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Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposes using National Guard to fight crime in Montgomery

AUBURN, Ala. (WAKA) – In his victory speech in Auburn, Governor-elect Tommy Tuberville proposed using National Guard troops to fight crime in Montgomery. He told his crowd of supporters, “Folks, I’m going to clean up Montgomery, Alabama. I give you my word. I will make it safe to walk the streets of downtown Montgomery, even if I have to put the National Guard on every damn corner,” he said to applause and cheers.

Montgomery, AL · 6d
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This Underrated Alabama Town Is So Affordable, You’ll Want To Move Immediately

Somewhere between Birmingham and Atlanta, tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, sits a town that most people drive right past without a second glance, and that is honestly their loss. Anniston, Alabama is the kind of place that rewards the curious, the adventurous, and anyone who has ever...

Anniston, AL · 1d
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5 Things Alabama Cemeteries Can Remove From a Grave Without Telling the Family

Under Opelika’s cemetery rules, an iron item on a grave has to go once it starts to rust. Alabama cemeteries each set their own rules, and some let staff remove items without telling the family. Here’s what Alabama cemeteries can remove from a grave without telling the family.

Alabama · 1d
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Gov. Tuberville should lower his media hostility

Alabama governor-elect Tommy Tuberville treats political reporters a lot worse than he treated sports reporters when he was Auburn University’s head football coach. He regaled the sports guys in his office, shared his cellphone number with a few of them, and presumably felt some appreciation that they helped to save his job by uncovering the infamous Jetgate.

Alabama · 1d
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City of Auburn looks toward the future as developments and investments continue

AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — Over the past year, the City of Auburn has attracted eight new businesses and approved expansions for six others, bringing in nearly $400 million in new investment. My questions focused on two things: why businesses are choosing Auburn, and how this growth will affect current and future residents. “In the late […]

Auburn, AL · 1d

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DLA commits $2 billion to critical materials as Anniston expands defense industrial role

The Defense Logistics Agency is committing $2 billion to securing critical materials for national defense, a nationwide effort that comes as Anniston Army Depot undergoes nearly $1 billion in modernization […] The post DLA commits $2 billion to critical materials as Anniston expands defense industrial role appeared first on 256 Today .

Anniston, AL · 1d

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Opelika contractor awarded $22 million bid to replace SR-77 bridge in Etowah Co.

MONTGOMERY (WRBL) — An Opelika business has been awarded a more than $22 million contract to replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on SR-77 in Northeast Alabama, Gov. Ivey announced Monday. The Scott Bridge Company will remove the 87-year-old northbound bridge and replace it with a modern two-lane bridge. The bridge will carry two 12-foot travel lanes […]

Opelika, AL · 2d

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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 · 23h

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Smiths Station City Council appoints new mayor after Richard Cooley's death

The Smiths Station City Council appointed a new mayor Tuesday night. In a 4-0 vote, the council decided Mayor Pro Tem Victoria Green will be the city’s next mayor. Green abstained from the vote. Green will fill the vacancy left by Mayor Richard Cooley, who died Oct. 24 at Columbus Hospice House. He was 79. Cooley became interim mayor of Smiths Station in December 2023 after Bubba Copeland’s death by suicide . He was elected to a full term as mayor 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. Smiths Station followed this process after Copeland and Cooley died. Green is from Phenix City and worked at TSYS/Global Payments for 25 years. She has served as a Smiths Station councilor for six years. “I don’t think six years ago I saw myself in this position,” Green told the Ledger-Enquirer. “My home has been here for 21 years, and I just want my home to be successful, to be prosperous, to be safe, and (for) us to be proud of where we come from.” Smiths Station resident Makenzie Hartley,

Smiths Station, AL · 22h

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Three dogs safely captured along Highway 280 as Sylacauga trapping efforts continue

SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBMA) Three free-roaming dogs have been safely captured along Highway 280 in Sylacauga as the Greater Birmingham Humane Society continues its efforts to remove dogs from the area. The organization announced the captures Tuesday, saying the three dogs are now in the care of Sylacauga Animal Services. The...

