities...

Childersburg, AL · 1d

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Local leaders honor military service and sacrifice

Local leaders gathered Thursday at the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize the men and women who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces, along with the families who share in their sacrifices, during a military appreciation proclamation program. David Lewis spoke about the importance of...

Prattville, AL · 17h