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Runoff race for Alabama House District 52 seat happening Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) — On Tuesday, Birmingham voters will vote in a runoff election between Kelvin Datcher and Frank Woodson to choose a Democratic nominee for House District 52. The election is due to fill the seat left by former Representative John Rogers, who resigned in March after pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud […]
Alabama Power workers returning from Texas recovery this week
Alabama Power plans for restoration crews to return home this week after helping Houston recover from Hurricane Beryl’s damage. Alabama Power sent 350 crew members when CenterPoint Energy requested backup to restore power to 1.8 million customers. Alabama Power crews started helping July 9 by rebuilding infrastructure, clearing trees,...
Managing Alabama’s school funding problems isn’t fixing them
There’s a pamphlet in the Alabama Department of Archives and History written by Booker T. Washington. It’s called “How To Build Up A Good School in the South” and dates from the first decade of the 20th century. Washington was trying to address a practical problem for Black Alabamians: how to keep their schools open. […] The post Managing Alabama’s school funding problems isn’t fixing them appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal prosecutors seek 14-month imprisonment for former Rep. John Rogers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Federal prosecutors are recommending that former Alabama state Rep. John Rogers be sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to diverting state grant funds. The 83-year-old Birmingham Democrat had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He resigned in March after agreeing to plead guilty to […]
It’s All in the Family: The Harrisons’ legacy and their impact on pharmacy in Alabama is four generations strong
Some family traditions run deeper than others. The Harrison family has made remarkable contributions to the field of pharmacy and is recognized as the first family of pharmacy in the state of Alabama. Carter Harrison ‘24, a recent graduate of Samford’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy, is carrying on the family legacy by pursuing a career in pharmacy.
1 shot at Dauphin Island Parkway and Senator Street
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - One adult male was shot near the intersection of Dauphin Island Parkway and Senator Street, according to MPD. Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. FOX10 News is on scene and working to gather more information.
Mobile hires consultant to help with opioid settlement spending
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile city leaders approved a $154,000 consulting contract with Helios Alliance to help them effectively spend opioid settlement money. The city received more than $2.3 million last year. "These should be the priorities for spending and these are the areas that you should address and...
Next Weather: With 137 days left in hurricane season, tropics are quiet; here’s why
(WALA) - We’ve already experienced a record-breaking storm this hurricane season, but the tropics are now quiet. While an above-average season is forecast, there are still 137 days left in the season. In this edition of Next Weather, we break down why it’s quiet, and what we can expect for the months ahead.
Driver injured in vehicle shooting: Mobile PD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Police are investigating after a driver was injured when gunfire reportedly hit his vehicle on Monday night. According to an MPD press release, officers responded to the area of Dauphin Island Parkway and Senator Street around 8:40 p.m. on Monday and found a male victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. […]
8th Annual Community Outreach & Back to School Bash
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Make plans to attend the 8th Annual Community Outreach/Back to School Bash!. Presented By People United to Advance The Dream Mobile, Inc. & Reconciling Lives to The Kingdom Church Ministries. https://www.facebook.com/puadmobile/
UPDATE: Homicide suspect arrested after Mobile Police, sheriff’s office surround home
UPDATE (7/16 10 a.m.): Officials with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have released more information about the arrest of a homicide suspect Monday night. The release said after the Mobile Police Department SWAT team and the MCSO Special Operations Unit secured the home on Cortez Drive, they executed a search warrant. Inside the home, officials […]
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