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Woodstock 5K: Run and Win the Alabama Championship
ANNISTON — The 43rd annual Woodstock 5K will again serve as the Alabama 5K Championship, as sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America. The Woodstock 5K is scheduled for Aug. 3 at Anniston High School along Woodstock Avenue It has played host for 17 RRCA championship races, including six national championships, five regional championships and six state championships. The race is organized by the Anniston Runners Club, a local non-profit organization.
Town Creek man killed at Decatur GE Appliances plant
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - An official at GE Appliances has confirmed an employee was killed after an incident at the plant in Decatur. “The GE Appliances team is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our employees this morning at our Decatur refrigeration plant,” spokeswoman Julie Wood said. “We are working with local law enforcement to understand the cause of this tragic accident and contacting the family of the employee to offer our assistance.”
Meet the owner of local restaurant that features fried chicken, 'smackin cheese' and more
Charmaine Simpson, owner of Fat Momma Lucy’s, celebrated her restaurant being open at its current location, 3909 U.S. Highway 80 in Phenix City, Alabama for a year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning. The name honors the memory of Simpson's grandmother. Learn more here, and check out a few menu items in this short video.
UA Strengthens Commitment to Rural Communities Through STARS College Network
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The University builds...
Alabama: Your Dimes Could Bank You $450,000, Check Your Change
You have better odds of finding one of these coins than winning the lottery!. I always want to mention that any quarter prior to 1965 is silver!. I check every quarter I see. There is another coin that can line your pockets with up to $450,000.00. That’s a lot of...
Are Alabama drivers required to use headlights in rain?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Alabama experiences its summer rainy season, drivers across the state are reminded of the importance of vehicle safety laws, particularly regarding the use of headlights during inclement weather. Drivers are required by law to turn on their headlights when it rains, ensuring safer conditions on the road.
The Weather Authority: Wet pattern continues with below average temperatures
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of mostly light rain are moving across Alabama early this morning as an upper trough persists just to the west. Expect occasional rain today along with a few thunderstorms; temperatures will hover in the upper 70s and low 80s most of the day with a cloudy sky. We note the average high for Birmingham on July 24 is 91.
‘A giant step back for the state’: University of Alabama System closes DEI offices
Following the state ruling, all three institutions in the University of Alabama (UA) Systems across the state officially closed their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices today.
3 Drug-Free Cities In Alabama – After Long A Time, Check Deeply!
WFCN – In a state that frequently faces problems related to substance usage, the success of being drug-free is a source of inspiration and pride. The epidemic of drug abuse and its repercussions is a national problem, and Alabama is no exception. On the other hand, three Alabama cities...
ULA eyes more Vulcan launches after expansion of Alabama rocket factory
DECATUR, Alabama — United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing for a busy schedule of rocket launches after completing of a $300 million-plus expansion project that made its Alabama rocket factory the largest facility of its kind in the world. The growth in Decatur will allow ULA to nearly double...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced July 22 it has awarded more than $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Russellville Municipal Airport in Russellville, Ala., will receive $50,130 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $2,785 from a state grant to install runway end identifier lights for two of the airport’s runways. The City of Russellville will provide $2,785 in matching local funds for a total project value of $55,700.
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