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Riding Smart: Alabama’s Electric Scooter Regulations Unveiled for Safe Travels in Mountain Brook

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MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. — As electric scooters become increasingly popular in urban settings, it is essential for riders to grasp their legal status in the state. The Mountain Brook Police Department has clarified that these electric scooters, often seen as toys, fall under the classification of motor vehicles according to Alabama law. In Alabama, an electric scooter is defined as weighing less than 100 pounds, featuring handlebars, an electric motor, and the capability of reaching speeds up to 20 mph. Importantly, they can be powered by both electric means and human effort. Given this classification, … Read more

Cleveland Clings to Browns Amid Legal Tussle Over Team’s Proposed Move to Brook Park

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Cleveland, Ohio — Tensions are escalating in Cleveland as local authorities have initiated a lawsuit aiming to challenge the Cleveland Browns’ potential relocation. On Tuesday, the city filed in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, contending that the Browns’ ownership is violating state law, potentially derailing plans or compelling a sale of the team to local buyers. The lawsuit leverages the “Modell law,” named after Art Modell who infamously moved the original Browns team to Baltimore in 1996. This Ohio state law was designed to prevent professional sports teams that benefit from taxpayer-funded facilities from relocating … Read more

Stony Brook Film Festival 2024 Marks Year of Firsts: Historic Attendance, Young Winners, and a Documentary Triumph

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Stony Brook, NY – The Stony Brook Film Festival, presented by Island Federal, concluded its 29th season with a vibrant awards ceremony showcasing an eclectic mix of global cinema that thrilled attendees from July 27 at the Staller Center for the Arts. This year’s lineup most notably marked a historic occasion for the festival—it hosted its largest crowd since the pandemic, included a record-breaking number of awards, and celebrated one of the youngest filmmakers to ever receive an accolade at this esteemed event. Throughout the ten-day festival, a total of 36 films from 19 different … Read more

Mountain Brook Doctor Charged in Tragic Traffic Crash Death of 10-Year-Old Daughter, Case Heads to Grand Jury

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Mountain Brook, Alabama – A doctor from Mountain Brook, Alabama, has chosen to forego a preliminary hearing in the case of her 10-year-old daughter’s death in a traffic crash. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Cumbest Mullican, a 45-year-old anesthesiologist, is facing charges of reckless manslaughter and felony attempting to elude. The incident occurred on July 22, 2023, when Annabelle Mullican tragically lost her life. The purpose of the preliminary hearing is for defendants to hear the evidence against them and for a judge to determine if there is enough reason to proceed with a grand jury indictment. … Read more