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Alabama: Your Dimes Could Bank You $450,000, Check Your Change
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...
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Dothan Police Seek Public’s Help in Murder Investigation
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – On July 20, 2024, Dothan Police responded to reports of a stabbing near the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street. Officers found Damon Goodson, 53, of Dothan, lying in the roadway with a stab wound to his upper torso. Goodson was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, underwent surgery, and was placed on life support. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries on July 21, 2024.
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
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. […]
Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
Rain chances finally going down, but scattered showers still possible
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)– This morning the stationary front we have been dealing with has moved slightly north across the area. This will help bring rain chances down just slightly, but scattered showers still could be an issue. Today, expect rain chances to hover around 50-60% across the region with highs around 90 degrees.
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […] The post Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid
A lawsuit aimed at stopping Alabama from potentially prosecuting those who help Alabamians seek out-of-state abortion care could soon reach a resolution. A round of briefing concluded on Monday, with plaintiffs — who include Yellowhammer Fund; Alabama Women’s Center and WAWC, formerly West Alabama Women’s Center — reiterating an argument that Alabama Attorney General Steve […] The post Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Headland 12U team celebrated for World Series victory
HEADLAND, Ala. (WTVY) - A hard working group of softball players rode into the city of Headland in style Wednesday after winning the world series championship for the city’s 12U team. The team’s head coach Keith Simon said the trip to Tennessee proved nothing more that there is great softball to come in the city.
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