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MSCS names Alabama comedian, media personality Jermaine 'FunnyMaine' Johnson strategic communications officer
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has hired a new strategic communications officer ― and many know him for his work as a comedian and media personality. MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins has tapped Jermaine Johnson to be strategic communications officer. He has worked in Alabama ― Feagins’ home state ― as a nonprofit communications leader, media personality, and comedian who goes by the nickname “FunnyMaine.” He’ll now lead a three-year strategy to strengthen MSCS’ TV and radio station, public...
What is doxing and what’s the law on it in Alabama?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new law went into effect on Monday that officially defines what doxing is and makes it a criminal offense. “It’s intended to harass that public official or any individual, which this new Alabama law covers,” Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town said. The law...
Medical Association of Alabama boasts new program to boost physician recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – A brand-new training program designed to combat Alabama’s doctors shortage has been launched. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is now accepting applications for the Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, these students can practice some forms of medicine until they can go to […]
$400 million UAB Medical West hospital set to open Saturday
BESSEMER, Ala. — The brand-new UAB Medical West Medical Center is set to open at 6 a.m. on Saturday. That is when 20 ambulances will begin transferring around 130 patients to the brand-new $400 million facility. CEO Keith Pennington said the new campus will offer much more room and...
Gadsden Police Street Crimes Unit Breached The Door Of Multiple Illegal Gambling Operations
Officers and investigators in east Alabama spent hours Tuesday raiding different locations in an effort to crack down on illegal gambling. Sgt. Jacob Entrekin with the Gadsden Police Street Crime Unit says if you’re thinking about coming to Gadsden to operate illegally, his unit will be waiting for you.
Huntsville Native JuVaughn Harrison’s Journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Olympics are often seen as the pinnacle of athleticism and talent. Athletes work their entire lives to make it to the games for a chance to represent their country. This year among the 592 athletes representing Team USA is one Huntsville-born and raised native: JuVaughn Harrison. JuVaughn Harrison. Next...
Education experts criticize Alabama education department's new policies before being enforced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Alabama State Department of Education making changes to some of the rules it enforces. It’s requiring every school system to enforce them instead of giving school districts the option. One education expert feels enforcing these policies isn’t going to be easy for educators.
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