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Capstone Health hosting back to school giveaways
Capstone Health is hosting its annual Back2School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaways on Friday, July 26 in Parrish and on Saturday, July 27 in Double Springs. The Friday event will be at the old Parrish High School football field from 9:00am – 11:00am. The Saturday event will be at...
Auburn Football set to break a record this weekend at their annual 'Cookout'
The Auburn Tigers have eight players scheduled to come to their annual “Cookout” that happens in July every offseason. This is the one weekend in July where recruits are allowed to take official visits to campus, and the Tigers should be rolling in them this coming weekend. Although Alabama commit Caleb Cunningham announced he will not be attending, many others will be.
Athens police cracking down on underage drinking
Complaints from concerned parents led to almost a dozen arrests in Limestone County. Athens police said nine people at eight gas stations and convenience stores in the last week were accused of selling alcohol to the department's underage source or other teens. Lieutenant for the Athens police department, Jonathan Caldwell,...
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death.
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers […]
Alabama prep coaches weigh in on NIL on the high school level: ‘It’s a lose-lose’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Alabama’s high school coaches fear the consequences of a pay-for-play NIL model...
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
Here are 15 ways to have an amazing weekend here in the Rocket City
The last weekend of July is approaching, and while the hot weather still prevails here in the Rocket City, we have some cool events happening this weekend to tell you about. The monthly event at Big Spring Park features live music, vendors and of course, delicious food truck fare. When:...
Scattered showers with a few thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - This afternoon, expect scattered showers with a few thunderstorms. Temps only around 80 degrees, but very humid. Heavy rain is possible at times. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are likely. Rain will be heavy at times. Low 70s. Friday, another high chance for showers and thunderstorms. High temperature in the low to mid 80s. Friday night, a few showers, thunder possible. Low 70s.
Days of rain bring drought improvements
There have been ten consecutive days of recorded rainfall in Huntsville. These days of beneficial rainfall have led to drought improvements in our region. The drought conditions across the Tennessee Valley have improved some thanks to recent rainfall. Fewer areas are experiencing extreme drought conditions, with much of the area now experiencing moderate drought.
More rain and more clouds today
Good news the latest update to the Drought Monitor shows improving conditions across the area thanks to all the rain we have seen lately. More clouds and more rain for your Thursday. This will help to once again keep our high temperatures well below average for this time of year, topping out in the lower 80s today.
Tuscaloosa’s Westside Community Fun Day Celebrates 11 Years
Last year, The Mind Changers Inc. Westside Community Fun Day in the Park celebrated its 10th Anniversary with its annual back-to-school event. The organization invites you to celebrate 11 years of community togetherness this year at the annual Westside Community Day in the Park. What to Expect. Various attractions and...
NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing top 7 teams for 5-star 2025 G Meleek Thomas
One of the top overall prospects in the 2025 NCAA Basketball recruiting class is Meleek Thomas, a consensus 5-star guard who is ranked in the top-10 overall per every major recruiting ranking. He's a 6'3 combo guard who can do just about everything at a high level on both ends of the court, mostly known for his natural scoring ability.
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