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Anniston Juneteenth trip opens doors to history, college
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (286+ words) " The City of Anniston is organizing a Juneteenth educational field trip July 2 for students in grades 6-12, combining history, culture and college exploration. " Youth participants will visit Spelman College, Morehouse College and the APEX Museum in Atlanta as part of the…...
Anniston offices to close for Juneteenth, trash pickup to continue as normal
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (284+ words) " City offices in Anniston will close Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, giving municipal employees a day to honor the historic holiday. " Residential garbage collection by 121 Disposal will continue on its normal schedule despite the city holiday, according to city…...
Florence residents detail impact of overnight storms
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (38+ words) Florence, Ky. was hit by overnight storms Wednesday into Thursday. Many buildings, including businesses and homes, were left damaged. Florence, Ky. was hit by overnight storms Wednesday into Thursday. Many buildings, including businesses and homes, were left damaged....
Human remains found in east Alabama believed to be 58-year-old man missing more than a week
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (289+ words) Human remains found Monday in east Alabama are believed to be those of a man who was reported missing more than a week earlier. Howard Patrick Brown Jr. , 58, of Oxford, was reported missing June 7 after last being seen on May…...
Alabama faces "catastrophic" flood threat today: Arthur could bring 15 inches of rain
1+ day, 5+ min ago (559+ words) What's left of Tropical Storm Arthur could bring dangerous flash flooding and strong storms to Alabama on Thursday and Friday, according to forecasters. Areas near the coast have a rare high risk for excessive rainfall today that the National Weather…...
Popular Tuscaloosa restaurant closes for renovations
22+ hour, 17+ min ago (283+ words) Hokkaido Japanese Steak and Sushi Bar in Tuscaloosa has temporarily closed its doors for renovations. The restaurant at 607 15th St. E. announced the temporary closure in Facebook post, saying that the business will undergo a transformation. The May 11 post reads, in part:…...
Local firm gets $18 million fuel contract for military installation in Alabama
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (174+ words) The U. S. Army awarded a local business in Daleville, Alabama, a contract to provide fuel services to the Fort Rucker military installation, the Pentagon said in a notice this week. Daleville adjoins the installation and B3 Enterprises LLC, designated a small business…...
Decatur man with prior vehicle break-in conviction charged again
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (460+ words) Jun. 18 Decatur police arrested a man this week on multiple counts of breaking and entering a vehicle after investigating reports of vehicle break-ins this month in Southwest Decatur, police said. John David Vansteenis, 42, of Decatur, was charged with four counts…...
Six suggestions for Father's Day outings in Montgomery
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (411+ words) It's dad's special day, and he deserves some time to get out and active. We have some options in the Montgomery area that could be perfect for the task. Info: Celebrate dad with a weekend on the water. Grab your…...
Donald Trump Scores Major Win in Alabama Elections
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (212+ words) Donald Trump-endorsed Barry Moore reportedly won the Republican Senate runoff election in Alabama. He faced former Navy SEAL sniper Jared Hudson in the race. Ahead of the heated runoff, Trump held a tele-rally, offering words of support for Moore and…...