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Alabama United States attorney announces resignation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross has announced his resignation effective August 24, 2024. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Mr. Ross, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the Duke University School of Law,...
Auburn University Montgomery grad is Iceland's new president
Many students at Auburn University of Montgomery have gone on to be successful after graduation, but the school can now add “head of state” to the list of its alumni’s accomplishments after Halla Tomasdottir was sworn in as Iceland’s president earlier this month. Tomasdottir graduated from...
Parent of B.B. Comer High School cheerleader claims daughter’s health neglected by coaches following concussion
A parent of a B.B. Comer High School student is voicing concerns about his daughter's cheer coaches and how they handled her health after she suffered a concussion.
Spain Park, Vincent rise, Thompson, Briarwood fall in Week 1 football rankings
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its Week 1 media rankings, and of the four teams who entered the season in the top 10, none of them ended the week where they started. The post Spain Park, Vincent rise, Thompson, Briarwood fall in Week 1 football rankings appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
We're tracking the potential for tropical activity in two places now
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Things remain quiet in the Atlantic hurricane season right now, but we could see things heating up over the next week or so. Two areas of interest are shown in the Atlantic right now, with forecast models hinting at the possibility of development around Labor Day or within the coming week.
TankIt Scuba Offers Marine Protection Services
For waterfront property owners along the Alabama and Florida Gulf Coast, maintaining the integrity of your boat hull, dock, seawall, and marine infrastructure is paramount. TankIt Scuba & Marine Contractors, based in Orange Beach, offers a suite of underwater services designed to protect and preserve your investments. Founded by Brian...
Archibald: Notre Dame student asks ‘Is this really how people see Alabama?’
This is an opinion column. Ashley Estelle grew up in Birmingham’s West End, a young woman with an interest in history and social justice. She’s inquisitive and thoughtful and charming, by any measure a success story. Estelle went to Ramsay High School, and was prepared for college. She...
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed endorses Shomari Figures in Alabama congressional race
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, who considered running for Congress in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd District but did not, endorsed Democratic nominee Shomari Figures of Mobile at a press conference today in Montgomery. Figures faces Republican nominee Caroleene Dobson, a Montgomery attorney, in the Nov. 5 general election. Figures, who is...
County Road 11: Meridian Museum Art Collective Mural Group preserves history
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Meridian Museum Art Collective Mural Group uses art to preserve local history beautifully. Their latest project takes us back to 1902 when the first Coke was bottled right here in Meridian at the Coca-Cola bottling company. " I think it’s really exciting because it’s kind of...
University of Alabama closes spaces for Black Student Union and LGBTQ+ center
The University of Alabama has closed dedicated spaces for its Black Student Union and LGBTQ+ resource center, citing a new state law banning publicly-funded diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to a statement provided by University of Alabama spokesperson Alex House, school officials met with the Black Student Union and leaders of the organizations […]
Bucs, Jags ranked in top 5
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Hoover is ranked No. 5 in Class 7A. The Bucs knocked off Western (Fla.) 17-14 on Saturday evening. Spain Park is No. 4 in 6A after blowing out Sparkman 38-7.
Meridian Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Business On 5th Street
According to WTOK, Meridian Police responded to an alleged armed robbery around 7:00 p.m. in the 4700 block of 5th Street. Police said a man entered the store wearing a blue hoodie. He allegedly brandished a firearm and demanded money from the person working. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with...
DGI brings home multiple Main Street Alabama awards; Ford honored as Main Street Hero
Downtown Gadsden Inc. brought home five awards from Main Street Alabama’s 11th annual Awards of Excellence banquet held Aug. 15 in Monroeville. The banquet recognizes individuals and projects that made significant contributions to their communities.Gadsden honorees were: ...
Midweek rain comes before a lateweek temps drop
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - With the return of the humidity, the risk of rain was bound to increase as well. As our resident high-pressure system breaks down, we’ll see afternoon shower potential increase over the coming days, plus another break from the heat. Today, temperatures rise into the mid...
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