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Alabama House passes gaming bills
The Alabama House of Representatives passed two bills Thursday aimed at regulating gaming in Alabama. The House passed House Bill (HB) 151, a proposed constitutional ...
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Beware of Valentine’s Day date site scams
In February, many Alabamians will use online platforms seeking companionship, yet con artists are also lurking in these forums in hopes of exploiting the lonely ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 7:00 am
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Obituary – Terry Johnson Dearden, Sr.
Mr. Terry Johnson Dearden, Sr. of Andalusia died on Friday, Feb. 9, after a brief illness. Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, February 12, 2024 6:51 pm
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Obituary – Billy Wayne Mitchell
Billy Wayne Mitchell, 70, a resident of Andalusia passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, February 12, 2024 6:39 pm
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Dexter Avenue pastor to speak during Freedom Walk
The Rev. Dr. Allen J. Sims Sr., pastor of Dexter Avenue King Memorial Church, will be the guest speaker Saturday, Feb. 10, for the 2nd ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Friday, February 9, 2024 1:32 pm
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Obituary – Dorothy M Peavy
Dorothy M Peavy, 91, a resident of McKenzie passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held on ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, February 8, 2024 4:59 pm
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Obituary – Jimmy Lee Hartin
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Jimmy Lee Hartin on Jan. 30, after a battle with cancer. A lifelong resident ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Thursday, February 8, 2024 4:23 pm
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Ivey awards $188M ‘middle-mile’ broadband funding
Governor Kay Ivey visited her hometown of Camden Monday, to announce the award of more than $188 Million to fund broadband expansion for rural communities ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 4:21 pm
Community News
Willie Spears entertains Butler County students
Butler County high school seniors have just a few more months until graduation and school leaders are doing all they can to encourage them to ...
by Lanell Downs Smith, Monday, February 5, 2024 7:19 pm
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Mud and merriment – A poultry adventure
Maintaining a backyard poultry flock and witnessing all the family dynamics of Chanticleer and his five hen-wives has been quite the poultry adventure. Each moment, ...