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NEW: How businesses can prevent opioid overdoses in Central Alabama now
The opioid crisis continues to claim the lives of more people each year, including in Birmingham. But help is within reach thanks to Addiction Prevention Coalition’s new ONEbox™ initiative. Read on for what you should know and how local businesses and community organizations can get involved. About the...
Alabama: Your Dimes Could Bank You $450,000
You have better odds of finding one of these coins than winning the lottery!. I always want to mention that any quarter prior to 1965 is silver!. I check every quarter I see. There is another coin that can line your pockets with up to $450,000.00. That’s a lot of...
AHSAA Medical Director: Football is ‘still safe’ sport despite recent deaths
Veteran doctor and AHSAA medical director James Robinson said this week that, while it is unusual to have two football-related deaths in Alabama this early in a season, football remains a safe sport. On Monday, family and friends in Selma continued to mourn the death of 16-year-old Morgan Academy student...
Alabama United States attorney announces resignation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross has announced his resignation effective August 24, 2024. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Mr. Ross, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the Duke University School of Law,...
Madison schools exceed 13K students this year
Madison City Schools’ student population is growing. It's revenues are not, at least not fast enough. The school system’s superintendent, Ed Nichols, addressed a room full of businesspeople, government leaders and educators at the annual Back-to-School Breakfast last week and discussed some of the system’s successes and challenges.
Long Snapper Tim Coleman Leaves His Mark Across The Country
MADISON- The whirlwind travels of James Clemens football player Tim Coleman will continue through his senior season and beyond as the talented center/long snapper for the Jets has been selected to play in the annual Blue-Grey All-American Bowl on Jan. 27, 2025 in Tampa Fla. If that wasn’t enough, Coleman was also selected as one of two permanent captains of the Jets for the 2024 season.
'Pathfinder' hoisted back into place at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A nearly 50-year-old mockup that was part of the space shuttle development project is being reassembled for display at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Two huge cranes lifted the "Pathfinder" orbiter model back into place as part of the full shuttle assembly outside the Huntsville museum.
Region title, becoming 'best version' of Tigers on list of goals for Red Bay in 2024
The Red Bay Tigers, coming off back-to-back early, first round exits in the playoffs, are aiming to get over the postseason hump this campaign. The Tigers are entering their fourth season under head coach Heath Childers, who has improved the team from 2-7 his first year but been stuck on 6-5 in the last two.
Former first-round pick, Alabama OT Alex Leatherwood waived by Los Angeles Chargers
A tumultuous NFL career continues to trend in the wrong direction for former Alabama offensive tackle and first-round draft pick Alex Leatherwood. On Tuesday, Leatherwood was waived by the Los Angeles Chargers. Since entering the league in 2021, Leatherwood has played for four different teams. He was drafted by the...
Fultondale residents reject tax increase to fund fire department, community center
FULTONDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents in the city of Fultondale overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to increase their property taxes. According to results provided by the city, 679 folks voted in Tuesday’s referendum. The final tally showed 190 (28%) were for, 489 (72%) were against. Funds from the property tax...
Zoning regulations for unincorporated Shelby County voted down despite concerns around men’s prison transitional program
HARPERSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Shelby County voters took part in a special election to decide zoning regulations for some unincorporated parts of the county near Harpersville and Vincent. Election results report that 58.29% of voters voted against zoning regulations and 41.21% voted for the regulations. There was also one undervote cast, where a ballot […]
DGI brings home multiple Main Street Alabama awards; Ford honored as Main Street Hero
Downtown Gadsden Inc. brought home five awards from Main Street Alabama’s 11th annual Awards of Excellence banquet held Aug. 15 in Monroeville. The banquet recognizes individuals and projects that made significant contributions to their communities.Gadsden honorees were: ...
Vasa Announces Run for Birmingham Council’s District 3, Kick-Starts Municipal Election Season 2025
One day short of a year before the municipal election, Josh Vasa on Tuesday announced his campaign to seek the District 3 seat on the Birmingham City Council. A crowd that appeared to fill the Clubhouse on Highland wore campaign buttons and T-shirts. They seemed eager to start shaking hands and knocking on doors.
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