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New ACOM Taylor Clinic Opens Doors with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Taylor, Alabama (WDNews) –Residents of Taylor and the surrounding areas are invited to attend the opening ceremony for the new ACOM Taylor Clinic next Wednesday at 10 a.m. The event will take place at 39 Windy Hill Road. The clinic, which will start seeing primary care and pediatric patients on August 5th, promises to bring enhanced healthcare services to the community.
Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday
The Pike County community is saddened by the death of Captain Doug Wheeler. Wheeler began his law enforcement career with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in March of 1982. He was named Officer of the Year in 1991 and recognized for his undercover drug work with the Dothan Narcotics Unit, to which his work led […] The post Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ma-Chis Tribe to host sustainable growing workshop
By Staff Reports The Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama will host a workshop titled “Sustainable Growing Methods for Row Crops and Climate Smart Ag Funding” on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at the Ma-Chis Tribal Office, located at 2950 County Road 377 in Elba. The […] The post Ma-Chis Tribe to host sustainable growing workshop appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Man shot to death while sitting in vehicle in parking lot of south Birmingham apartment complex
A man was shot to death inside his vehicle Friday night at a south Birmingham apartment complex. Birmingham police on Saturday identified the victim as Reco Dewayn Stevenson. He was 30. South Precinct officers were dispatched shortly before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a person shot in the 100...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Escaped inmate recaptured in Elba
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - UPDATE: Alex Christopher Green was recaptured in Elba Friday night. Authorities are on the hunt for an Alabama inmate that escaped an Elba work camp on Friday morning. According to the Alabama Department of Corrections, 48-year-old Alex Christopher Green escaped from the Elba Community Based Facility...
Hot & Humid With Pop-up Thunderstorms
SYNOPSIS – Hot and humid weather is on the way for the weekend with isolated showers and thunderstorms returning Saturday, especially for the afternoon and evening hours. The coverage of the rain looks better for Sunday and Monday, with a drop in rain chances later next week. TONIGHT –...
Show me your shoes parade in the Wiregrass
Dothan, AL (WDHN) – The city of Dothan Queens is excited to put their best foot forward for the first annual “Show Me Your Shoes Parade”!. This event is inspired by Miss America and allows the queens to highlight their hometown. The queens are running the event...
Harvest vs United Methodist just got an official trial date
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Harvest Church trial against the United Methodist Church will officially begin next year. During today’s status hearing, members of both parties appeared before Judge Christopher Richardson, who informed them that their trial would take place in March of next year. This came after...
Alabama: Video Shows Man Slaps Bear Across Face To Save Family
Now we have all seen a slap that, well, let’s just say was memorable. Most of us agree that this was the slap felt around the world. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you came face to face with a bear? Now don’t forget to click the video link following this story to see how someone reacted to a face-to-face bear meeting in his yard!
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
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