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Alabama Forestry Association endorses Tom Whatley for state Senate

Whatley is running for re-election in state Senate District 27.

September 9, 2021

Hanwha Cimarron to invest $130 million in Lee County plant

The new plant expansion will create 261 new jobs in the Opelika area.

August 18, 2021

Ten Alabama Counties with the largest population gains

The two counties with the most growth in the state are Baldwin and Madison Counties.

August 14, 2021

Lee County DA Brandon Hughes pleads guilty to two counts

Pursuant to the plea agreement, Hughes has agreed to a three-year sentence for both counts, split to serve 10 months in jail.

June 25, 2021

Black Alabamians are four times more likely to be jailed for marijuana

Alabama has the 16th-highest disparity in the country, according to a recent report.

February 17, 2021

State Sen. Randy Price is recuperating from COVID-19

State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, had his 63rd birthday Monday — a birthday that many feared he would not live to see, due to a truly epic battle with COVID-19. Price is now out of the hospital and getting rehab at a facility in Valley, Alabama, and may get to return home soon. “Happy Birthday … Continued

August 25, 2020

SEC expects to allow fans in the stands with social distancing for 2020 football season

The Southeastern Conference on Tuesday approved rules allowing schools to have fans in the stands, but fans in attendance will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings that cover both the nose and mouth during all of the games in the 2020 season. The announcement was part of new guidelines released by the … Continued

August 19, 2020

12,254 coronavirus cases diagnosed this week alone

Friday’s report capped off a grim week in which the state set a number of record highs. In total, 12,254 Alabamians have tested positive in the last seven days — and 163 have died.

July 24, 2020

State Sen. Randy Price is recovering from COVID-19

State Sen. Randy Price, R-Opelika, released a statement Friday regarding his health following his hospitalization and diagnosis of COVID-19. Both he and his wife, Oline Price, have the virus. “I have been overwhelmed with prayers, love and support since Oline and I fell ill, and it’s something that I will never forget,” Price said. “Thankfully, … Continued

July 17, 2020