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Court filings provide additional details of the US’ first nitrogen gas execution
A corrections officer who helped carry out the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution said in a court document that the inmate had normal blood oxygen levels for longer than he expected before the numbers suddenly plummeted.
Northern Alabama, Southern Tennessee Alert: Possible Severe Storms Friday Evening
Huntsville, AL – A low chance of severe storms is forecasted for Northern Alabama this Friday evening, from 3 PM to 8 PM CDT, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville. The primary threats include damaging winds and heavy rainfall, with a lesser chance of large hail. The...
Five men charged with receiving $178k from sextortion victims, including Michigan teen led to suicide by international scheme
Four Georgia men and one Alabama man have been indicted for receiving more than $178,000 from sextortion victims, including a northern Michigan teenager driven to suicide because of the scheme.
Storm threat continues into Friday afternoon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Late Friday morning a line of storms pushed through the area, some of which were on the strong side. With the strong to severe storms that tracked through Northeast Alabama late morning into the afternoon, the atmosphere was able to use up some of that fuel for storm development. If the […]
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
On June 24, 2024, Shakea Miller made history by becoming the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. Her institution, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College (1 on 1 T&T), officially opened in Phenix City, marking a significant milestone in the landscape of higher education.
Alabama case will decide if state can prosecute people who help abortion-seekers find care
A federal court judge in Alabama will soon answer a crucial question: In a state where abortion is illegal, can health care providers and advocates be punished for helping patients seek the procedure elsewhere?. In 2022, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the state’s...
Surprise GOP candidate jumps in race to replace longtime Alabama Rep. John Rogers
The race to replace John Rogers in the Alabama state House isn’t over yet. Republican Erskine Brown Jr., has jumped into the race to challenge Democrat Kelvin Datcher for the House seat representing parts of Birmingham and the suburbs in Jefferson County. Brown and Datcher will both be on...
Two couples drop wrongful death suit against Alabama IVF clinic and hospital
MOBILE, Ala. — Two couples who sued a hospital and in-vitro fertilization clinic over the accidental destruction of their frozen embryos have dropped their lawsuit, months after Alabama's supreme court ruled they could pursue wrongful death claims because embryos could be considered children. Emily and James LePage and William...
See For Yourself Alabama: Ghost Captured On Doorbell Camera!
I know you might not be ready for the supernatural/scary stuff yet but this is really interesting. Believe what you believe, but the video will make you think. Now I'm usually not one that jumps to conclusions. I do believe in spirits, just not “ghosts” in the traditional sense.
Birmingham initiative aims to boost local businesses and property values
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The city of Birmingham announces the launch of a new program designed to improve small businesses and buildings within the city. The Facade Improvement Program is an initiative that offers loans to small businesses up to $50,000 within the city limits to support infrastructure upgrades to properties.
UAB signs agreement to acquire Ascension Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Video above: UAB to take over Ascension St. Vincent's Health System. The chief operating officer of Ascension Medical Group announced that the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System signed an agreement to acquire ownership of Ascension Alabama in an email sent to patients Friday. "Together,...
[LISTEN] Midweek Minute with the Superintendent – Aug. 1, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Listen to this week’s episode of Midweek Minute with the Superintendent featuring Dr. Michele Eller of Sylacauga City Schools. The new school year is upon us! This week, Dr. Eller and Michael Brannon discuss all of the new upgrades coming to the SCS campuses ahead of the 2024-25 school year as well as those that are currently in the works.
Baby Woodfin arrives: Mayor and wife welcome new child
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced today that his wife, Kendra, gave birth to a healthy baby girl. “Baby Woodfin is here!,” he posted on X. “She is beautiful and healthy! Mom is doing well! We are excited and very blessed. Grateful for our village!”. The mayor married Kendra...