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Alabama Closely Monitoring Possible Tropical Depression Formation
As we move into the prime hurricane season months of August, September, and October, The Townsquare Media Weather Center will closely monitor conditions. We are paying attention to a tropical wave with a 60 percent chance of developing over the next 7 days. Tropical Wave Position. A well-defined tropical wave...
ADPH seeks proposals to serve middle, high school-age youths
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Branch announces a request for proposals (RFP) from youth-serving community organizations and other entities for funding to provide evidence-based programs to youth. The focal populations will be youth, ages 12-15, in the following counties: Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Covington, Cullman, […] The post ADPH seeks proposals to serve middle, high school-age youths appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Travelers trek to north Alabama for ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’ this week
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Tourists will attempt to cross state lines for the “World’s Longest Yard Sale” from Thursday to Sunday, which features stops in Alabama. Also known as the 127-Yard Sale, vendors in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan will set up shops spanning 690 miles along rural Route 127. In Alabama, the yard […]
The Worship Center in Birmingham hosting back-to-school event
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Worship Center Christian Church is inviting students of all ages for a back-to-school celebration. They will be giving away 500 backpacks, interactive games, complimentary haircuts and more. The event will be held on Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 100 Derby Parkway. The event is free to the […]
Renew Birmingham to host Cookout and Car Show on Saturday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) – Renew Birmingham will host a Cookout and Car Show event on Saturday featuring free food, giveaways and more. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Ensley on Avenue D in front of Cottons. Organizers say there will be a free barbecue, car show, kids’ area […]
2027 in-state EDGE Jabarrius Garror commits to Alabama over Auburn, others
In two days, the Alabama Crimson Tide have landed commitments from two 2027 prospects. On Tuesday, Ba’Roc Willis of Moody High School (AL) committed to the Crimson Tide. On Wednesday, Jabarrius Garror of Vigor High School (AL) committed to the Crimson Tide. Garror held over 20 offers. Several SEC schools that extended Garror an offer were the Auburn Tigers, Arkansas Razorbacks, Florida Gators, LSU Tigers, and Tennessee Volunteers. The native of Mobile, Alabama plays for Vigor High School. In the past, Alabama had two players that came from Vigor — B.J. Scott and Jalston Fowler. Garror has three years of high school remaining....
Nick's in the Sticks viral video discussed at Tuscaloosa City Council meeting
The viral video from Nick's Original Filet House, showing a verbal altercation regarding an alleged racial slur and comment from a Nick's employee, was discussed Tuesday at the top of Tuscaloosa City Council meeting. Councilor Matthew Wilson began by applauding fellow Councilor Kip Tyner, who has spoken publicly and widely since the video began circulating. Various cuts from the roughly 2 1/2 minute video, some with added commentary, have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on...
Get Amped-up with August Events
Check out these events full of connections, education and more taking place this month all across campus and the city of Tuscaloosa. Camp Tide Aug. 10, 4 p.m. Retro Rave Aug. 11, 7 p.m. New Year, New Me Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Roll Tide Bingo Aug. 13, 6 p.m. PixarFest...
Alabama Heat Advisory in Effect as Mid-TN Valley Braces for Triple-Digit Heat Index
Huntsville, AL – The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a heat advisory for all of the mid-Tennessee Valley, effective through 7 PM this evening. Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels, with the heat index soaring up to 109 degrees.
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners announced on Wednesday that applications are now being accepted for an new program designed to increase the number of doctors in the state. The Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program, established under...
High School football Week 0 schedule in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 2024 high school football season is fast approaching as teams prepare to begin their quest for a state championship. Week 0 begins Aug. 22 and will run through Aug. 24. Several schools hired new head coaches including the Hoover Buccaneers. The Bucs hired former Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer, as […]
Alabama families seek answers after inmates’ bodies returned without internal organs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Agolia Moore was shocked to get a call telling her that her son was found dead in an Alabama prison of a suspected drug overdose. She had spoken to him to earlier that evening and he was doing fine, talking about his hope to move into the prison’s honor dorm, Moore […]
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