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U.S. judge upholds LGBTQ student protections in a win for the Biden administration
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday refused to block the Biden administration from enforcing new anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students in four Republican-led states, breaking with six other judges who have said the rules are invalid. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Axon in Birmingham in a 122-page ruling, rejected various...
Country music sensation and headliner of Rock the South to stage a comeback in Alabama
Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, is set to make a comeback to Alabama with a concert scheduled for fall in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a show by the country star as part of his “The Beautifully Broken Tour”. The event will feature opening acts from Ernest, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen.
Readers respond to Alabama high schools that could benefit from a nickname update
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DEI, traffic cameras, pygmy hippo: Down in Alabama
Auburn University is the latest state college to announce the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Diversity, reports AL.com’s Rebecca Griesbach. Now five institutions have made or announced the move, just months after a new state law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs. The law requires that colleges be in compliance with the law by Oct. 1.
Alabama beachgoers, here’s why your phones could buzz more — and how it could help save a life
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama introduced Lulu’s Law, a new law that would send out an emergency alert if a shark has attacked someone or if beach conditions make a shark attack more likely. The law is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin who was bitten by a […]
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
Alabama voters speak on what they want out of the 2024 presidential election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Less than 100 days from Election Day, recent Emerson Polls show the gap between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris narrowing. When asked, Alabama voters voiced a myriad of answers about what they want out of this election. “When I go to the ballot box, I think it’s […]
Chilton County Sheriff’s Office locates burglary suspect
UPDATE: According to the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was taken into custody Tuesday night. Original: Chilton County Sheriff’s Office searching for burglary suspect CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a burglary suspect in the Mt. Pleasant community. According to the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, an off-duty officer […]
Alabama gets 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper; boxes allow anonymous, secure surrender of infants
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box is now in place in Jasper, state Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed announced Wednesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to allow the safe surrender of an infant, anonymously and with no questions asked. The idea is to provide a life-saving alternative for a desperate parent who might otherwise abandon an infant in an unsafe place.
City Council Briefings and Virtual Town Hall Highlights June and July
New Pickleball courts construction begins in late July at Patriots Park. Three more courts are being added with a fence in between each court. Partnering with Shelby Country. Nicks Auto Repair’s business license was revoked by the City Council based on feedback from the community and recommendation from the Police department.
Mary-Coker Green, Madelyn Rasco crowned Miss Shelby County winners
Hundreds gathered at the Black Box Theatre at the Shelby County Arts Council on Saturday, July 27 for the 37th Annual Miss Shelby County/Miss Shelby County’s Teen Pageant. The post Mary-Coker Green, Madelyn Rasco crowned Miss Shelby County winners appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin says gun violence tied to ‘culture problem’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department reported 18 murder investigations this month, making July the deadliest month of 2024 so far. Mayor Randall Woodfin took questions from the media Tuesday morning during a press conference to address Birmingham’s safety. “America has a gun culture problem, we need to say it out loud,” he said. […]
Gadsden police launch new initiative to stop illegal gambling
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gadsden Police Department is working on what it calls Operation Jackpot. Gadsden PD has raided several gambling establishments in an effort to stop illegal gambling. Gadsden police launched the operation after receiving multiple complaints from residents, forming a taskforce to investigate illegal gambling activity around...