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Mental health evaluation update of accused murderer Jennifer Long; lawyer weighs in
A Morgan County mother accused of killing her own child may not stand trial for the brutal stabbing. This comes after Judge Jennifer Howell ordered Jennifer Long to undergo another mental evaluation on Monday, June 29th. This time, at the Alabama Department of Mental Health clinic in Tuscaloosa. Judge Howell...
Family Allegedly Discriminated Against Speaks at Protest of Tuscaloosa Restaurant
Monday July 29th, a group of at least 20 people gathered at an empty Nick's location in Tuscaloosa. The protest follows a viral video showing the results of reportedly the owner of Nick's making a racist comment to patrons. Protesters held signs in support of the family seen in the...
Publix opens in Wetumpka as anchor of the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse
WETUMPKA − Publix held a grand opening for its new Wetumpka grocery store Wednesday morning. The 48,000-square-foot grocery store and pharmacy is the anchor of the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse, which is off U.S. 231. There's another 7,000 square feet of space in the center. Landing the Publix is the culmination of an effort...
Public hearing set for Aug. 6 to discuss Hartselle’s updated Comprehensive Plan
Hartselle is taking a significant step toward shaping its future with an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 6. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, will be the culmination of a year of planning to adopt an updated Comprehensive Plan for the city. The Comprehensive Plan update, a...
Bessemer City High School Announces Stricter Dress Code
Bessemer’s officials indicated that its new dress code is allegedly being instituted to ensure student safety, however, according to research, these kinds of rules do not make students feel safe but rather feel like they are being targeted. Alabama’s Bessemer City High School recently announced a new dress code...
New charter school in Prattville pushes start date back
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) – Ivy Classical Academy in Prattville will now open later than initially planned. According to a post on social media, the school will now open to students on Aug. 21. School officials say there was “a delay in the delivery of the air conditioning units. As a result, we have decided to move back our planned start date by two weeks.”
Flying Biscuit lands in Huntsville’s Foundry; joins Taziki’s
HUNTSVILLE – A new breakfast and brunch spot will soon butter your biscuits, so to speak. The Flying Biscuit will bring its Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and comfort food menu to Huntsville, the Beach Company and Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate announced today. The location will be in The Foundry, a...
Alabama Football Special Teams will be the SEC's best
The 2024 Alabama football schedule has plenty of challenge. A successful season will likely come down to winning a few close contests. Close contests often come down to which team wins the kicking game. In that game component, the Crimson Tide has an advantage over the rest of the SEC.
Alabama vs Georgia in Bryant-Denny is ESPN’s Game of the Year
ESPN’s Bill Connelly released his top five SEC games of the regular season over the weekend, and it’s no surprise that Alabama was prevalent throughout his list. This top five was largely generated by each team's SP+ ranking, meaning the games weren't necessarily handpicked by Connelly. The presumably...
Younger Coleman forging own path
AUBURN | When Bobby Coleman used to come to Auburn on recruiting visits, he was often overshadowed by his older brother, Cam Coleman. Now that Cam is a freshman receiver for the Tigers, it’s Bobby’s turn to be the focus of AU’s recruiting efforts. “It’s a totally different feel,” said the younger Coleman of attending Saturday’s Big Cat. “I’ve always come being the sidekick with Cam. Now, I’m the main guy. It feels good.” It’s not surprising that Coleman, a top quarterback in the 2027 class, already hold Auburn in high esteem considering his family connection and being from just...
'A place of hope': Library honors legacy of Tuscaloosa's first Black surgeon, educator
The Weaver-Bolden branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library on Friday celebrated the arrival of two relatives with special ties to Tuscaloosa. The library held a ceremony to welcome George Haywood and John Wilfred Haywood lll to Tuscaloosa. The city holds great significance for the Haywoods, who are the grandsons of George A. Weaver, one of the library's namesakes. ...
Alabama has a thriving business culture, according to a study
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A new study done by CNBC claims Alabama is one of the best states at recruiting businesses. Bevin Bright is a business owner that can corroborate that claim. Bright is the owner of Sweet and Sassy in Dothan, a one stop bakery and boutique shop. “We...
All West Alabama First Responders Invited To Free Appreciation Lunch
How much do we appreciate our Alabama first responders?. Well, just talk to someone who had a life-saving experience with a local first responder. Now, we can put our money where our mouth is and give back to our first responders. Who is invited?. Police, firefighters, EMT/Rescue crews, nurses, doctors,...
Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 7:27 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Calhoun, Cherokee and Cleburne counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 7:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Pleasant...