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Prominent Republican leader hopeful for GOP upset in closely watched Alabama congressional race
Republican Caroleene Dobson is running in a congressional district that was drawn last year “for a Democrat” but which could be competitive for Republicans, according to the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Richard Hudson, chair of the NRCC, in his first public comments about the 2nd...
46-year-old man missing since he failed to board Greyhound bus in Birmingham on Fourth of July
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man missing in Birmingham for more than two weeks. Cedric Williams, 46, has not been seen since July 3. On that Wednesday, according to Birmingham police, Williams boarded a Greyhound bus in Arkansas traveling to Louisiana with a stop in Birmingham.
6-year-old girl who died in horrific wreck helps other live
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY) - A six-year-old wreck victim and her family, who donated her organs when it became apparent that she would not survive a horrific wreck, were honored Thursday in Birmingham. The Geneva County collision also killed that girl’s mother and left her father critically injured. Rylan Michelle...
Heavy police presence reported in the area of Walmart on Pepperell Parkway
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Police Department is searching for a suspect who is wanted for a felony shooting charge in the area of Walmart. Officials have confirmed that the suspect was not in the Walmart, located on Pepperell Parkway, and officials are continuing to patrol the area. The...
Sixty students in Morgan County working manufacturing jobs through school program
A work-based learning program in Hartselle City Schools has expanded its reach across Morgan County to include 60 high school students this year who are gaining insight into the workforce by working in local companies and acquiring practical skills. All students in the program are juniors or seniors who attend...
Athens High School names Head Softball Coach, Baseball Coach, and Track & Field Coach
ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — Athens High School has announced the naming of three coaches to lead their sports programs for the upcoming seasons. The following individuals have been named to the following positions: All three coaches bring a wealth of experience to their new positions. Coach Chuck Smith has over fifteen years of coaching experience […]
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
It’s been a 5-star summer for Alabama recruiting
Alabama recruiting has been on a tear all summer, landing 14 of its 22 verbal commitments since June 1st. Amidst that push, the Tide has gone from having zero 5-star commitments less than a month ago (a point of concern for some fans) to having five of the most coveted prospects in the nation.
DeBoer takes reins at ‘Bama; Florida’s Napier addresses schedule
DALLAS – Rich Clark, executive director of the College Football Playoff, began day three of the Southeastern Conference’s Media Days on Wednesday at The Omni in Dallas, described by one writer in her work this week as “sprawling.”. Clark, a former General Officer of the U.S. Air...
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