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CLHS hosts event to show off adoptable dogs
Www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-07-18 18:33:08. SUMMARY: Muffins with Mutts, organized by the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society at Carl Hogan Automotive in Columbus, Miss., offers free coffee, muffins, and the chance to meet adoptable dogs. Outreach coordinator Brandy Johnson emphasizes the importance of the event for dog socialization, public engagement, and promoting the Humane Society's programs, including low-cost spay-neuter services, a trap-neuter-release program for feral cats, and microchipping. This event helps educate the public about the shelter's offerings and fosters community involvement. According to the ASPCA, around 6.3 million animals enter shelters annually, but only about two-thirds get adopted.
Keeping the rain, temps stay cooler
Www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-07-18 18:07:52. SUMMARY: A stationary front will linger in Columbus, Mississippi, locking in rain chances and slightly cooler temperatures over the next several days. Thursday night will see clouds and scattered showers with temperatures dropping to the lower 70s. On Friday, high temperatures will only reach the low to mid-80s, with continued chances of rain and storms. The weekend forecast remains similar, with the stationary front keeping temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and continued possibilities of rain and thunderstorms.
Alabama DB Malachi Moore compares new teammate to former Tide fan-favorite
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore spoke with the media at SEC media days on Tuesday morning. Moore had high praise for incoming transfer and wide receiver Germie Bernard. “Germie Bernard reminds me of John Metchie when he was here, the way he runs routes and stems and has...
Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game
Four of Shelby County’s top softball players had a big part to play in a wild doubleheader at the North-South All-Star Game while going against the top rising seniors in the state. The post Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
'A very hard worker': Georgia defensive back Jake Pope put potential on display at Alabama
DALLAS, Texas — Defensive back Jake Pope is preparing for an unusual situation at Georgia, where he is simultaneously one of the new guys but is also one of the more experienced players in the Bulldogs secondary. While Pope has had to make some adjustments since transferring to Georgia, his time with the Crimson Tide shows he's fully capable of getting up to speed.
Radio tower being relocated from UA’s Reese Phifer building after nearly 60 years
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A towering staple of the University of Alabama’s campus skyline is being moved, which caused a building to temporarily be evacuated Tuesday. The radio tower behind Reese Phifer Hall, which was first erected in 1955, is being taken down and moved to the UA Police Department on Campus Drive East. However, […]
46-year-old man missing since he failed to board Greyhound bus in Birmingham on Fourth of July
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man missing in Birmingham for more than two weeks. Cedric Williams, 46, has not been seen since July 3. On that Wednesday, according to Birmingham police, Williams boarded a Greyhound bus in Arkansas traveling to Louisiana with a stop in Birmingham.
Birmingham Police finding success removing suspected criminals and guns from the streets during Operation Knight Rider
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re getting an update on a Birmingham Police operation that was designed to crack down on exhibition driving in the Magic City. Birmingham Police say since the operation began back in April, they have towed 57 cars - 10 of those vehicles were stolen. The...
‘It’s a complete nightmare’: Deundray Cottrell’s loved ones mourn as killing remains unsolved
DeEric Williams tried to fight back tears as he talked about his longtime partner – Deundray Cottrell – who was killed two weeks ago today. The 31-year-old Cottrell, a Woodlawn High School graduate and doctoral student, vanished while celebrating the Fourth of July with family in East Lake.
6-year-old girl who died in horrific wreck helps other live
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY) - A six-year-old wreck victim and her family, who donated her organs when it became apparent that she would not survive a horrific wreck, were honored Thursday in Birmingham. The Geneva County collision also killed that girl’s mother and left her father critically injured. Rylan Michelle...
Major leadership change at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Citing the urgency of the upcoming fall elections, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) CEO DeJuana Thompson, a long-time leader in voting rights advocacy, is leaving the position to return to Woke Vote, the 501c3 voter education and advocacy organization she founded in 2017, the institute announced Wednesday. “Given the current...
State lawmaker calls out Montgomery’s crime; mayor responds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A state lawmaker is calling out the city of Montgomery to prioritize public safety. Republican Rep. Allen Treadaway of Jefferson County chairs the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. He released an opinion on the city’s crime Thursday. In it, he accuses Mayor Steven Reed of blaming Montgomery’s violence on a constitutional carry law passed two years ago.
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Local Teen Selling Peaches for Family Friend Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
On Wednesday morning, WEIS Radio welcomed Molly Jordan and her son Will into the studio to discuss a big, annual event, which is just around the corner: the annual celebration of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the 30th anniversary of the local chapter!. AND, during that conversation with...
Gadsden state increasing tuition rates in the fall
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - Gadsden State Community College is raising building and tuition fees. President Dr. Kathy Murphy says sometimes she has to make tough decisions but it’s always what’s best for Gadsden State. With an $8 building fee and a standard $2 tuition fee, Gadsden State students...
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