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Results coming in for Alabama sheriff races

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Residents in four counties headed to the polls Tuesday where they voted for, among other races, a new sheriff. Some other counties had races where there was no challenger. Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, and Lee counties are selecting new top law enforcement officers. COVINGTON. Incumbent Sheriff Blake...

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CNAW2News projects Cam Hunt wins Lee County Sheriff’s race

CNAW2News projects Cam Hunt won Lee County sheriff's race over write-in incumbent Jay Jones. Hunt plans culture change, jail reform, and quarterly public safety meetings when taking office in January. CNAW2News projects Cam Hunt as the winner of the Lee County sheriff’s race, following an election that drew significant attention...

Lee County, AL · 4d
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After mayor died, Smiths Station explains how the vacancy will be filled

The City of Smiths Station has announced the process it will follow to determine its next mayor. Mayor Richard Cooley died Oct. 24 at Columbus Hospice House. He was elected in August 2025 . According to Alabama law, the city council fills the vacancy by electing a successor to serve the remainder of the four-year term, which runs through November 2029. The council may elect a successor among its five members or any other Smiths Station resident. Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Greene has been filling in during the interim, according to the city’s Facebook page . During its Nov. 10 meeting, starting at 6 p.m. in city hall, the council is scheduled to elect a new mayor. If a council member is elected mayor, the council will fill that vacancy at a subsequent meeting. Alabama Code 11-44G-1 explains that process: Within the first 60 days, the city council may elect a replacement member at a regular or subsequent meeting to serve the remainder of the term. If the council leaves the seat vacant, council members and the mayor have another 30 days to submit nominations to the Alabama governor for appointment. If the governor fails to appoint someone within 90

Smiths Station, AL · 2d

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Recall petition against Leslie Mayor Corey Capone dismissed

The recall petition against Leslie Mayor Corey Capone was dismissed as legally insufficient on Nov. 5. The recall petition application was submitted more than 15 days after the sponsor received […]

Leslie, GA · 2d

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Seminole County and Terrell County meet Friday with playoff stakes in Week 12

DAWSON, Ga. (WALB) — As of now, Seminole County holds the final postseason spot at No. 32 and plays at Terrell County on Friday night in Dawson. Thirty-two teams make the postseason, and Terrell County is outside the field. Seminole County holds on to final spot. Seminole County has...

Dawson, GA · 2d

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Phenix City Rotary Plans Year of Community Service

Phenix City Rotary officers chart a new year of community service above self. Their annual poinsettias sale is happening now through Nov. 9 with pickup on Nov. 23. Proceeds benefit area community service programs and agencies. Let us help you decorate for Christmas. The Rotary Annual Christmas Celebration is Monday, Dec. 14, at Noon. Interested community members are invited. Contact the Phenix City Rotary on Facebook. Pictured (L-R): Marie Gill, Treasurer; Jasponica Florence, Secretary; Chris Lammons, President, and Steve Pace, President-elect.

Phenix City, AL · 3d

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Fall Festival at Fort Mitchell

Families gathered on Saturday for the Fall Festival at the Fort at the Fort Mitchell Historic Site. The weather was perfect as people enjoyed the quilt show and museum in the Visitor’s Center. Across from the center, children participated in different activities, such as face painting, bow shooting, and petting a miniature pony. At the Tavern, the popular Sweet Shop nearly ran out of baked treats. Visitors also viewed the authentic carriages in the carriage house, toured the Fort, listened to live music at the Pavilion, and explored the many wooded trails.

Fort Mitchell, AL · 3d

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Columbus State hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $22.2 million technology center

Local education leaders and Columbus State University donors broke ground ceremonially Wednesday inside the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center for the Jack and JoRhee Pezold Center for Emergent Technology which CSU announced last month. The $22.2 million center will house CSU’s new Institute for Emergent Technology, its robotics engineering program and its Coca-Cola Space Science Center, which the university will move from its downtown location. “This facility will provide expanded, state-of-the-art instructional spaces and laboratories, allow our Space Science Center to relocate and expand and serve as a regional hub for robotics education, testing and innovation,” CSU president Stuart Rayfield said in a speech during the ceremony. “It will fulfill the region’s growing demand for a technically skilled workforce.”

Columbus, GA · 2d

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Discover The Man-Made Wonder In Georgia That Most People Have Never Even Heard About

Somewhere in Meriwether County, Georgia, there’s a covered bridge that has been minding its own business and outlasting everything around it for well over a century. The Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge in Woodbury, Georgia is the kind of place that makes you genuinely annoyed at yourself for not knowing about it sooner.