Sylacauga, AL · 23h

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Troup County secondary schools to release students early on Friday for football playoffs

LaGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — Students attending Troup County secondary schools will have early dismissal on Friday to support the high school football teams and ensure adequate security coverage from School Resource Officers (SROs) across all events. Officials with the Troup County School System announced on Monday that as the high school football teams embark on […]

Troup County, GA · 2d

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Marcus Fuller chosen as next superintendent of Lee County Schools

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - Lee County school leaders have selected a familiar face to serve as the district’s next superintendent as Dr. Mike Howard prepares to retire at the end of the year. At Tuesday night’s Lee County School Board meeting, members chose Marcus Fuller from a field...

Lee County, AL · 11h

Calhoun Journal

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Jacksonville City Council Approves Trail Lighting, Police Equipment Agreement, Road Closure and Infrastructure Projects

JACKSONVILLE, AL – The Jacksonville City Council addressed infrastructure improvements, public safety equipment, municipal election changes, personnel appointments, and community recognition during its Monday, November 9, 2026, meeting. The council also reviewed several additional matters during its preceding work session, including emergency fire equipment repairs, a proposed city logo, school building maintenance, and pedestrian safety […] The post Jacksonville City Council Approves Trail Lighting, Police Equipment Agreement, Road Closure and Infrastructure Projects appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Jacksonville, AL · 1d

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Childersburg Chamber Coffee highlights Kiwanis projects, city improvements, and holiday events

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly morning gathering was hosted by Childersburg Kiwanis, a community organization focused on supporting local students through initiatives such as Kiwanis Park, college scholarships, grants to schools, and other student-oriented projects and programs. “We raise and spend, on behalf...

Childersburg, AL · 1d

Calhoun Journal

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Anniston to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park on November 11

Anniston, AL – The City of Anniston will recognize the service and sacrifices of military veterans during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Centennial Memorial Park. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Central Time at the park, located at 225 Ken Rollins Way in Anniston. The annual […] The post Anniston to Host Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park on November 11 appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Anniston, AL · 1d

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AL: $9.3 Million in Growing Alabama Awards Will Improve Industrial Sites in 5 Communities

Five industrial sites across Alabama will soon be improved to better attract quality jobs thanks to more than $9.3 million in new funding, Governor Kay Ivey announced recently. The awards are part of the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. Donors receive a tax credit equal to the value of their contributions to approved economic development organizations.

Alabama · 3d

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Piedmont City Council Approves Water Pump Station Replacement and Employee Retention Bonuses

At the November 3rd meeting, the Piedmont City Council addressed malfunctioning parts at the water pump station on Adamson Street. Instructional Technology Manager Ben Singleton explained repair options. The council could pay $20,643.77 for the repair if the station kept the existing pumps, or they could dole out $56,878.20 to replace the motors, pumps, and […] The post Piedmont City Council Approves Water Pump Station Replacement and Employee Retention Bonuses appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Piedmont, AL · 1d

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Gwinnett eyes church land as space to build runs out

Gwinnett County is down to 9% undeveloped land, and county planners say they will go straight to churches in 2027 about building affordable housing on land the churches don’t use.

Gwinnett County, GA · 1d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 6d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Highway 316 will be a construction site in Gwinnett for five more years

Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry had a simple suggestion this week for drivers who use State Route 316 to go to Athens: find a different route for the next few years. GDOT has been gradually turning 316 into a limited access highway for more than a decade, but those efforts are kicking into overdrive now with projects stretching from Lawrenceville to Athens either already under construction or about to get underway in the next few years. The highway is expected to be a construction site in Gwinnett for at least five more years. “Alright so we recommend you go up (Interstate) 85 and take (U.S. Highway) 129 because there’s a little bit of construction going on,” McMurry said during a recent presentation to the Gwinnett Chamber. Chamber members may have laughed at McMurry’s advice, but it may actually be a good to head up 85 to Jefferson and then come south to Athens because 316 will be a big construction zone, at least in Gwinnett, through the beginning of the next decade. Currently, 316 is a limited access highway from Interstate 85 to Buford Drive, as well as at Harbins Road and the eastern terminus of Sugarloaf Parkway.

Gwinnett County, GA · 2d