2024 – Page 36

$21.6 million set to improve Alabama walking and biking pathways in 31 cities

October 30, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Heather Gann Thirty-one Alabama cities will soon be receiving their share of $21.6 million recently awarded for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) projects by Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). The program […]

10.30.24 LEGAL NOTICE: Sutton Estates Multi-family Residential Presentation

October 30, 2024 Portia Orr 0

A presentation regarding Sutton Estates, a proposed multifamily residential development to be located at approximately 2105 Winchester Road, Huntsville, Al 35811, Madison County, AL, will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 4 pm.

HUNTSVILLE POLICE: MAN WHO ACCIDENTALLY SHOT PREGNANT WOMAN CHARGED WITH RECKLESS MURDER OF UNBORN BABY

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

A 27-year-old Huntsville man has been arrested for the Saturday shooting of a pregnant Huntsville woman, authorities say. At 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, officers arrived at the 200 block of Binford Drive and found […]

Black residents say Alabama highway project caused flooding, damaged homes: ‘We need you to fix it’

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

By The Associated Press Black residents say they have been dealing with flooding that damaged their homes and posed risks to their health ever since the state expanded a highway through their community in south […]

Alabama lawmakers grill parole board over low parole rates: ‘We want specific answers’

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Ivana Hrynkiw Leigh Gwathney, the chair of Alabama’s parole board, testified before Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday to address concerns about the board’s sharp decline in parole grants last year. Lawmakers from both parties questioned […]

Alabama’s one-and-done vote: How straight ticket voting dominates elections

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp When Alabama voters grab the ballot on Nov. 5, they will have a choice to make among several candidates for President led by Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. But if […]

Woman to Woman (Men, are You Listening?)

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Cindi Branham November 1st has come rushing in upon us like a MAGA trying to be on the front row of a Trump rally. It’s here, and this will be my last column before […]

Voter Alert: Election Protection Is Key

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Sheila McNeil, chair of the Madison County Democratic Executive Committee (Huntsville, AL) As the final days of the general election approach, I’d like to share some critical election protection information for voters in […]

Evacuated Residents of Birmingham’s Historic Bankhead Towers Face Bounced Checks and Unmet Promises

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Former residents of Birmingham’s historic Bankhead Towers building report that daily meal reimbursement checks, issued to support them after an emergency evacuation, have repeatedly bounced. Following an official condemnation of the building […]

Expect to pay more for electricity, trash pickup in Huntsville starting in January

October 29, 2024 Bouldin 0

By John R. Roby Huntsville’s city council Thursday night ratified rate increases for electricity and trash pickup that will start in January. The hit to most users’ wallets will total about $10.50 per month starting then. […]