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US census takers to conduct test runs in north Alabama 4 years before 2030 count
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years prior to the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be […]
Alabama state trooper among 6 indicted in cocaine distribution conspiracy
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The U.S. Department of Justice has named six people indicted in a cocaine distribution investigation, and one of them is an Alabama state trooper. A federal grand jury in Montgomery returned indictments against these defendants:. Jim Carter Jr., 57, of Montgomery. Francisco Lopez, 38, of Texas.
Jackson’s Landon Duckworth outgrows the Superman cleats to become one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks
JACKSON — Landon Duckworth did not emerge from the shadows as a reluctant kid dragged into the sunlight, uncertain if football, with its pageantry and lore, its savagery and gore, was right for him. At the age of 6, he showed up at a Jackson park for his first...
Suspect arrested in connection with 2023 Prichard murder: MCSO
PRICHARD, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a March 2023 murder. Deputies took Isaiah Jamal Kelly into custody on Monday, News 5 has learned. He is a suspect in the murder of Demetrius Hunter, the MCSO said. Hunter was shot and killed at 200 Meaher Ave. […]
UPDATE: 2 people dead after crash on Dauphin Island Bridge
UPDATE (6:14 p.m.): News 5 has learned that traffic is flowing again on Alabama 193 after a deadly accident on the Dauphin Island Bridge. The bridge has reopened, according to Mayor Jeff Collier’s Facebook page. And the road has been cleared, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. UPDATE (3:07 p.m.): News 5 has confirmed […]
Baseball star goes viral for Donald Trump support during game
Earlier this month, former United States President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet in the ear during an assassination attempt. Immediately after he was brought to his feet, Trump sent a message to his supporters by pumping his fist in the air and saying “fight! fight!” And one Major League Baseball star made reference to that moment during a game this weekend.
Penny-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in South Alabama Monday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 1:54 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:45 p.m. for Conecuh, Escambia and Covington counties. The storms could bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:53 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Florida Ranked in the Top 12 States with the Best School System
A popular consumer advice website released a report on the best and worst school systems, and Florida ranked among the top 12. According to WalletHub.com’s study, the top states with the best school systems were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Florida came in at number 11. States with the worst school systems were New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, and Louisiana.
WATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. DeSantis to speak in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak Tuesday at two different events in Orlando. The governor will speak at the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference at 9 a.m. According to the association’s website, the conference is “the largest event of the year, providing participants with continuing...
Large ship off Florida coast ID’d as high-tech cable-laying vessel
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Horry County’s development boom isn’t just happening on land. A 467-foot French vessel was spotted moving across the Myrtle Beach coast early Sunday morning that ocean traffic data identified as the high-tech Rene Descartes. It was captured by a NewsNation affiliate WBTW camera.
Does Saharan dust affect air quality? Here's how to check in Florida and what you should know
Saharan dust that arrived in Florida over the weekend may be helping keep the tropics quiet, but it can also reduce air quality across the Sunshine State. No location in Florida has an air quality that is considered unhealthy as of 1:30 p.m. Monday. The air quality is considered moderate across most of the state, although there are some locations — especially in the Panhandle and some areas scattered around the state — with a good air quality.
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