August 2023 – Page 10

Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Its 90th Church Anniversary

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by Sandra F. Beckard and photos by John Wilson When thinking of a 90th Anniversary, the first thing that comes to mind is a Wedding and the traditions that go with it, especially the gifts. […]

Michael Oher, of ‘Blind Side’ fame, alleges Tuohys made millions off lie, says he wasn’t adopted

August 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mark Heim Former NFL and Ole Miss star Michael Oher, whose life story was the subject of the Oscar award-winning movie “The Blind Side,” is now saying he was never adopted by Sean and Leigh […]

Former Alabama priest Alex Crow wrote that Jesus told him to flee with 18-year-old: ‘I will always be a father to you’

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By Warren Kulo Letters written by a defrocked priest who “abandoned” his duties to the Archdiocese of Mobile indicate he believes he and the 18-year-old female who accompanied him to Europe were told by Jesus to […]

‘Get them off their fannies:’Gov. Kay Ivey on how to grow‘ Alabama’s workforce

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By Paul Gattis Despite Alabama’s record low unemployment rate, Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday the fact that about 50,000 eligible workers are not even looking for jobs is a problem. The solution? “We’ve got to […]

DONALD TRUMP INDICTMENT IN GEORGIA ‘PURE POLITICS,’ TOMMY TUBERVILLE SAYS

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By Howard Koplowitz Donald Trump’s fourth and latest indictment, handed down Monday by a Georgia grand jury, was “pure politics,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., said Tuesday. Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, compared Democrats to leaders […]

Federal judges review Alabama’s new congressional map, lack of 2nd majority- Black district

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By The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Federal judges reviewing Alabama’s new congressional map on Monday sharply questioned if state lawmakers ignored the court’s directive to create a second-majority Black district, so minority voters […]

Huntsville Utilities proposes 35% increase in water rates

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By Paul Gattis A proposal to increase water rates by 35 percent is significant enough that Huntsville city council President John Meredith took the unusual step last week of inviting Huntsville Utilities customers to the Aug. 24 […]

Florida doctor’s mistake cost woman hands, feet and him $9,444 in professional discipline

August 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

By David J. Neal Miami Herald (TNS) and Tribune Media Services An Ocala doctor missed the signs of sepsis during a woman’s emergency room visit and it cost a woman her limbs, according to a state […]

Product recall: Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough bars contain wood chips

August 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Mark Heim Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough bars due to the potential of wood fragments. The announcement was made Thursday and applied to the “break and bake” […]

What is alpha-gal syndrome? Spit from lone star tick bite causing red meat allergy

August 15, 2023 Bouldin 0

By The Associated Press More than 100,000 people in the U.S. have become allergic to red meat since 2010 because of a weird syndrome triggered by tick bites, according to a government report released Thursday. But […]