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Federal judge narrows lawsuit over minority representation on Alabama state board
A federal court judge on Wednesday ordered discovery in a lawsuit challenging a statute requiring minority representation on a state board. But U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker dismissed the lawsuit’s challenge to language requiring state boards to reflect the diversity of the state. The American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organization that challenges preferences […] The post Federal judge narrows lawsuit over minority representation on Alabama state board appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Secretary of State Diego Morales releases joint statement on election integrity and opposing federalization of state election processes
MILWAUKEE– The undersigned State Secretaries are their states’ Chief Election Officers:. These six Secretaries of State are attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week in Milwaukee, WI. The Convention provides an opportunity to communicate with officials from throughout the nation regarding the Secretaries’ election integrity concerns regarding any attempts to federalize state election processes.
SCOUTED: Cove Telehealth for Women
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Cove Telehealth for Women is transforming women’s healthcare, and Dawn Pumpelly, editor and owner of The Scout Guide Huntsville sat down with them in this edition of SCOUTED. At Cove Telehealth for Women, they strive to be a safe and welcoming environment where...
Emergency Missing Person Alert for 19-year-old last seen in Moundville cancelled
HALE COUNTY, Ala. — An emergency alert issued a missing man in Hale County has been cancelled. 19-year-old Devin Dynell McKinney was last seen Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 69 in Moundville. As of 1:56 p.m. Thursday, the alert had been cancelled.
U.S. News & World Report: UAB Hospital Claims No. 1 Ranking as Best in Alabama; Birmingham Metro
UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released last week. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition...
After Nursing for 30 Years, Brenda Sampson Fully Embraces Dream of Becoming An Artist
Even while serving as an emergency room (ER) nurse for more than three decades, Brenda Sampson never gave up on her dream of becoming an artist. Sampson, who has worked at both the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medical West Hospital in Bessemer, Alabama, and Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, said, “I did some art on the side, and the ERs … allowed me to put my artwork on the walls [of the facilities].”
Bessemer School Board Member hints at ‘collaboration’ with state amid potential takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The future of Bessemer City Schools is still up in the air after the state’s threat to take the system over. Superintendent Dr. Dana Arreola did not want to go on camera at a Thursday night meeting but did tell WBRC that she plans to share some good news soon. She did not clarify when.
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
‘It’s a complete nightmare’: Deundray Cottrell’s loved ones mourn as killing remains unsolved
DeEric Williams tried to fight back tears as he talked about his longtime partner – Deundray Cottrell – who was killed two weeks ago today. The 31-year-old Cottrell, a Woodlawn High School graduate and doctoral student, vanished while celebrating the Fourth of July with family in East Lake.
11-year-old charged with arson in Helena Publix fire, police report
HELENA, AL (WBMA) — An 11-year-old has been charged with first-degree Arson in the Helena Publix fire that occurred on Monday, July 15 according to the Helena Police Department. If you previously recall, earlier this week, the Helena Fire Department responded to a fire that broke out in the...
Another downtown restaurant ends up on Kitchen Cops’ radar
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Another high-end downtown Huntsville restaurant has found itself on the Kitchen Cops Trouble Spots list this week. This has been a trend in 2024 with several restaurants in and around the courthouse square coming in with low scores. The Bottle on Washington Street & Clinton Avenue...
TRENDING: Longtime Auburn Football Head Coach and Senator Tommy Tuberville Shows Support For Legendary Alabama Head Coach and Former Rival – 2024 Offseason
Just two decades ago, Auburn football posted a 13-0 record under the tutelage of head coach Tommy Tuberville. Tuberville joined Auburn in 2000, spending ten seasons with the SEC program and compiling a fantastic 85-40 record. Following his resignation from Auburn, Tuberville had two short stints with Texas Tech and Cincinnati but failed to duplicate his success from his days with the Tigers. However, Tuberville returned to represent the state of Alabama in 2020, winning a seat in the Senate against Democrat Doug Jones. Tuberville’s interests and talking points have strongly shifted to politics, but he still references his coaching career from time to time.
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