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Town of Noma to hold Meet the Candidates event
Voters will have the opportunity to hear from their local candidates on July 27 in Noma, starting at 5 p.m. Candidates from across the county will present their platforms to the public during speeches ranging from 3 to 5 minutes. Noma Councilwoman Josephine Curry coordinated the forum, and said the...
Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
2 People Die As Listeria Outbreak Connected To Deli Meat Spreads Across 12 States
A dangerous listeria outbreak is making its way across the United States through deli meat, resulting in at least 28 hospitalizations and 2 deaths. Affected individuals all seem to have eaten contaminated deli meat, though no specific brand or grocery store is a known culprit. Keep reading for more information.
Sunnier today with less widespread showers
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)– We are finally seeing somewhat of a break in widespread showers across the area, but rain could still be possible later on as we see some daytime heating. Highs will return back to average as we are going to see temperatures around 93 degrees. It will be humid as well, with heat indices up to 107 degrees.
Sen. Katie Britt leads effort to address childcare crisis
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt is spearheading efforts to tackle the nation’s childcare crisis, focusing on accessibility and affordability for families grappling with inadequate childcare solutions. Recently, Britt participated in a discussion with Axios, emphasizing the urgent need for affordable childcare. The...
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Interview with Rehobeth Head Coach Toby Greene
This week on “The Wiregrass High School Football Report”, Phillip Jordan is joined by Rehobeth High School head coach Toby Greene. Rehobeth is going into their first year in 6A after being in 5A for several seasons. They are coming off a 6-4 season. Despite not making the playoffs in 2023, Rehobeth closed the season going 5-1 and winning their final two games. Coach Greene talks about how the team played late last season, off-season focus, new players on offense, the experience on defense, and the preparation for the season opener versus Ashford on August 23rd.
How hot is Alabama in the summer? These all-time records show that topping 110 is no sweat
Summer in Alabama is technically the three month period from mid-June through mid-September. But in reality “summer” here lasts much longer, with ACs beginning to hum in April and running through October. The season is sweltering, sapping and, at times, deadly. But just how hot are Alabama summers? Here are some of the state's summer weather records and other facts about the season through the years. ...
US census takers to conduct test runs in north Alabama 4 years before 2030 count
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years prior to the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be […]
Alabama lawmakers begin pre-filing bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Alabama lawmakers are already preparing for next year’s legislative session, pre-filing bills on topics from crime to transportation. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) would like to see fellow lawmakers pass a bill allowing the governor or attorney general to appoint an interim police chief in high crime areas. This […]
Family raising money for Georgia State Patrol trooper who needs new heart
ATLANTA - A Georgia state trooper's family is raising money to support his medical bills as he waits for a new heart. Blake Shiver is currently bed-bound at Piedmont Atlanta, where he's been for two weeks. His family says the 49-year-old patrolman and Navy veteran is currently on the heart...
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