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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 […]
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...
Alabama governor visits Andalusia, speaks to students about their education
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made a visit to Andalusia on Wednesday to instill the importance of knowledge to students. “Strong students lead to a strong Alabama” was Governor Ivey’s main message to students at the Coleman-Robertson Center’s Summer Program. She spoke about learning...
What happened to the Dothan time capsule horned frog?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - To unravel the mystery, we set sights on the one place with Dothan’s deepest history. The person with great knowledge on the topic is Dothan Houston County Library Director Chris Warren. “Thinking about what was going on in Dothan’s history 100 years ago is really...
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
Alabama students bring invention, ingenuity to aerospace industry
Universities across Alabama have become hubs of aerospace innovation, with student and faculty projects that offer promising contributions for the global industry. The latest crop of this work involves plum NASA grants, deep dives into weather system data, space craft development and competitions on the national stage. “The spirit of...
Alabama MAN SENTENCED TO 71 MONTHS FOR DEFRAUDING Investors of $4.7 Million in Business Scam
BIRMINGHAM, Ala – A Pell City man has been sentenced in a plan to defraud more than 40 investors in his different businesses out of more than $4.7 million, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Carlton L. Peeples. Chief...
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...
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