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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.
Rocket City Trash Pandas notch dominant win against Birmingham Biscuits, return home Tuesday
The Rocket City Trash Pandas took home a big win against the Montgomery Biscuits on Saturday in a 6-1 dominant fashion. From the outset, Rocket City controlled the game. The Trash Pandas got on the board first with a single from designated hitter Orlando Martinez to run in Christian Moore. Moore singled, stole second base, and went to third after a fly out by Tucker Flint to get in scoring position.
Alabama 2nd District candidates Dobson, Figures to debate live on AL.com in October
Democratic candidate Shomari Figures and his Republican opponent, Caroleene Dobson, will participate in a live online debate in October that will be broadcast on AL.com as well as AL.com’s Facebook and YouTube channels. The Figures campaign, in a statement, said, “We are looking forward to the debate on October...
Carolina Handling supports hunger relief organizations with equipment giveaway
In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with a new...
Auburn, North Alabama schedule first-ever meeting at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Auburn and North Alabama have set their first-ever meeting on the football field. UNA announced on Monday that it will travel to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 9, 2028. “Aligning a future matchup with an in-state SEC opponent has been a scheduling priority for our football program,” UNA Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney said via a program release. “This will be an incredible experience for our University, fans and alumni. Our coaching staff is closely connected to the Auburn program. We appreciate athletic director John Cohen and head coach Hugh Freeze for the invitation to visit Jordan-Hare Stadium.”
Ana-Liese Torian Joins World U20 Championships in Peru
LIMA, Peru | Days before heading off to compete at the World Athletics U20 Track & Field Championships, Alabama A&M University freshman Ana-Liese Torian finished her preparations on the track and began the mental aspects of competing on the World’s Biggest Stage. “To me I just approach it like any other competition,” Torian said. “Obviously this is a huge deal and I am so blessed to have the ability to compete in Lima. I know it’s the best of the best and not only do I represent myself, my hometown, but also Alabama A&M University.” Torian will compete in the…
Authorities open arson investigation after apartment fire
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in Huntsville have opened an arson investigation after an apartment fire started on Sunday afternoon. The fire happened at the Biltmore Place Apartments on Old Blue Spring Road. Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc. spokesperson Don Webster said there were no injuries from the fire. However,...
Huntsville’s Outpost Technologies makes ‘profound’ donation to ASCTE
HUNTSVILLE – Outpost Technologies, Inc., a small business in Huntsville, presented a $100,000 check to the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) today. Numerous community leaders as well as Outpost representatives were on hand for the check presentation at the ASCTE campus. “Outpost Technologies is proud to...
State rests its case in ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ capital murder trial
After watching the interrogation video, the state rested its case in the capital murder trial of Frederic Rogers who is charged, along with John Legg, with killing seven people in Valhermoso Springs in June 2020.
Low humidity but above average temperatures in store Monday
Monday is off to a mild-temperature start but that won't last long. Despite the fact that our humidity is drastically lowering throughout the course of the day, the temperatures will be on a steep incline! High temperatures this afternoon will make it to the mid-90s with fully sunny skies and barely any breeze to cool us off.
Pest control expert offers tips on keeping critters out of your home ahead of the fall season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - It certainly might not feel like it just yet, but as we inch closer to cooler temperatures, you may want to start thinking of keeping unwanted guests out of your home. While it may be tempting to consider packing up and moving at the sight of...
Gadsden targets some of its 'worst streets' in 2024 resurfacing plan
Some of Gadsden’s worst streets are about to get some attention. The City Council on Aug. 20 passed the 2024 street resurfacing project, accepting a bid of $822,347.35 from Vulcan Materials and Construction. ...
Childersburg’s new outdoor pickleball courts are getting closer to reality
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The pickleball rage started in Childersburg with a small group of adult men, playing a few times a week in the gymnasium of the Limbaugh Community Center. It has “caught on” so much that the Parks and Recreation Department is working on new outdoor courts for the sport.
Prattville opens flag football season with three-game sweep in Hoover tournament
HOOVER -- Prattville’s flag football team opened the 2024 season with a sweep of Brookwood, John Carroll and Hewitt-Trussville in Hoover’s kickoff tournament on Saturday. John Carroll hosted the qualifying tournament for its area last year before losing in the first round to eventual 1A-5A state champion Wenonah. Hewitt-Trussville reached the quarterfinals of the 6A-7A playoffs last year before losing to Lee.
34-year-old ID’d as man killed in weekend Birmingham shooting
Authorities have released the name of a man shot to death early Saturday in west Birmingham. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office Monday identified the victim as Rodrigo Renteria Bravo. He was 34. Birmingham police responded to the Exxon gas station in the 1100 block of Third Avenue West at...
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