SUMMARY: After two months, a Christian bookstore in Athens has reopened following significant tornado damage. The C I Bookstore, which has served the community since 1955, suffered extensive losses, with around $500,000 in damages, including inventory and electronic systems. Owner Lance Taylor, alerted by neighbors to the disaster, notes the rebuilding process has been a chance for a fresh start, now located just around the corner from its original site. The community’s support during this challenging time has been invaluable, with many grateful to see the store return as a local resource for faith-based literature.

Nearly three months after a tornado swept through the downtown Athens square and ripped apart the CEI Bookstore, the community staple is back in business. 

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SUMMARY: West Mobile County residents are frustrated after the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System closed Big Creek Lake to recreational activities last month, forcing them to find new fishing spots. At a recent community meeting, residents expressed their anger and nostalgia, highlighting the lake’s importance to their heritage. Matthew Frasier, leader of the “Takeback Big Creek Lake” initiative, criticized the permanent closure, arguing that a compromise could be reached. Current mayoral candidate Steve Noadine suggested that collaboration with a conservation group might help reopen the lake. Residents remain hopeful for a resolution to restore access to their cherished fishing spot.

West Mobile County residents are demanding answers after being forced to find a new place to fish.

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SUMMARY: Marquette has filed a response to the civil lawsuit from Stephen Perkins’ family, asserting that his shooting death by a Decatur police officer was justified. The former officer claims that Perkins posed an imminent threat during a botched repossession in September 2023, asserting his right to self-defense and qualified immunity under Alabama’s Stand Your Ground laws. He denies violating Perkins’ constitutional rights and argues that he is protected from prosecution. This response is part of the legal proceedings leading to a March 25 hearing where a judge will decide if the case will proceed, as Perkins’ family seeks accountability.

There is a new development in the civil lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Perkins, the man shot and killed by a Decatur police officer in 2023

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