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Caroleene Dobson responds to Shomari Figures’ Democratic National Convention speech
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Republican congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson said there were parts of her opponent Shomari Figures’ speech at the Democratic National Convention that she actually liked. “He’s a very talented speaker,” Dobson told WKRG News 5. “I loved that he referenced the legacy of civil rights leaders in District 2.” Shomari Figures spoke […]
Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
Auburn's Brian Battie released from hospital after three months
After three months of treatment and recovery, Auburn running back Brian Battie was released from Sarasota Memorial Hospital this week, according to a Facebook update from his mother, Adrienne. Battie was shot in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida, in May, and had been hospitalized since. In late June, he was...
Headland @ Dale County | 2024 Week 0
MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (WTVY) - The mighty Rams will take the 15 minute drive down Alabama Highway 134 to Midland City for a matchup with the Warriors for the first time since 2021. Will Headland get a second-straight win over the Warriors or can Dale County use home-field advantage to take one back in the series that has been a mostly back-and-forth affair since 2005?
The Extra Point: New Brockton vs. Pike Liberal Arts
TROY, Ala. (WDHN) — Friday night the New Brockton Gamecocks battled more than just an opponent. Playing for the first time since a Freshman player died after collapsing during practice last week. With heavy hearts, the team took the field with Semaj Wilkins on their minds and hearts. Wilkins collapsed during practice on August 13, […]
Bulldogs fall in tough test against 7A Enterprise, 35-7
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Andalusia Bulldogs could not keep pace with Enterprise Wildcats in the football season opener Friday night, falling 35-7. The Wildcats came into the season as the fourth-ranked 7A team in the state while the Bulldogs were making the jump back up to 5A after two seasons in 4A.
Holt-Baker teen sets sights on finish line
HOLT, Fla., Aug. 24, 2024—Most kids aren’t sure what they want to be when they grow up. If you ask them, they usually just shrug their shoulders and give you an “I dunno.”. But for Baker High School cheerleader Hayden Peak, she’s laser-focused on a checkered flag....
Selma Saints beat Park Crossing in season opener at Memorial Stadium
The Selma High Saints came out the gate running Friday night in their opening game of the 2024 football season against Park Crossing, winning 30-20. Park Crossing was mere inches from making a touchdown, when No. 11 Kristan “Megatron” Moore intercepted and ran from one stretch of the field to the other to score a touchdown. Surely that was close to or at 70 or 80 yards. Rushing two-point conversion was successful by Nicholas "Smoove" Thomas.
Firefighters responded to house fire in DeFuniak Springs, no injuries reported
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire on Rob Roy Road in DeFuniak Springs. Fire officials said the fire happened on Saturday morning, originating in the garage, and quickly spreading throughout the attic of the home. Fourtantly, no one was injured, officials confirmed. Eglin Airforce Base Fire & […]
City Mourns Friday Death of “Tuscaloosa’s Doctor” Ramesh Peramsetty
City leaders, his staff and patients across the area are mourning the Friday afternoon death of "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," Ramesh Peramsetty. Peramsetty was the well-known founder and medical director of a group of local medical officers operating as the Crimson Network, including Alabama Family Medical Care, both Crimson Care locations, Crimson Village and the Tuscaloosa Weight Loss Center.
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