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Bishop from Alabama elected president of World Methodist Council
United Methodist Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, head of the North Alabama Conference, was elected president of the World Methodist Council at its meeting this week in Sweden. Wallace-Padgett, who will be leaving her post in Birmingham on Sept. 1 after 12 years as bishop of North Alabama United Methodists, was elected on Wednesday at the meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, said Danette Clifton, communications director for the conference, who is attending with Wallace-Padgett.
Alabama Law Enforcment Agency celebrates Aviation’s 50th anniversary
Today marks a significant date in ALEA’s Aviation Unit history. On this day 50 years ago, Jerry Hatfield took delivery of the Agency’s first helicopter, a N203PS an OH-13T (Bell 47) in Tucson, AZ. Beginning his flight back to Alabama with no radios, a sketchy set of maps (road maps) he slowly followed U.S. 80 to finally reach Montgomery, three days and nine fuel stops later.
Mostly Sunny – Widely Scattered Showers Possible
Hazardous Weather Outlook/National Weather Service Birmingham AL. Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. Friday through next Wednesday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Friday afternoon mainly along and north of Interstate 20. A few of these storms could...
Alabama authorizes third nitrogen gas execution for inmate who tortured and killed hitchhiker
The Alabama Supreme Court granted the state attorney general's request to authorize the execution of Carey Dale Grayson, one of four teenagers convicted in the 1994 killing of Vickie Deblieux
Alabama lawmaker to introduce regulatory bill for crypto, blockchain tech next year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Rep. Mike Shaw, R-Hoover, said Wednesday he intends to introduce legislation related to the regulation of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. “Don’t know what it’s going to look like, but I’m planning on putting something together to introduce next year, but it’s going to take some...
Isolated severe storms possible in Alabama Friday and Saturday
Isolated severe storms will be possible across parts of Alabama both Friday and Saturday, according to forecasters. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for north and the northern part of central Alabama on Friday, and north and central Alabama on Saturday.
Parental drug abuse, relinquishments, staff turnover among DHR’s challenges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Most of the youngest children in the state’s foster care system are there because of parental drug abuse, Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Nancy Buckner told a panel of lawmakers on Wednesday. “It’s not just drug abuse, but when you peel the wires back...
A-List No. 8: Auburn-bound Jourdin Crawford can dominate up front for Parker
The A-List is AL.com’s ranking of the top 15 senior prospects in the state of Alabama. We will count down one each day until No. 1 is revealed Aug. 22. Parker High School defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford has drawn a lot of attention for quite a while. He said he first caught the eye of college recruiters as a ninth grader.
Tim Walz says he is ‘the anti-Tommy Tuberville’: Football coaches ‘are not the dumbest people’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took a jab at Alabama’s senior U.S. Senator in Boston on Wednesday night. “I feel like one of my roles in this now is to be the anti-Tommy Tuberville, to show that football coaches are not the dumbest people,” the candidate for Vice-President said.
Labor organization continues in Alabama as longshoremen strike looms
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The International Longshoremen’s Association is gearing up for a strike that will include longshore workers across the East and Gulf Coasts. Contract negotiations broke down between the ILA and the employer association USMX in June after workers in Mobile, AL and other ports...
Heat index will approach 100 degrees but chance of showers for weekend
HUNTSVILLE — The heat returns today and Friday but there may be a little relief as a cold front approaches. Afternoon heat indices will also approach and/or exceed the 100-degree mark through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville office. “Afternoon heat indices will top out in the...
Alabama stars nominated for People’s Choice Country Awards; voting open
NBC has unveiled the nominees for the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards, and a rising Alabama group is up for both top group and top song honors. The Red Clay Strays, who recently released an album amid a year full of triumphs such as opening for The Rolling Stones, lead the Alabama contingent in the nominations. The Mobile-based band is nominated for group/duo of 2024 and group/duo song of 2024 for “Wanna Be Loved,” written by Dakota Coleman and Matthew Coleman.
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