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Extra Point Previews: Houston County Lions
COLUMBIA, Ala (WDHN) — Going into a new season, players are always told it’s just that, new—leave last season in the past. But after winning three straight to close out the season last year, the Houston County Lions are hoping to hold on to that winning feeling in 2024. The Lions finished the season 5-5 […]
Thunderstorms with damaging winds in Houston County Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:14 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 7 p.m. for Houston County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 6:14 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Cottonwood to near Marianna to...
Ashford High cracking down on cell phones in classrooms
ASHFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — While cell phone use in the classroom was already prohibited, Houston County School leaders are now enforcing it as Ashfordd High School students will have to lock up their phones to stay focused in the classroom. “The biggest issue is concentration and loss of instruction...
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The...
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
Police chief reacts to proposed Alabama bill aimed at reducing crime
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) – One Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill that if signed into law would grant the attorney general or governor the power to appoint an interim police chief in a city that’s deemed to have high crime rates. Calera Police Chief David Hyche says addressing high crime levels goes beyond just one […]
Aviation training takes off in rural communities with historic ties to flight
After attracting nearly $6 billion in new investment since 2020, Alabama’s rural counties are becoming a go-to location for companies involved in activities that include solar panel manufacturing, aluminum auto parts and graphite processing. And don’t forget flight training. In fact, two rural Alabama communities are hosting new...
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
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