July 2023 – Page 14

USPS is making changes to your mail, starting July 9

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore The U.S. Postal Service is making some changes. Starting July 9, the price of a Forever Stamp will increase by 3 cents from 63 cents to 66 cents. The increase, according to USPS, […]

Huntsville Parks and Rec works to keep up with city’s growth

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner Huntsville Parks and Recreation Director James Gossett has been on the job during a time of growth for his department. He’s been the director for two years and has been with the city […]

Birmingham nonprofit doesn’t want missing check from Rep. John Rogers

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Hannah Denham William Barnes was surprised to find himself reading a letter reminding him to cash a check he never received. Barnes, the CEO of the Birmingham Urban League, told AL.com his organization never received the $15,573.53 […]

World’s largest wood pellet producer breaks ground on plant in Alabama Black Belt

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Dennis Pillion The largest wood pellet producer in the world broke ground this week on what will be its largest facility yet, located in rural west Alabama. Enviva, an energy company that specializes in producing […]

Tuberville praises $1.4 billion for broadband he voted against: Alabama GOP will ‘damn sure take credit,’ Doug Jones says

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Sen. Tommy Tuberville used a tweet to call attention to more than a billion dollars in federal aid to expand broadband access across Alabama. But he didn’t vote for the 2021 legislation that […]

3-year-old Birmingham boy dead from apparent accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A 3-year-old boy died early Friday when authorities believe he accidentally shot himself in the head. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the boy as Kayden Goldman. Birmingham 911 received call at 12:55 […]

Supreme Court rules mail carrier should have had Sundays off

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By: Staff, Wire Businesses will have to demonstrate “substantial increased business costs” as justification for denying Sundays off for Christians who feel strongly that the day should be reserved for worship and rest under a recent […]

Slain Daphne restaurant manager a devoted father of two, outdoorsman, avid Auburn fan

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Warren Kulo The 38-year-old Daphne restaurant manager found shot to death Thursday loved his sons, the outdoors and Auburn Tigers football, according to a GoFundMe started by the mother of one of his sons. Jason Michael Mallette […]

Graphic artist doesn’t have to design wedding websites for same-sex couples, SCOTUS rules

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

By The Associated Press In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The […]

Viola Davis Celebrates 20th Wedding Anniversary: “The Best is Yet to Be”

July 3, 2023 Bouldin 0

by Marcus Greenlee, BDO Contributing Writer Award-winning actress Viola Davis has a lot to celebrate lately. She’s been in the critically-acclaimed film “AIR” about Michael Jordan’s relationship with Nike, she has a number of high-profile films […]