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Ivey marks opening of venture focusing on pristine Alabama spring water

Alabama Mineral Springs LLC officially started production Wednesday at a $6 million bottling plant.
June 6, 2024
Nameplate reads J. Pepper Bryars

Like Chilton County’s peach trees, Alabama’s occupational license laws need regular pruning

Motorists who travel I-65 between Birmingham and Montgomery during summertime often enjoy the tradition of stopping in Clanton for a freshly-picked basket of Chilton County’s famous peaches. There’s something special about that part of Alabama, a Goldilocks zone that produces those thick, juicy, tasty treats. Not too cold. Not too hot. Just right. Well, that … Continued
July 11, 2019

Major party qualifying in Alabama House District 42 begins

The Alabama Republican Party announced that qualifying will open for the special election in Alabama House District 42 at 8:30 a.m. CST. Qualifying will close on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The special primary election for House District 42 will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, with a special primary run-off … Continued
June 13, 2019

Civil War Living History event today with a skirmish on Saturday

The Alabama Historical Commission and the Confederate Memorial Park are hosting their Annual Civil War Living History and Saturday Skirmish on Saturday, Today’s event begins at 9:00 am today and lasts until 1:00 pm. Saturday’s event will be from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday. Both will be held at Alabama’s Confederate Memorial Park … Continued
April 26, 2019

Verbena drug trafficker gets life in prison

James Calvin Talley, Jr., age 37, of Verbena, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, using a phone to facilitate a drug crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm. U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin … Continued
June 28, 2018

Supporters Urge Yes Vote on Amendment 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 1 2016, the Birmingham City Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing Amendment 14 and urging voters to vote “no” on the increasingly controversial amendment. State Representative Jack Williams (R-Vestavia) said, “I was very disappointed by their actions.” State Representative John Rogers (D-Birmingham) opposes Amendment 14 and urged … Continued
November 2, 2016

Ward Urges “Yes” Vote on Amendment 14

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Alabama voters go for to the polls to decide whether they want Donald J Trump (R) or Hillary R. Clinton (D) to be the next President of the United States and other races; but on the back of the ballot there are fourteen Alabama … Continued
October 31, 2016

Senate District 30 Candidates Address Republicans in Chilton County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, April 26 Republican state Senate District 30 candidates: Clyde Chambliss, Harris Garner and Suzelle Josie joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) and Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead at the Republican Pumpkin Patch rally in Clanton Alabama. Clyde Chambliss was the first to speak. Chambliss said that he … Continued
May 7, 2014