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Popular Selma Restaurant Owner Drowns in Valley Grande

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County authorities are investigating the accidental drowning of a Valley Grande man. The victim in the case — was the owner of a popular Selma restaurant — and he was well-known throughout the community. “Everybody knows him. I mean, this is a staple restaurant in our area. I mean, he did so much for…

Alabama Biologists Teach Montgomery Youth Fishing Skills

Montgomery kids were given a chance to learn a new skill Friday morning. The city of Montgomery and the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries hosted ‘Go Fish, Alabama.’ Local children were taught by volunteers the necessary steps and regulations to fishing. The event also had a mobile catch center trailer that included fishing equipment for all participants. There…

Alabama Holds Day of Free Fishing

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – June 8 is “Free Fishing Day” in Alabama. The one-day event lets Alabamians fish recreationally in most public waters without a fishing license. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources designates the day annually as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,…