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Rare yellow cardinal spotted in Helena
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In 2018, a rare male northern cardinal appeared in Alabaster flaunting a genetic mutation of yellow feathers and coloring as opposed to the typical red hue. This bird, nicknamed “Mr. Yellow,” gained global attention from nature magazines, conservation organizations, birdwatching publications and university research groups, among others.
Montgomery officials propose ordinances implementing curfew, parental accountability
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery City Council Public Safety Committee is considering two ordinances that could address criminal activity in the capital city. The committee is revisiting a discussion on implementing a citywide curfew for minors, which would prohibit them in public places after 9 p.m. from Monday through Friday and after 11 p.m. on the weekends.
Fans who attended last season's Magic City Classic receive priority access to tickets
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Fans who purchased tickets to last year's Alabama State win over Alabama A&M in the McDonald's Magic City Classic will be provided the first opportunity to purchase tickets to the 2024 match-up. The early purchase period for returners is July 17 to August 8 and will be available to the general public on August 9.
Selma Mayor introduces plan to reduce city districts from eight to five, eliminate elected Council President
Selma Mayor James Perkins Jr. gave the Selma City Council a plan that would reduce the council from eight wards to five wards and eliminate the elected position of council president. Perkins presented his plan at the City Council’s July 9 work session. He introduced the plan to the public...
Clip of Ole Miss student making racist gestures at Black woman played at RNC sparks backlash
A video played at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening included a clip of a white University of Mississippi student making monkey gestures at a Black woman on campus earlier this year. The video, meant to praise anti-“woke” college students, used a clip from early May in which pro-Palestinian demonstrators — protesting…
Cullman police and fire departments gear up for Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Officers of the Cullman Police Department, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office and Cullman Fire Rescue met Tuesday afternoon and again on Wednesday to finalize plans for Rock the South 2024. The event will draw together resources of the three agencies along with Cullman EMS, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (State Troopers), multiple volunteer fire departments from across the county, Guntersville Police Department and the sheriff’s offices of Jackson, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties.
Four-Star EDGE Keenan Britt Drops His Top 5 and Sets a Commitment Date
2026 EDGE prospect Keenan Britt from Oxford, AL, has listed his top 5 schools and set his commitment date for July 29th. The Gamecocks, alongside Oregon, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Auburn, are vying for his commitment.
Rural hospitals — and some urban ones — struggle for financial fitness
As mayor of a small town in rural Alabama, your daily concerns should be public safety, sanitation, economic development and such — not trying to keep the city’s hospital open. But that’s a hot topic for Mayor Sheldon Day in Thomasville, where the city’s four-year-old hospital is about...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Get to Know: Hoover High teacher Susan Norris
Susan Norris is a peer helping teacher at Hoover High School. Peer helpers are students trained to tutor and mentor other students and help resolve student disputes. A: I graduated from Auburn University in 1994, so I’ve been teaching in some fashion on and off since then. My degree is in chemistry and math. I have a master’s in both of those, but right now I actually teach an amazing class at Hoover High School called peer helping.
$3 lottery ticket bought in Hickory hits for $100K
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A lottery ticket purchased in Hickory by an Alabama resident ended up hitting for a big prize, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Thursday. Alabama resident Christopher Baker bought $3 Quick Pick at Jack B. Quick on Old NC 10 and doubled his prize when he hit a multiplier. “I […]
From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster
After spending years working with Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Paul Curcio hopes to help educate people on how to get their mind, body and soul grounded while also providing plates of barbecue when Brother Paul’s BBQ comes to Alabaster later this year. The post From food service to food ministry: Paul Curcio to begin Brother Paul’s BBQ in Alabaster appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Scattered rain and cooler temps for the weekend!
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Taking a break from the heat for the next few days with highs in the 80s for the next several days. A stationary front will allow for the daily chance to see showers and thunderstorms heading into the weekend. FRIDAY: Noticeably cooler temperatures! Highs today...
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