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The Montgomery Advertiser

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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

WBRC

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Possible changes to SNAP impacting families

Alabama · 17h

WDHN

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‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn:’ Former city commissioner loses close race in District 85

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — While some may call it a loss, Dr. Aristotle Kirkland calls his defeat to Representative Rick Rehm for District 85 in the Alabama House of Representatives a learning opportunity after falling short a little over 1,400 votes. “We learned a lot,” Dr. Kirkland said. “It was close I learned a lot […]

Dothan, AL · 2d

256 Today

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256 Today Roundup: Events across North Alabama this week (Nov. 13-19)

It’s that time of year to bundle up and head out to enjoy some favorite holiday activities from Huntsville to Athens to Cullman.  Galaxy of Lights – Huntsville  Starting Nov. […] The post 256 Today Roundup: Events across North Alabama this week (Nov. 13-19) appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 3h

The Birmingham Free Press

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High Dive Named Alabama’s Best New Restaurant of 2026

BIRMINGHAM — High Dive HiFi Lounge in Lakeview has been named Alabama’s best new restaurant of 2026 by Tasting Table, the national food publication’s pick for the state in its... The post High Dive Named Alabama’s Best New Restaurant of 2026 appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Birmingham, AL · 1d

Country Herald

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Alabama Weather Alert: Thanksgiving Storm Risk Nov. 18–24

Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile and Tuscaloosa drivers should monitor major highways.

Alabama · 2d

SoulGrown

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This Jasper men’s store has dressed generations of Alabamians for 77 years

Named the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year, Rusty Richardson has spent decades preserving the values that made Bernard’s a downtown Jasper institution.

Jasper, AL · 2d

Clanton Advertiser

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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 · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

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Seven Alabama Catfish Houses Where Hushpuppies Still Come Free With Every Plate

In Alabama, a catfish dinner is not really complete until a basket of hot hushpuppies hits the table. Some places now charge extra for those little cornmeal bites, but plenty of old-school spots still treat them as part of the deal. This list rounds up seven catfish houses across the...

Alabama · 5h

blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

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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 · 1d

elmoreautauganews.com

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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 · 2d

WSFA

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Alabama liquor shortages renew calls for privatization

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.

Alabama · 17h

Yahoo!

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What Are Alabama Orange Rolls? The Regional Pastry Every Southerner Should Try

When it comes to cozy breakfast pastries that stir up warm feelings of nostalgia, it's hard to find a better example than cinnamon rolls. Southerners (and Americans in general) love to buy these plush treats at bakeshops and to swap recipes at community gatherings and family parties. But in Alabama, church bakeoffs and local dessert swaps often feature a unique twist on the cinnamon roll: the orange roll.

Alabama · 2d

WSFA

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New audit of Alabama prison system finds ‘underlying sense of secrecy’ within the Alabama Department of Corrections

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A new audit of the Kilby Correctional Facility and the Alabama Department of Corrections found an “underlying sense of secrecy within the agency,” according to the Alabama Department of Examiners and Public Accounts (ADEPA). The nearly 400-page audit was published to the Alabama legislature’s...

Alabama · 1d

FOX54 News

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Hard Freeze Friday Night

Tennessee · 17h

elmoreautauganews.com

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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

AL.com

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This week in HS Sports: Does the expanded 6A playoff format work?

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...

Alabama · 3h

WSFA

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AT&T authorized to begin discontinuing landline service in parts of Alabama

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.

Alabama · 2d

tdalabamamag.com

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LIVE Alabama high school football second-round playoff updates

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...

Alabama · 3h