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VictoryLand to continue Christmas charity

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Friday, December 9th, 2011, 6:43pm
VictoryLand to continue Christmas charity

SHORTER, ALA — December 9, 2011  — VictoryLand may not be the brightly lit, bustling place it used to be this Christmas. But the Christmas spirit is still alive and well. The company will continue its holiday tradition of providing toys to needy children in Macon County this year.

The company will hand out toys on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. (in the main lobby) to the children of Macon County.

Unfortunately, some out-of-work former employees of VictoryLand will find themselves on the receiving end of the tradition this year instead of helping others as they have in the past.

Information Source: Victoryland

 

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Victoryland looks to restore liquor license

Submitted by John Shryock
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011, 3:52pm
Victoryland looks to restore liquor license

SHORTER, AL (WSFA) - Macon County's Victoryland gaming facility is seeking a permit that would allow it to sell liquor once again.

The facility surrendered its license to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board more than a year ago as it worked to keep agents from entering the facility without search warrants.

The ABC Board confirmed that initial paperwork has been filed by Victoryland.

The permit could be approved by October, but the exact date is unknown because Victoryland is currently waiting on the Macon County Commission to approve the request. The ABC Board is also waiting on additional paperwork before approving the permit.

Victoryland's permit request is "Special Retail More Than 30 Days" and would be valid for one fiscal year: October 1 to Sept. 30.

The liquor license would apply ONLY to the simulcast betting area of the facility.

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Hyundai buys, donates 9 cars to local schools

Submitted by John Shryock
Friday, August 19th, 2011, 1:34pm

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Hyundai Motors Manufacturing America makes the cars and sells them to customers. Thursday, they turned the tables, becoming the buyer.

HMMA decided to purchase nine new Hyundai Elantras and Sonatas from Capitol Hyundai in Montgomery.

The company then donated the vehicles to the drivers education programs at schools in Montgomery, Bullock and Macon counties. They'll be used at teaching tools to make about 2,000 students safer drivers each year.

Hyundai says the cars were, in some cases, replacements for cars donated to the systems a few years ago.

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Winn Dixie completes voluntary recall on in-store bakery items

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 9:49am
Winn Dixie completes voluntary recall on in-store bakery items

On Friday, August 5, 2011, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., issued a voluntary recall on potentially mislabeled items from its in-store bakeries. Following this announcement, Department of Agriculture & Industry food safety inspectors began conducting recall effectiveness checks in Winn-Dixie stores throughout Alabama.

The items listed below are being recalled because the products may be mislabeled:

  • “Winn-Dixie Lemon Bar” cakes
  • “Winn-Dixie Chocolate Cherry Bar” cakes
  • “Winn-Dixie Bakery Iced Cinnamon Rolls - 6 Pack”

The mislabeled products may contain undeclared egg and/or wheat. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. Individuals sensitive to wheat protein can suffer a moderate-acute allergic reaction.

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Bentley Awards Grant for Training at Macon County Auto Supplier

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 4:43pm

MONTGOMERY—Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $30,000 grant to help boost the skills of 10 workers at an automotive industry supplier in Macon County. 

            The grant will help Halla Climate Systems Alabama train the workers in methods to improve production efficiency. Opened in 2004, the facility supplies heating and air conditioning systems for vehicles made at Hyundai’s Montgomery plant.

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Auburn vs. Alabama Donation Drive Competition Benefiting Goodwill Industries. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010, 10:02am

 

Iron Bowl is just around the corner, so it's time for some pre-game competition between Auburn and Alabama fans. Bring your donations of clothing, shoes, toys, books, furniture and any other household items to the Peppertree Shopping Center! Donate to your favorite team to help them WIN!!!

Goodwill employees will be on site writing receipts. For more information, please contact Kristen Sherer, Public Relations Director, at (334) 323-8230

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Trade Adjustment assistance deadline Sept. 23 -- ALFA Farm News

Submitted by News Staff on Tuesday, September 21st, 8:20 am

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama catfish producers who apply — or have already applied — have received “group approval” for participation in the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers program, a decision that will help streamline the application process. The application deadline is Sept. 23.

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