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The Farm at Rocky Top, a picturesque farm nestled in the heart of Salem, is about to host an extraordinary event this weekend. The much-anticipated Farm at Rocky Top Hay Days Arts and Crafts Festival is set to take place on May 20-21. This groundbreaking event promises to offer a unique shop…

In the summer of 2019, we interviewed Skyler Saufley for the first time. Just 24-years-old then, he’d just won the Magic City Blues Challenge. Now, almost four years later, Saufley was inducted into the 2023 Alabama Blues Hall of Fame on April 30 at The Carmichael Club in Birmingham; he’ll t…

Phenix City is experiencing an exciting surge of development as it will soon welcome a new retail complex to its community. Situated on Highway 280/431 North, the area beside Goodwill and Waffle House will soon be home to several highly-anticipated additions significantly expanding the city’…

The City of Phenix City and retail developers have been working to bring new restaurants and manufacturing facilities to the area. Chicken Salad Chick announced on its Facebook page Tuesday that it’s opening a location in Phenix City beside State Farm and Pizza Hut.

They are headed back to the AHSAA Class 7A state tournament, again. A season after finishing the annual event in fifth place, the Central High…

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The rise of e-commerce and large-scale retail chains has left many small businesses struggling to survive. However, in the face of these challenges, one thing is certain: the power of a supportive community can be a game-changer. By rallying together and actively choosing to support local re…

Like many of you, I sometimes have a hard time understanding the decisions of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. But I do understand that someone has to make the decisions the association makes – even if I think the decisions are wrong and defy logic at times.

I would like to comment on the article in last week’s paper “The Cost of Permitless Carry.” Some of the article I agreed with and some I did not; however, I do agree with the loss of revenue. Sheriff Taylor had shared that the Russell County Sheriff’s department uses the revenue from permits…

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The Farm at Rocky Top, a picturesque farm nestled in the heart of Salem, is about to host an extraordinary event this weekend. The much-anticipated Farm at Rocky Top Hay Days Arts and Crafts Festival is set to take place on May 20-21. This groundbreaking event promises to offer a unique shop…

The Crawford Community Center, formerly known as the Crawford Maintenance Club, which is located at 4500 Hwy 80, celebrated its renovation completion with a ribbon cutting. The building saw a complete renovation and has been dedicated to the memory of John Hagler, a long-time member who kept…

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With more than 3.5 million kids in Alabama in need of intervention, making Freedom Farm a reality became a priority for the Lumpkins. The dream got a jump start when the Lumpkins got a call from Jacob Johnson, the Russell County School District’s Director of Prevention and Support Services.

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In the summer of 2019, we interviewed Skyler Saufley for the first time. Just 24-years-old then, he’d just won the Magic City Blues Challenge. Now, almost four years later, Saufley was inducted into the 2023 Alabama Blues Hall of Fame on April 30 at The Carmichael Club in Birmingham; he’ll t…

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