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Limestone County family farm, founded by a formerly enslaved man in 1877, was a featured stop for national leaders weighing the future of rural land and power. In 1877, a formerly enslaved man named George Bridgeforth began farming in Limestone County. Nearly 150 years later, his family’s farm is one of the most successful Black-owned agricultural businesses in the South.
PLEASANT NOVEMBER AFTERNOON: Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s across Alabama this afternoon with a good supply of sunshine. We note some clouds invading the northern counties ahead of a push of cold air. COLDER: Tomorrow highs drop into the 50s as the coldest air so far this season...
There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here's a look at some of the activities going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Galaxy of Lights – Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 31, at Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville. Celebrate the holiday season with the annual light display, featuring beloved traditions, new experiences and festive scenes for the whole family.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Black voters helped deliver a consequential Alabama election night as U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures survived a Republican redistricting effort and Madison County voters replaced their sheriff, reshaped the local bench and sent new Democrats to the Legislature. The Nov. 3 results revealed two realities: Democrats demonstrated...
HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division and Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair Gulf Coast (SUPSHIP GC) has broken ground on a new 101,000-square-foot customer support complex, reinforcing collaboration between the US Navy and industry personnel supporting some of the nation's most critical shipbuilding programs. Funded through a partnership between the US...
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
This is an opinion piece. The eight teams who received byes in the first round of the expanded Class 6A playoff format return to action in Round 2 tonight. The top two teams from each of the four regions were idle last week. Those teams are Fairhope and Daphne (Region...
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...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - AT&T can begin shutting off traditional copper landline service in dozens of Alabama towns starting Sunday, Nov. 15. According to AT&T’s filing with the Federal Communications Commission, parts of the following 25 Alabama communities could be impacted:. Bremen. Carbon Hill. Citronelle. Clayton. Cordova. Courtland. Dora.
Guest Opinion by Stephanie Durnin, Director, Health Freedom Alabama. Editor’s note: Recently, Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama’s State Health Officer, took part in an American Public Health Association panel entitled “Together Towards Better Health: The Future of Public Health.” The panel featured Health Officers from New York, Minnesota, California and Georgia, in addition to Alabama, and was moderated by Dr. Debra Houry. Until last August, Dr. Houry worked at the Centers for Disease Control as Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science, before resigning over conflicts with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his stance on vaccination.
The second round of the Alabama high school football playoffs gets rolling on Friday night. Touchdown Alabama will have live updates from teh action listed below throughout the night:. 5 Games We Are Watching Closely. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa vs. Saraland. Vigor vs Selma. Prattville vs Spain Park. Pleasant Valley vs Gordo. Elba...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Education has released report card scores for each school district in the 2025-2026 school year. Here is a list of scores for school systems in central Alabama: Alabama’s overall report card score was 88. Scores for individual schools can be found here.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - If you enjoy a cocktail after a long day’s work, it may be harder to come by right now. In a statement, the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board confirmed reports of disrupted product shipments and shortages of popular products at both retail and wholesale locations across Alabama.
Thanksgiving isn't even over before somebody's dragging the Christmas tree out of the attic. And here's the professional advice from the experts at MaidPro: Clean BEFORE you decorate. Once you've put 47 Christmas decorations on my mantel, I can promise you're not going to want to pick them all up...
Quick-Fire Quips is a questionnaire where we get to know people who stand out in the State of Alabama!. Today, Alabama Public Radio host Baillee Majors talks with digital content creator and food reviewer Jasmyne Baylor a.k.a. Yo Baylahhh. She also runs Get to the Yard (GTTY). The platform is...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama lawmakers are demanding answers about the state's ongoing prison construction projects, raising concerns about costs, delays and plans to transition the projects to Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville's administration. During Thursday's meeting of the Legislature's Joint Contract Review Committee, lawmakers questioned representatives from the Alabama Department...
Former Boonies Skateboards professional skateboarder Taylor Silverman has continued criticizing Democrats following the midterm elections. This time, it's reacting to eight transgender women who won races across several states. For years, Silverman has spoken out about transgender athletes competing in women's sports after losing to a transgender woman in a...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A cold front has brought much cooler, drier weather to the Gulf Coast. Sunshine will stick around through the weekend, but cold nights could bring frost and a light freeze to some communities. Winds and beach hazards are expected to increase early next week. TODAY: SUNSHINE...
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Holiday events in Alabama and Georgia begin in November and continue into December. In Alabama, Opelika Main Street will host a Holiday Open House on Nov. 15, and the Opelika Chamber will host SNOPELIKA on Dec. 4. In Georgia, Fantasy in Lights opens Nov. 13, LaGrange holds a holiday weekend Nov. 20-22 and a Breakfast with Santa takes place in Columbus on Dec. 5.
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Alabama has no statewide law that tells you to bring a pet inside once the thermometer hits a certain number. That surprises many owners, but the rules for emergency cold weather shelter for pets in Alabama have changed this fall, and the details depend on the animal you own and the city you live in. … This article, Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Laws for Pets in Alabama: What Beau’s Law and Cruelty Statutes Require , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Cane Corso Laws in Michigan: Local Bans, Liability, and Housing Rules • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Vermont: Criminal, Civil, and Product Rules • Fireworks Laws and Pet Trauma in Ohio: What the Law Allows and How to Protect Your Pet
