Buc-ee’s holding grand opening in Leeds
The new Buc-ee’s is at the junction of the I-20 and 78 Junction across the street from Bass Pro Shop.
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Doug Jones holds drive-in re-election rally in Leeds
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones held a re-election rally in Leeds on Monday at the soon-to-reopen drive-in theater at Grand River. Participants were in their cars listening to Jones speak on stage over their car radios or sitting in lawn chairs by their cars to allow for all of the necessary social distancing. Jones and … Continued
Talladega will hold GEICO 500 on June 21 without fans in the stands
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has announced that the GEICO 500, MoneyLion 300 and General Tire 200 automobile races have all been rescheduled for the weekend of June 20 to 21. They will be raced without fans in attendance. “We are excited that NASCAR has announced the rescheduling of our April … Continued
Ivey attends grand opening of Grand River Technology Park
Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) attended the groundbreaking of the Grand River Technology Park adjacent to the Barber Motorsports Park along the vital I-20 corridor connecting Birmingham with Atlanta. “This is an exciting day and thank you all for coming here to celebrate the groundbreaking of Grand River Technology Park,” Gov. Ivey said. “Many … Continued
Leeds man convicted on federal gun and ammunition charges
Tuesday, a federal jury convicted Christopher “Rudy” McNabb from Leeds of three firearm and ammunition related offenses. The jury verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Jay E, Town and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson. The jury returned its guilty verdict against the 44-year-old McNabb after two … Continued
Leeds voters resoundingly reject property tax increase
Leeds voters went to the polls Tuesday and overwhelmingly voted to reject a property tax increase. This was a very highly controversial proposal from the beginning and ultimately voters decided that they were taxed enough already. Leeds Mayor David Miller had said that the money would have been used for a new athletics complex at … Continued
Leeds votes Tuesday on a tax increase referendum
Leeds voters are going to the polls Tuesday to vote on whether or not to raise property taxes in order to finance a number of improvements to the city: including a new football stadium, new library, new city hall, senior center and other improvements. This has been a highly controversial proposal with very vocal people … Continued
Facing primary challenge, Rep. Dickie Drake defends his record
Alabama goes to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the Republican primary. This is the last days for campaigns to reach out to voters to influence their decisions. For many desperate campaigns this is also the time to go negative. In House District 45, incumbent state Representative Dickie Drake, R-Leeds, is facing a primary … Continued
Kay Ivey promotes tourism’s impact on state at Barber Motorsports Park
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was at the Barber Motorsports Park on Tuesday in the Leeds area to promote the positive economic benefits that tourism brings to Alabama. Director of Barber Motorsports Museum Jeff Ray said that in 2017, there were 66,000 visitors to the Barber Motorsports Museum and 240,000 visitors to the park’s events, including … Continued
St. Clair County residents go to polls Tuesday to vote on tax increases
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Residents of St. Clair County vote today on a large property tax increase to benefit the school systems in the county. St. Clair County is served by the Trussville City School System, the St. Clair County School System, the Pell City School System, and the Leeds City School System. … Continued