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Donations help a back-to-school bash a winner
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - A huge success for the back-to-school bash in Aliceville Friday night. Organizers say 200 book bags were given out, a 44 inch basketball goal, school uniforms, and cash prizes. The event took place at Aliceville City Park. Engaging Our Community Outreach sponsored the event for the...
Former Alabama DB Terrance Howard dies after tragic accident Thursday in North Carolina
Former Alabama football player Terrance Howard died on Thursday, per KHOU. Howard was a walk-on at Alabama before entering the transfer portal. He accepted a full-ride scholarship offer to play at North Carolina Central University this fall. Howard was moving his belongings from Alabama to North Carolina when he got into an auto accident. When […] The post Former Alabama DB Terrance Howard dies after tragic accident Thursday in North Carolina appeared first on On3.
Tropical Storm Debby: What can Alabama expect?
A stronger Tropical Storm Debby continued to track across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida on Sunday. Debby had 65 mph winds on Sunday afternoon and was expected to strengthen to a hurricane tonight, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday as...
Alabama woman pleads guilty to defrauding pandemic relief fund out of $2 million
An Alabama woman has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud and money laundering charges for fraudulently claiming nearly $2 million in pandemic relief funds. Thirty-nine-year-old Tametria Conner Dantzler entered the plea Wednesday. She could get up to 20 years in prison when she’s sentenced. According to her plea agreement and court records, Dantzler falsely reported that companies she created qualified for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program. Prosecutors say she personally received nearly $927,338 in pandemic funds that she used to buy a house and pay off her husband’s car, among other things. They say she also helped others receive $1,049,864 in funds in exchange for fees or fabricated payroll checks.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Alabama Saturday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:45 p.m. for Bullock, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line...
Update: Mobile and Baldwin counties under a heat advisory until Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 12:44 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 6 p.m. for Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weather service Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Find cool shelter: Stay...
Willie Mays recognized as a ‘immortal giant’ in U.S. Senate resolution backed by Britt, Tuberville
Willie Mays was honored Thursday in the U.S. Senate with a resolution recognizing him as someone who “personified the American Dream” by relying on a “relentless work ethic and determination” to become an “immortal giant” in baseball. The Alabama native, who died June 18...
Wildlife Professionals Tracking First Black Bear Confirmed in Tuscaloosa
Wildlife experts are in West Alabama working to track what may be the first-ever black bear to be confirmed in the city of Tuscaloosa. City Council President Kip Tyner shared the news on social media late Friday night and said a black bear cub was spotted and caught on security cameras in the Oak Chase neighborhood in North Tuscaloosa before dawn that morning.
Beat the August heat with The Avondale Sugar Shack opening Aug. 3
Looking for a way to beat the August heat? Help is on the way! On Saturday, August 3rd from Noon to 5PM, The Avondale Sugar Shack is celebrating their grand opening in Avondale. Located at 4330 3rd Ave. South, 35222, this new spot specializes in a wide variety of delicious...
‘Only Sorry Because He Got Caught’: Community Rejects Apology from Alabama Restaurant Manager Who Admitted He Called Black Patrons the N-word
NAACP leaders in one Alabama city said the apology from a white restaurant manager who called a group of Black patrons a racial slur is […] ‘Only Sorry Because He Got Caught’: Community Rejects Apology from Alabama Restaurant Manager Who Admitted He Called Black Patrons the N-word