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Guntersville Alabama News
'Dirty hands and sticky fingers' — Guntersville residents push back against proposed limestone quarry

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) held a public hearing in Guntersville on Thursday night to give local residents a chance to voice concerns about a proposed limestone quarry.

Guntersville City Harbor Alabama News
'Something here kind of smells’: Appeals court questions Guntersville’s $10 deal in lawsuit over City Harbor project

This is plaintiff Joel Kennamer’s third attempt at seeking relief in what he described as a “fraudulent, corrupt scheme” to deprive him and other Guntersville taxpayers of land dedicated for public use.

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WATCH: Guntersville lawyer arrested after ramming a Jeep in Publix parking lot

A video of the incident taken by a bystander shows the truck, with tires smoking, back up and ram the Jeep several times

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Incumbent Leigh Dollar breaks tie, wins Guntersville mayoral runoff — 'It shows every vote counts!'

Leigh Dollar has been reelected as mayor of Guntersville after winning Tuesday's runoff election against challenger Jeff McLaughlin.

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Guntersville mayoral hopeful Jeff McLaughlin denies donating to Hillary Clinton — Campaign finance records show otherwise

While municipal elections are non-partisan, McLaughlin's legislative record as a Democrat in the State House from 2001 to 2010 has had many voters concerned.

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ALGOP backs candidates in Hoover, Guntersville municipal elections

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is taking an unusual step in at least two of the upcoming municipal election runoffs on Tuesday.

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Britt endorses incumbent Leigh Dollar in Guntersville mayoral runoff

Guntersville Mayor Leigh Dollar recently picked up an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) with the runoff election less than a week away.

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Guntersville moves forward with mayoral runoff to break tie despite possible legal issues

After considering potential legal issues, the City of Guntersville is moving forward with a mayoral runoff election later this month.

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Tied: Guntersville mayoral race goes to runoff as candidates receive even number of votes

Incumbent mayor Leigh Dollar and challenger Jeff McLaughlin each earned 1,065 votes after the provisionals were counted during a special called city council meeting Friday afternoon.

2018 Women Who Shape the State Alabama News
Leigh Dollar ahead by one vote in Guntersville mayoral race pending provisional ballots

The winner of Guntersville’s mayoral race is still uncertain after the two candidates were separated by a single vote in Tuesday’s election.

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Legislation renaming Guntersville VA center after Alabama Medal of Honor recipient passes Congress – 'It is an honor to pay tribute to his legacy'

Federal legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), naming the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville in honor of an Alabama Medal of Honor recipient, flew through the Senate on Thursday.

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Guntersville councilman found not guilty of harassing former HD27 candidate

Former Republican candidate for House District 27 Billy Ray Todd accused Watkins of trying to bar him from an NAACP town hall meeting in Guntersville on Nov. 2, 2023, and threatening to call police and the FBI to arrest him if he tried to attend.

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AG Marshall, State Rep. DuBose to discuss changes to Title IX at upcoming town halls hosted by Moms for Liberty, LOCAL Alabama

The Biden administration's changes to Title IX recognizing gender identity as a protected class will go into effect on August 1, just in time for the new school year.

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Guntersville author accuses city councilman of harassment

Councilman Robert Sanchez Watkins appeared in court Wednesday to face allegations of harassment made by author and activist Billy Ray Todd.

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Parents claim racism in Guntersville public schools, NAACP denounces legislature CRT ban at town hall — 'She sounds like she came out of the cotton field'

A group of concerned parents and community members gathered in Guntersville Tuesday evening to discuss concerns of racial discrimination within the Guntersville City School system.

GLAMPING ONE Alabama News
Alabama State Parks adds 'glamping sites' to offer comfort in the outdoors

If you like the idea of camping but prefer air-conditioned, luxurious accommodations, six Alabama State Parks will have just the place for you this summer.

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'Dangerous and downright despicable': Ivey opposes parole of alleged triple murderer

“Under no circumstances should Jimmy O’Neil Spencer be given parole,” Ivey wrote to the Board. “Spencer is a career criminal who is still awaiting trial for killing three innocent people after he was wrongfully granted parole in November 2017.