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Small Earthquake Shakes Northeast Alabama, No Damage Reported
ALABAMA (WDNews) – Late Friday night, a minor earthquake rattled northeast Alabama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 11:35 p.m., had a preliminary magnitude of 2.3. Its epicenter was located roughly two and a half miles below the surface, just north-northeast of the...
Vote for the top Huntsville-area football player of Week 1
Fans will once again have the chance to vote for their favorite performance from Friday night’s north Alabama football action. Coaches can submit statistics following their games on Friday night or nominate players before noon each Saturday. Nominations for each week must come from a coach or official team...
Alabama rockets appear in demand following apparent blow to Boeing over Starliner
NASA’s decision to land two astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule, and not the Starliner craft they used to go to orbit, is considered a blow to Boeing. Despite all the controversy surrounding NASA’s new spacecraft, the Alabama built rocket that carried the Starliner to space did that job. United Launch Alliance’s Decatur factory built the Atlas-V used for the launch of Starliner. ULA is moving onto a newer and less expensive replacement for the Atlas and is reportedly in talks regarding a possible buy-out by Sierra Space.
Educator Toolkit can help teach students about Social Security | KYLLE' D. MCKINNEY
A well-informed instructor can have a powerful influence on their students. That’s why we created the Educator Toolkit. This toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. The Educator Toolkit includes: Lesson plans with objectives.Infographics and handouts for each...
Alabama high school football player in critical condition after brain injury
SELMA, Ala. (WDHN) — A south Alabama high school football player is in critical condition after sustaining a brain injury during a football game on Friday night. Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) officials say Morgan Academy junior quarterback, Caden Tellier, was critically injured during their game on Friday against Southern Academy. According to the release, […]
Charles Barkley: Community colleges in Alabama ‘make life better’
OPELIKA — Alabama’s community colleges are a solid pathway to career opportunities that help residents make life better for themselves and for the state, according to NBA Hall of Famer and Emmy Award-winning sports analyst Charles Barkley. Barkley shared his thoughts during a visit to Southern Union State...
Southern pine beetles at ‘epidemic’ level in Alabama forests
A destructive insect capable of devastating timber harvests is at “epidemic” level in Alabama, with the state’s forest management agency saying the problem is the worst it’s been in more than 20 years. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued an alert about the Southern pine...
T.R. Miller Becomes Alabama Winningest High School Football Program With Win Over Reeltown
MONTGOMERY, AL – T.R. Miller High School’s Myles Johnson returned from injury with a stellar performance, rushing for 110 yards on 15 carries and scoring twice in the Tigers’ 28-7 victory over Reeltown. This triumph in the 19th annual AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl marked T.R. Miller’s 727th win, making them Alabama’s all-time winningest high school football team.
Caroleene Dobson responds to Shomari Figures’ Democratic National Convention speech
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Republican congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson said there were parts of her opponent Shomari Figures’ speech at the Democratic National Convention that she actually liked. “He’s a very talented speaker,” Dobson told WKRG News 5. “I loved that he referenced the legacy of civil rights leaders in District 2.” Shomari Figures spoke […]
Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
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