Annie Huffstutler, 44 years old, is being charged with murder in connection with the death of Shawn Christian Watson, 38 years old, according to the records of the Dale County Jail. Ariton is a small town of less than 1,000 people located approximately 75 miles southeast of Montgomery. Sheriff Mason Bynum told the Dothan Eagle…
The nation will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday honoring the abolition of slavery in the United States, this week. The holiday, which is observed annually on June 19, has its origins on June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the emancipation of Black people following the end of the Civil War,…
Having a quick pizza delivered can be a lifesaver when you’re too busy to cook in the evening. You are no longer restricted to a typical plain pie thanks to the efficient and reasonably priced options provided by pizza chains like Little Caesars, Pizza Hut, and Domino’s. Little Caesars’ catchphrase, “Pizza! Pizza!” has helped the…
It’s enjoyable to celebrate your own birthday, but it’s probably even more enjoyable to celebrate the birthday of your favorite fast food restaurant. Why? Because brands love to make their birthdays a month-long or even year-long celebration, whereas ours only lasts a day—or perhaps a weekend, if you’re celebrating a milestone. Dairy Queen is a…
The woman from Rochester, New York, was able to save more than $400,000 thanks to a single phone call. After receiving a phone call from a woman who wanted to buy gold worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, Mike DeMarino, the proprietor of Med City Coin & Bullion, became suspicious of the situation. “She said…
On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez will report to federal prison to start serving an 11-year sentence for acting as an Egyptian agent and accepting cash and gold bribes. According to his own attorney, the New Jersey Democrat has been called “Gold Bar Bob” for the crimes. In court documents filed last month, Menendez’s…
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation has awarded Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas & North Louisiana (RMHC AR & NLA) a $500,000 Challenge Grant to help build a new Ronald McDonald House inside Baptist Health in Little Rock. Through this project, Central Arkansas will see the opening of the first Ronald McDonald House in-hospital,…
A multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections connected to a brand of pistachio cream that is imported and sold in the US is being looked into by two government agencies. The outbreak was connected to Emek-brand Pisachio Cream, which was imported and sold to restaurants, food service establishments, and wholesale distributors, according to the Centers for…
By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor A banner year for boys soccer in Shelby County meant that there were many players deserving to be named the best in the county. Westminster OM’s Aiden Gamble led the Knights in scoring en route to a state championship, Indian Springs’ Alex Hage spearheaded his team’s attack with a…
By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer PELHAM – The Pelham Senior Center turned its monthly potluck luncheon into something far deeper than a shared meal this May. In the spirit of Memorial Day, residents gathered not only to enjoy home-cooked dishes but to reflect together on the sacrifices made by the men and women of…
