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Alabama: Can you Spot The Dangerous Pest Officials Say To kill
I bet you couldn't spot the very well-camouflaged pest. I know I couldn't. These insects are destroying neighborhoods all over America and now have made their way to our beautiful state. Liv Volker recently shared a video on Tik Tok (video below) of what's been causing everything in her yard...
Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back!. A beautiful speckled trout was caught in the Gulf of Mexico Friday afternoon by an angler taking part in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. So why in the world, a short time later, was...
Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Freshwater Land Trust announces new acquisition for habitat restoration in Alabama
Freshwater Land Trust (FLT), a nonprofit bases in Birmingham, is announcing the acquisition of 366 acres on a peninsula situated at the confluence of the Mulberry Fork, Locust Fork and Black Warrior River. The land, located in west Jefferson County, is covered in a forest of pines, sweetgum and white...
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Homewood officer shot before work, suspect dead after Moody standoff
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) - A Homewood police officer has been shot in St. Clair County. The suspect in his shooting is dead. In a media release, Homewood Police say one of their officers was shot in the 2700 block of Ashley Manor in Moody just before 4:45 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say the officer was leaving to report to work. As he was getting into his patrol car, multiple shots were fired by a suspect into the front of the vehicle.
Sylacauga celebrates National Ice Cream Day
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Steady rain couldn’t dissuade a crowd of ice cream lovers from enjoying the best in the world in celebration of National Ice Cream Day in the city where it is created!. For the first time ever, the Blue Bell Creameries Ice Cream Parlor & Country...
Could state-appointed police chief be answer to police problems in Birmingham?
Two Republican lawmakers from Montgomery who are sponsoring a bill that would allow the governor or attorney general to appoint interim police chiefs for cities say the goal is to put inspirational leaders in place to help hire and keep more cops on the job. Rep. Reed Ingram said he...
Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Book talk on Southern rivers coming to Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest
The greater Birmingham chapter of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Alabama will hear from an author about rivers in the South next month in Vestavia Hills. Author R. Scot Duncan plans to talk about his book “Southern Rivers: Restoring America’s Freshwater Biodiversity.”. His talk...
Local golf professional wins gold at ‘2024 Transplant Games’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WMBB) — Legacy Golf LPGA Head Golf Professional, Liz Kasey won gold at the ‘2024 Transplant Games of America’ in Birmingham, Alabama. Kasey also works at Gulf Coast State College as the web manager and photographer for the athletic department. Kasey represented team Florida in the games. This was her first in-person appearance […]
GALLERY: "Dress Like Spann" Day at the Birmingham Barons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - It was all fun and no severe weather Sunday at the Birmingham Barons baseball game. ABC 33/40 News and the Barons teamed up for "Dress Like Spann" day at Regions Field. Fans of all ages showed up with their tie and suspenders, all ready to respect the polygon! Thankfully, the weather was great with abnormally cool temperatures for late July.
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