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AFC lifts ‘No Burn’ for southern counties
As rainfall saturates the ground to varying degrees across the state, the Alabama Forestry Commission is lifting the No Burn order in 33 counties in ...
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Influencing outside social media
On a weekend trip to visit my daughter in Gulfport, Mississippi, we shopped at a “Christmas City” event. I met an author there, a former ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, November 17, 2023 7:00 am
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USDA issues ‘No Fires’ alert, Ivey declares No Burn Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service recently prohibited fires throughout Alabama’s national forests. The announcement followed Governor Kay Ivey’s statewide burn ban, known ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 16, 2023 7:00 am
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Coleman declares candidacy for revised Congressional district
State Senator Merika Coleman (D-Birmingham) declared candidacy for Alabama’s revised 2nd Congressional District Friday. If elected, the Pleasant Grove resident will fill the spot vacated ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, November 13, 2023 1:09 pm
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Honoring the veterans we love
Veterans Day is a time when communities and families honor those who give their lives in service to our nation. We celebrate veterans and their ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, November 12, 2023 7:00 am
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Ivey Proclaims Alabama Military Day
On Friday, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Nov. 9 as Military Day, recognizing Alabama’s commitment to the men and women who have served in the military ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 3:33 pm
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Alabama taxpayer rebates begin in December
Governor Kay Ivey spoke on providing meaningful financial relief to working Alabama residents during a Nov. 1 media release. As part of the announcement, she ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:40 pm
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Finding, working toward life’s purpose
A little over six months ago I learned of a local student who attempted to take their own life. Heartbroken for this youth who felt ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, November 2, 2023 7:00 am
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Moore, Sewell support Standing with Israel
Alabama congressional representatives committed to Standing with Israel on Oct. 25, supporting the bipartisan resolution to stand with Israel as it defends itself against the ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 7:00 am
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Cortez nominated for Mr. Huntingdon
Huntingdon College hosted homecoming festivities, complete with a football game and ceremony on Oct. 14. Greenville resident Joshua Cortez was nominated as a Senior Man ...