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Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
‘Kicks & Cuts’ wants to send 1,000 kids back to school with fresh shoes and haircuts
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Church at the Crossing wants to send 1,000 kids back to school with ‘fresh kicks and cuts’: new shoes and haircuts to start the school year. Last year, Church at the Crossing helped over 750 families and, this year, the church is determined to “positively impact” even more.
Eufaula City Schools adding more school resource officers
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - A local school system is adding school resource officers to be in the building during school hours and for events. Eufaula City Schools already had two resource officers but now they are increasing that number. “Absolutely 100 percent, safety is number one,” said parent Ashley Hutto....
What happened to the Dothan time capsule horned frog?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - To unravel the mystery, we set sights on the one place with Dothan’s deepest history. The person with great knowledge on the topic is Dothan Houston County Library Director Chris Warren. “Thinking about what was going on in Dothan’s history 100 years ago is really...
Dixie Baseball Majors World Series running bases to crown new champions
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - The Dixie Baseball Majors World Series is coming down to its final innings. This weekend, twelve teams from eleven different states gathered in the dugouts of Eagle Stadium in Ozark -- competing for the chance to take home this year’s Majors World Series title. Spending...
After a brief break, heavy rain and thunderstorms to return to the Wiregrass Wednesday
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN) – The Wiregrass has enjoyed a break in the widespread showers and thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday, but heavy rain is set to return to the forecast starting on Wednesday. Any isolated showers are expected to end for the remainder of Tuesday evening. The overnight hours...
Troy All-Stars remain alive in Dixie Belle’s World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a long weather delay, the Troy All-Stars – representing Alabama – remain alive in the Dixie Softball Belle’s (16U) World Series. After starting the tournament off with a win over Louisiana on July 20, the Belles dropped game two to...
Thomas honored by County Commission resolution
Doris C. Thomas, who passed away in May, was honored with a resolution of memoriam from the Crenshaw County Commission for her work and dedication to the community and her family. Thomas’s friends and family gathered in the Campground Methodist Church building, where her children, Andy Thomas, Angie Morgan and Stewart Thomas accepted the award […] The post Thomas honored by County Commission resolution appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Bill to rename Dothan post office passes U.S. House
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The post office in downtown Dothan could soon bear the name of a World War II veteran and longtime mail carrier. On Monday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6162 by voice vote without any objection. That bill, which was introduced by Representative Barry Moore in November 2023 and was cosponsored by the other six representatives from the state of Alabama (Robert Aderholt, Jerry Carl, Gary Palmer, Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Dale Strong), would officially rename the post office at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan as the LaBruce ‘Bruce’ Tidwell Post Office.
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.
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