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Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Extra Point Previews: Samson Tigers
SAMSON, Ala (WDHN) — Last season was plagued by injury for many high school football teams in Geneva County, and the Samson Tigers were no exception. By the end of the Tigers’ first game of the season, the team had already suffered seven major injuries. That’s going to be a struggle for any team to […]
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Dale County early Monday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:23 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Dale County. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:23 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Blue Springs,...
Escaped inmate alert: Crenshaw County residents warned of Monday afternoon escapee
By Staff Reports Today, at approximately 4:05 p.m. Crenshaw County residents received a Code Red alert about an escaped inmate. The alert identified the escapee as Tyler Garner, a 19-year-old white male, who had escaped from the Crenshaw County Jail at around 1:40 p.m. “Garner was wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt,” the message […] The post Escaped inmate alert: Crenshaw County residents warned of Monday afternoon escapee appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Farm Swap supports local hobbyists
Crenshaw County is home to a swap event, organized by local farmers. This past Saturday, Sardis Farm Swap held its monthly event, featuring wares hand-crafted or home-grown in the local area. A farm swap is a small gathering, where farmers and hobbyists can sell or trade goods ranging from hand-made items, to live chickens and […] The post Farm Swap supports local hobbyists appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Bill to rename Dothan post office passes U.S. House
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The post office in downtown Dothan could soon bear the name of a World War II veteran and longtime mail carrier. On Monday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6162 by voice vote without any objection. That bill, which was introduced by Representative Barry Moore in November 2023 and was cosponsored by the other six representatives from the state of Alabama (Robert Aderholt, Jerry Carl, Gary Palmer, Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Dale Strong), would officially rename the post office at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan as the LaBruce ‘Bruce’ Tidwell Post Office.
Ozark Municipal Airport woos corporate aviation suitors
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Now that the Ozark Airport has its new corporate hangar, work has begun on the runway. The hope is to lure corporate jets to Ozark -- an effort helped by approximately $152,000 in federal funding. Earlier this year, the airport opened its hangar doors for new...
Troy places three on Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, projected as West Division runners-up in 2024
TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - With 2024 Sun Belt Football Media Days set to get underway on Tuesday, the conference’s head coaches and media representatives for each school met to make their selections for the Preseason All-Conference Team as well as make their picks for the 2024 SBC Preseason Poll.
Troy Regional Environmental Services Team Sets Record with Gallup Employee Engagement Scores
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TROY, Ala., July 22, 2024 – The Troy Regional and Forefront leadership teams recognized Brenda. Thomas, Environment Services (EVS) director, earlier this month after her team achieved the highest. Gallup employee engagement scores recorded in Forefront’s history. Rob Bride, president of the...
CHHS names former Auburn star Kam Pettway new offensive coordinator
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Charles Henderson High School recently announced that former Auburn football star Kam Pettway has been named the football team’s new offensive coordinator. Pettway is a Prattville native that earned All-State honors at Prattville High as a senior running back after rushing for 1,402...
Ozark splash pad closed indefinitely
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - The splash pad at the Kidzone Pavillion in Steagall Park will be closed until further notice, according to a Facebook post by Ozark Parks and Recreation. “One of the elements in the water pump broke. We are doing our best to have the pump repaired and have the splash pad reopened as soon as possible,” Ozark Leisure Services Director Ozzie Maianeto said in a comment.
Troy Post 70 17U captures State Championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy Post 70 17U summer baseball team captured the Alabama American Legion 17U State Championship last weekend. Post 70 defeated Tuscaloosa Post 34 by a score of 5-4 in the championship game. Troy Post 70 also defeated the Warriors 5-3, beat Northport Post 208 by a score of 15-3, knocked off Post 555 by a score of 2-1 and beat Bibb 11-5. A number of Pike County athletes compete for Post 70.
Troy picked to finish runner-up in SBC West
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy Trojans were picked to finish in second place in the Sun Belt Conference West Division by the league’s coaches, which was announced on Monday. Troy earned 14 first place votes, while Texas State was picked to finish first with nine first...
Troy Rookie All-Stars compete in World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars represented Alabama at the Dixie Ozone Rookies (11U) World Series in Mississippi this past weekend. Troy went 2-2 at the World Series. They opened up the World Series with a 8-5 win over Livingston on July 18. Cole Cleveland led Troy at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run, while Elliot Cochran went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Barrett Powell and Cochran pitched two innings each. Cochran struck out two and gave up two hits and two earned runs, while Powell struck out three and gave up no hits or earned runs.
Troy Tiger Sharks qualify for State Swim Meet
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Saturday, July 13th, the Troy Tiger Sharks Swim Team travelled to Dothan for the District VI Swim Meet. The Tiger Sharks placed 3rd overall in the district and had 22 swimmers qualify in a combined total of 37 individual entries and 7 relays for the State Swimming Championships that will be held in Opelika, Alabama July 26th-27th.
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