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4th of July Celebrations in Andalusia

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Independence Day will be celebrated with two big events on July 4 in Andalusia. At 10 a.m., a parade will be held from First Baptist Church on Three Notch Street to Sixth Street, ending at the Veterans Memorial. There will be prizes, throws, candy and patriotic photo opportunities. Call (334) 222-0347 for more information or if you want to be…

ALFA holds Annual Farmers Market Day

ALFA employees get back to their roots and connect with farmers at their annual Farmers Market Day.
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Tomatoes, peaches, pickles, and local honey…. ALFA employees took advantage of “Farmers Market Day” at work. “I got an 8 pound bag of peas and tomatoes. I’m not through shopping yet!” said employee Tonya Robison. Agriculture is Alabama’s main industry, pumping more than 70 billion dollars into the economy each year. And ALFA management says it’s a good for everyone…

ADT Warns of Potential Scam

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ADT alarm system company is warning customers of a potential scam targeting people in Montgomery and across the country. One man who asked to not be identified says he was scammed into signing a new contract with another company when he thought he was getting an upgrade from ADT. “I pretty much lost everything,” he said, “I feel terrible, I…

Behind the Scenes with ASF’s “Beauty and the Beast”

Alabama News Network got a behind the scenes look at rehearsals for ASF's "Beauty and the Beast"-- a million dollar production that already has an overwhelming demand for tickets.
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For three weeks, the cast of “Beauty and Beast” has been singing and dancing, rehearsing their lines, and getting ready to hit the stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. “It was my dream to play this part for so long and to do it twice in one year is just a blessing,” said Alexander Mendoza about playing the “Beast.” The…

4th of July Celebrations Start June 30 in Tuskegee

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Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford has proclaimed the 4th of July weekend in Tuskegee as a Celebration and Commemoration of a “Double Birthday”, in honor of the birthday of the United States of America, July 4, 1776, and the birthday of Tuskegee University, July 4, 1881. The July 4th weekend begins on Thursday, June 30th with the opening of the first…

Wetumpka’s 4th of July Celebration

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4th of July activities in Wetumpka will start at 6 p.m. at Gold Star Park. At 6, Kim Armstrong will be teaching popular dance moves. Free children’s activities will also start at 6. From 6:30-9:00, “Wishbone” will perform.  The fireworks will start at 9. For more information, call (334) 567-5147.

4th of July Events in Pike Road

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On July 4, the Pike Road civic and community clubs will host a parade that will travel throughout the historic district, located along Pike Road. Participation in the parade is open to the public and the theme for entries is Old Glory: Past and Present. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Pike Road Baptist Church (4790 Pike Road), with…

ALDOT Working to Reduce Traffic Congestion on Chantilly Parkway

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The Alabama Department of Transportation is working to reduce traffic and congestion on Chantilly Parkway. A new construction project will bring changes to Chantilly Parkway between Technacenter Drive and Eastchase Parkway. Megan Leonard says she drives down Chantilly Parkway every day and is tired of the traffic jams. “I don’t like being stuck in traffic,” she said, “and there’s a…

Crews Work to Repair Splash Pad at Riverfront

Why isn't the Riverfront Park Splash Pad open yet?
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The temperatures are on the rise and the heat is definitely on, but the Splash Pad at Montgomery’s Riverfront Park is not. After damage to the pump system during the New Year’s Day flooding, it had to be replaced. Crews are out there this week replacing the circulating system. We wanted to know why it has taken the city about…

Peach Jam Jubilee Brings Crowds to Clanton

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It was a big night for Clanton as the city celebrated the end of peach festival week with the Peach Jam Jubilee Friday night. Many were on hand, including the newly crowned peach queens, as well as close to 130 vendors. The event draws visitors from across the state and even some from out of state to come see what…

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