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Ahead of Labor Day, North Alabama unions stand in solidarity with striking AT&T workers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Alabama and across several other Southern states, 17,000 Communications Workers of America (CWA) members who work for AT&T Southeast are on strike over unfair labor practices. Huntsville’s CWA Local 3905 has approximately 250 members on strike. “During negotiations, management has refused to...
Showers are expected for Labor Day weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Showers and storms are possible throughout the afternoon & evening. A 30 percent chance of showers for Sunday, with a high near 90 and heat index about 99 degrees. Party sunny conditions are expected but overnight showers could lead us into the holiday. Highs will be...
Second Amendment sales tax holiday weekend
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - This is the tenth year of the Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday weekend. August 30 to September 1 are the days and there is only one day left. Everything from guns, ammunition, and hunting supplies are included in this sales tax weekend. Local stores are excited...
Dallas County Hornets beat Keith High
The Keith Bears lost to the Dallas County Hornets on Friday night at home in Orrville. Eric Hall for the Bears scored the first touchdown of the night with 3:13 on the clock to make the score 6-0. Dallas County quickly responded when Caleb Morgan and Brandon Sparks scored touchdowns for the Hornets. Kentrell Hamilton added a 2-point conversion to help the Hornets win the 14-6 victory.
‘Nickel Boys’ Review: RaMell Ross’ Remarkable Colson Whitehead Adaptation Takes Risks That Pay Off
RaMell Ross’ arresting narrative debut Nickel Boys does not, like the Colson Whitehead novel on which it’s based, begin with an exhumation. It opens, instead, with signs of life: oranges dangling from the branches of a tree; a hand caressing the grass, a beckoning voice calling “Elwood, Elwood, Elwood” like a song. 'Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight' Review: An Extraordinary Adaptation Takes a Child's-Eye View of an African Civil War Details like these matter in Nickel Boys, which premiered at the Telluride Film Festival before it opens New York Film Festival next month, because they mark the passage of time...
Taylor arrested for QV drive-thru
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A Mosses resident is in custody after driving her car into the Hayneville QV Thursday. Tamaria Taylor, 25, was arrested Aug. 30 on charges of leaving the scene of an accident and reckless endangerment after allegedly driving her car into the central-Hayneville convenience store late Thursday evening.
Busted water main leaves Selma elementary school without water
A busted water main leads to an extra-long Labor Day weekend — for students at a Selma elementary school. Low water pressure at Sophia P. Kingston Elementary School — forced school officials to make several adjustments to try and get through the day. Staff prepared lunch off site...
Gordon, Eagles shut down St. James' offense in 35-8 win
If the St. James Trojans didn’t know Braden Gordon before Friday’s game, the Montgomery Academy sophomore edge rusher offered a rude welcome to the Trojans. Gordon sacked Trojan quarterback Chase Perry five times, recorded a career-high 10 tackles and added a pair of touchdown receptions for good measure as the Eagles defeated St. James 35-8 at McLemore Field on Friday night.
Buckmasters moves HQ into new space in Montgomery
With the annual Buckmasters Expo in the rearview, Buckmasters founder and CEO Jackie Bushman is leading the organization into the modern era with numerous changes, including its address. Buckmasters headquarters moved from the eastern edge of Montgomery to the Sterling Centre on Carmichael Road about six weeks ago, indicating a...
Nick Saban Has Most Random 'Idol' Ever
The more we learn about the now-retired legendary Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the more we realize how little we know about him as a person. Despite no longer coaching, he has still remained a major advocate for the sport of college football. He has shown off his acting skills in various ...
Voting Rights PREP Rally set for Saturday afternoon in Selma to register voters, help homeless
Foot Soldiers Park is hosting a Voting Rights PREP Rally and Block Party on Saturday afternoon to register voters and help the homeless and displaced. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m. at 1705 Selma Avenue in Selma and will include resource tables from community organizations, food trucks, fun activities, music and door prizes.
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