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Alabama Power warning customers to avoid scams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Homewood business owner says he was scammed out of $1,500 when he received a call from someone posing as an Alabama Power employee. The caller ID indicated that the call was from the power company, and the scammer claimed that the owner’s power would be shut off if he didn’t pay the alleged overdue bill.
Urgent Recall! Chicken Nuggets Possibly Contains Foreign Matter
Residents of Alabama should be aware of a significant recall affecting Perdue Foods LLC's chicken products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders produced by Perdue Foods. The recall is due to potential metal contamination found in these products.
STD Cases Of Alabama Teens Will Hit Record Numbers
We are doing them a disservice. We as parents need to teach them what could be. People have no appreciation for life anymore. Fortunately, now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Somehow...
LCUWP updates County Commission with program progress
Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Lowndes County community liaison Ursula Crittenden joined Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Program (LCUWP) President Carmelia Arnold to deliver a progress report at the Aug. 12 County Commission meeting. “Inspectors went into [homes identified as needing improvements] and evaluated conditions,” Crittenden said. “They’re doing site evaluations and working on the […]
Tie and Doll collects thousands of pounds of food for hungry school children in Montgomery
The Tie and Doll Stuff the Truck food drive was back in full swing this Saturday. Stuff the Truck volunteers loaded a U-Haul truck with donations as people dropped them off at the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie. They filled it with essential food items for MPS students, including non-perishable foods like granola bars, oatmeal, and mac and cheese. Those items will be put into the backpacks of students in need who may not get enough to eat at home.
Huntsville non-profit urging stronger spay and neuter laws in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One local non-profit in Alabama wants stronger statewide spay and neuter laws. Michelle Maroon with Forgotten Felines, Inc. recently joined 48 Now to speak about everything her organization is doing for abandoned animals in the Huntsville community. Maroon also offered her thoughts on the state’s current...
Midday Nowcast: Hot, Hot, Hot
HOT, HOT, HOT: Highs will be in the upper 90s and low 100s across Alabama today and tomorrow as we remain under a strong upper ridge. The weather will be generally dry both days. Afternoon temperatures will remain in the 90s Thursday and Friday, but on these days we will mention some risk of isolated afternoon showers or storms, which could provide some temporary heat relief, but still most location will remain dry.
Alabama teen dies after head injury during high school football game
An Alabama community is in mourning following the death of a high school quarterback who suffered a brain injury during the school’s season opener Friday night, according to statements from school officials and the teen’s family.
US attorney for Middle District of Alabama resigns months after appointment
United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross, who was appointed in April, has announced his resignation effective Aug. 24. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham area. “It has been an honor to serve the people of the Middle District of Alabama over the past 10 years,” said Ross. “I am thankful to all the federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their support during my time with the Justice Department. These agencies,...
Alabama Extension agent gives tips for starting school garden
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Starting a school garden is not as far out of reach as some may think. Knowing how to secure funding, get started and maintain the garden are great things to consider but are not something to fear. “I’ve been working in community and school gardens for more than 10 years,” said Carmen Flammini, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds regional agent. “One thing I can tell you is that you have to create a community to make a school garden successful.” Flammini, who serves Baldwin, Butler, Conecuh and Escambia counties, said being successful means forming a team...
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