Woodbury, GA · 6d

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Muscogee County voter turnout for November midterm election

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — This midterm election, Muscogee County increased both the number of registered active voters and turnout. Muscogee County election officials said the November 2022 midterm, Muscogee County had 120,202 active registered voters with turnout of 59,632 or 49.6%. In this midterm election, Muscogee County had 130,429 active registered voters with a turnout […]

Muscogee County, GA · 3d

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Russell County Explores Potential Pickleball Court in Fort Mitchell

FORT MITCHELL, Ala. — Russell County is exploring plans for a covered, lighted pickleball court at the Russell County Senior Activity Center in Fort Mitchell, contingent on securing federal recreation funding. Commissioner Cedric Darty, who represents District 5, is leading the county’s efforts to advance the proposal and expand...

Fort Mitchell, AL · 3d

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Russell County, Phenix City school tax renewals pass

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - Russell County Schools and Phenix City Schools officials said they were relieved after voters approved renewals of both districts’ mill school taxes in the November election. Russell County’s 4.5 mill tax and Phenix City’s 4 mill tax each passed with about 54% of the...

Phenix City, AL · 3d

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Political Strategist Karl Douglass Offers Insight Into Shifting Voting Patterns in Muscogee County

Ohio River South partner brings decades of political experience and public service to discussion of changing electoral landscape. With the political landscape continuing to evolve in Muscogee County, understanding the shifting voting patterns of local precincts has become increasingly important in assessing the direction of future elections. Few individuals bring...

Muscogee County, GA · 2d

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Federal judge sends Zula Casino lawsuit back to Georgia state court

Federal judge Clay D. Land sent Georgia Gambling Recovery LLC’s lawsuit against Zula Casino’s operator and two Blazesoft companies back to Georgia state court on November 3, 2026. His order grants the plaintiff’s request to return the case to the State Court of Muscogee County. The case...

Georgia · 2d

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Randy Robertson retains Georgia Senate seat. Teddy Reese wins Districts 15

Now that millions of votes have been cast statewide in the 2026 midterm election, state Sen. Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) holds on to his seat in the Georgia Senate, and state Rep. Teddy Reese (D-Columbus) will fill the seat state Sen. Ed Harbison (D-Columbus) retires from this year. Shortly after midnight as Tuesday nigth became Wednesday morning, with an estimated 99% of total votes counted, the AP reported Robertson won 57.8% of the votes in his race against Democratic challenger Jeff Lowe of Greenville. The AP also reported Reese won 71.2% of the votes in his race against the Republican nominee, construction worker Chuck Hand of Butler, with an estimated 99% of total votes counted. Georgia Senate District 15 race District 15 comprises Macon, Marion, Talbot, Taylor and Schley counties as well as portions of Chattahoochee County and Muscogee County. Reese lives in Columbus and works as an attorney . He was elected state representative of Georgia’s District 140 in 2022. Hand was an officer in the local Republican Party. He was originally running for the Congressional District 2 seat, which is filled by U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Albany), but he dropped out of that race to run for the state

Georgia · 4d

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Results in for 4 Alabama sheriff races

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Residents in four counties headed to the polls Tuesday where they voted for, among other races, a new sheriff. Some other counties had races where there was no challenger. Covington, Crenshaw, Dallas, and Lee counties selected new top law enforcement officers. COVINGTON. Incumbent Sheriff Blake Turman...

Alabama · 4d

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Kemp Expected to Appoint Ranieri, Shalishali to Muscogee County State Court Judgeships

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is expected to appoint David B. Ranieri and Alex M. Shalishali to two judgeships on the State Court of Muscogee County, according to sources familiar with the anticipated appointments who spoke with The Courier Eco Latino. Although an official announcement has not been made, sources indicate...

Muscogee County, GA · 2d

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Third annual Veteran’s Day Community Event to honor veterans, active-duty members and families

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers is preparing for their third annual Veteran’s Day Community Event to honor veterans, active-duty members and their families, offering various resources and career opportunities. According to Goodwill officials, this annual event pays homage to the many veterans, active-duty members, transitioning service members, military spouses and […]

Columbus, GA · 4d

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Smiths Station has 60 days to appoint new mayor

The Smiths Station City Council meeting held on Oct. 27, 2026, began with a somber tone as the council honored the late Mayor Richard Cooley, who passed away on Saturday, Oct. 24. His memorial service was held at Smiths Station Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Oct. 29, and a condolence book is available for citizens at City Hall.

Smiths Station, AL · 3d

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Opelika mobile wellness clinic to offer residents health screenings and services

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) — With the fall season officially here and the temperatures steadily dropping, it is that time of year for residents to prioritize their health. Opelika’s Neighborhood Mobile Wellness Clinic is returning to the Lee County area to provide their resources and services to community members in need. Officials say this effort makes it […]

Opelika, AL · 4d