Sam Heflin Priceville Mayor

05/29/2026

ALDOT will close I-65 northbound at Exit 318 at Lacon in Morgan County for one night next week to repair the deck of the northbound bridge over the CSX railroad.
Weather permitting, ALDOT plans to close the northbound roadway about 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, and detour all northbound traffic to US-31.
The closure will continue into Wednesday, June 3. The time required for the repair and the duration of the closure will depend on the amount of time permitted for work above the railroad. Crews can work only when there is no train traffic.
🚧Northbound detour
▪️ALDOT will temporarily reopen US-31 northbound for the duration of the I-65 closure. About one mile of US-31 just north of I-65 is currently closed for concrete slab replacement.
▪️US-31 southbound between on US-31 and Lacon Road/Old Highway 31 and I-65 will remain closed.
▪️A temporary signal at the junction of US-31 and the northbound off-ramp will regulate traffic.
▪️From US-31, passenger traffic can take Thompson Road in Hartselle to I-65.
▪️Commercial traffic must continue north to SR-67 in Decatur and return to I-65 in Priceville.
🚧Wide loads must detour at Exit 310 in Cullman and take SR-157 northbound to SR-24 eastbound in Moulton and then SR-67 northbound to SR-20 eastbound in Decatur.
▪️Message boards and signs will direct motorists. State troopers will assist with traffic control.
For real-time traffic and road condition information, visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app.
Planned replacement
Design is ongoing for replacement of the I-65 bridges over the CSX railroad, as well as the bridges over Flint Creek immediately south of the railroad. ALDOT currently anticipates letting the project in late FY2027.

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

05/27/2026

https://www.northalabama.org/blog/post/99-things-to-do-this-summer-in-north-alabama-2021/

Summer is here, and north Alabama has plenty of fun things to do!

05/26/2026

Secretary of State Wes Allen Reminds Alabamians to Register to Vote Before the Primary Runoff Election

Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama citizens that the deadline to register to vote before the June 16, 2026 Primary Runoff Election is Monday, June 1, 2026.

“The right to vote in fair and secure elections is among the most important rights guaranteed to eligible American citizens,” Allen said. “I encourage all eligible Alabamians to register to vote or verify their voter registration status on AlabamaVotes.gov ahead of the June 16 Primary Runoff Election.”

Electronic voter registration may be completed by visiting https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote. A paper voter registration form may be delivered in person or by mail to your local Board of Registrars.

To be eligible to vote in Alabama, one must be a citizen of the United States, reside in Alabama, and be at least 18 years old on or before election day. One must not be barred from voting due to a disqualifying felony conviction or have been judged “mentally incompetent” by a court of law.

On Election Day, polls will be open 7 am to 7 pm. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification when voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot. Cumulative election results will be posted on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov.

For questions about registering to vote in Alabama, please call the Elections Division of the Secretary of State’s office at 334-242-7210 or your local county Board of Registrars.

Secretary Allen commends Alabama’s local election officials for their efforts to ensure the successful administration of a fair, secure, and transparent Primary Runoff Election.

Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov.
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05/19/2026

Please go out and vote today.....

05/18/2026

Secretary of State Wes Allen Issues Important Reminders Ahead of May 19 Primary Election

Montgomery, Ala.– Wes Allen, Alabama’s Secretary of State, is reminding Alabama voters of important information heading into the May 19, 2026 Primary Election.

“Before heading to the polls on May 19, I encourage Alabama voters to visit AlabamaVotes.gov, where they can check the status of their voter registration, verify their polling location, and view their county’s sample ballots,” said Secretary Allen. “I want all Alabama voters to be fully prepared as they plan to exercise their constitutional right to vote on May 19.”

On Election Day, polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters are required to present a valid form of photo identification before voting at their polling place or by absentee ballot.

Election results will be posted on a door or other visible location at each polling place. Cumulative election results will be posted on the Alabama Secretary of State’s website at www.AlabamaVotes.gov.

Secretary Allen held a press conference on May 13, 2026, to provide updates on the impact of the latest U.S. Supreme Court order on Alabama’s redistricting case, the May 19th Primary Election, and the recently called August 11th Special Primary Election. A copy of the Secretary’s prepared remarks from this press conference is available on the Secretary of State’s website. The press conference was also live streamed from the Secretary’s official Facebook account and posted to the Secretary’s page.

During his May 13 press conference, Secretary Allen commented, “Here is what I want every Alabama voter to remember: Go vote on May 19. Votes for statewide constitutional offices, local races, state legislative, and judicial races, as well as statewide constitutional amendments will count on May 19. If you live in Congressional Districts 1, 2, 6, or 7, your vote for those races on August 11 will decide those races.”

Secretary Allen extends his support and gratitude to local election officials as they work hard to prepare for the May 19 Primary Election.

“As Secretary of State and a former probate judge, I will always support Alabama’s dedicated local election officials. Our probate judges, circuit clerks, sheriffs, boards of registrars, and poll workers do the hard work to ensure Alabama elections are conducted in a secure, transparent, and accountable way,” said Secretary Allen.

Wes Allen is Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is Alabama’s Chief Elections Official. Additionally, Alabama law gives the Secretary of State more than 1,000 different duties. To learn more about the Secretary of State and his responsibilities and duties visit www.sos.alabama.gov.
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05/10/2026