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Pay It Forward: Katrina Wilson of Montgomery
Katrina Wilson is a tennis instructor at O’Connor Tennis Center and part of the Central Alabama Tennis Association. She teaches tennis to students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn the game. “I am a huge fan of everything that she does, her hard work, her dedication,...
U.S. Citizens wrongfully removed from Alabama voter list
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - James Stroop lives in Union Grove and has lived in the U.S. his whole life. He’s voted in every election he could and even applied to be a poll worker this November. When he got a letter from his local registrar he thought it was to tell him his application was approved. That’s not the news he received.
ADPH urges caution against mosquito-borne illnesses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Mosquito bites may seem like just an inconvenience, but they could lead to major health problems. That’s because they can carry deadly diseases, like the West Nile virus. “Symptoms include things like fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, rash,” said Dr. Wes Stubblefield with the...
Hot, humid, and stormy weather Thursday through Labor Day Weekend
Thursday: The high pressure will move northeast of Alabama on Thursday, bringing back southeast winds. That will keep us humid and bring in spotty showers. High temperatures will still be in the middle to upper 90s, and the heat index will be between 100-105+. Football Forecast: UAB takes on Alcorn at 7 PM in Birmingham […]
Alabama considers employment benefits for gig, nontraditional workers
Alabama lawmakers and industry officials are trying to figure out how nontraditional full-time workers can get employment benefits through their jobs. The Alabama Portable Benefits Task Force Tuesday discussed the potential for developing a portable benefits system for independent workers in the state. Portable benefits are employment benefits that are not tied to a single […]
Alabama oyster season 2024: Harvest forecast and industry challenges
Fishermen on Alabama’s coast are gearing up for this fall’s oyster season. But though the forecast shows that the oyster harvest will be comparable to last year’s, it’s a shadow of what the harvest—and the oyster industry—in Alabama used to be. “We still need...
Lowery places in Alabama’s Strongest Man competition
Greenville native Samuel Lowery placed second in the middleweight novice division of Alabama’s Strongest Man 12th competition on Saturday, Aug. 17. The competition was held at The Hangout in Gulf Shores. The men’s middleweight novice competition features male powerlifters under 231 pounds. Lowery graduated from Fort Dale Academy in 2022 where he was an outstanding […] The post Lowery places in Alabama’s Strongest Man competition appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
First Methodist Church of Demopolis sues Alabama-West Florida Conference
The historic First Methodist Church of Demopolis has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference as it attempts to leave the mainstream Methodist denomination. According to al.com, the church filed a lawsuit on Aug. 16 in Marengo County. They had previously tried to take their case along with other churches to the Alabama Supreme Court, which ultimately decided that the matter should be handled in church courts.
Alabama Department of Environmental Management announces over $2.5 million in grants
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Coast is getting a boost in recycling efforts as the Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced over $2.5 million in grants to cities, counties, agencies, and nonprofits across the state. According to an ADEM press release, 18 entities received a total of $2,581,070 in grant funding. Gulf Coast entities […]
Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
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