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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency gearing up for Independence Day traffic — what you need to know
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is gearing up for a busy holiday weekend on the roadways. ALEA Public Information Officer Joshua Thompson told News 5 what they’re looking out for. “We are looking for a various amount of violations, reckless driving, speed, road rage,” Thompson said. Alabama troopers don’t have to […]
Town hall address Title IX inclusion of gender identities
People from both sides of the political aisle packed into the North Shelby Library on Monday, July 1 for a town hall meeting addressing new Title IX revisions which incorporate protections for LGBTQ+ and transgender students. The post Town hall address Title IX inclusion of gender identities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabama prison guard arrested, jailed
Law enforcement officers have charged a correctional security guard with third-degree promoting prison contraband, according to a news release. The Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division arrested Shaquasia Craig on Wednesday. Officers transported him to Escambia County Jail. ADOC officials terminated Craig, according to a news release. More:...
Where can I set off fireworks in Alabama?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — What kind of fireworks you can set off in Alabama depends on where you are. Most cities ban fireworks, although some, like Huntsville, allow some non-explosive, non-aeriel devices. In Florence, an individual may detonate fireworks within the city limits on July 4th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. of the same day. Rules are different on other days. Ardmore AL allows fireworks, Athens does not. Madison's rules are essentially the same as Huntsville's; Nonexplosive, nonaerial sparkling devices, both ground-based and handled, are legal.
Vending machines dispense ammunition at two Alabama grocery stores: How they work
Two grocery stores in Alabama currently have an automated vending machine that dispenses ammunition. American Rounds markets an automated ammunition dispenser which uses artificial intelligence technology to verify a buyer’s identification and age through card scanning and facial recognition software. The buyer inserts their photo ID, and the machine...
Alabama state officials defend Alabama prison practices amid labor exploitation claims
Alabama state officials argued in a motion Monday that inmates and civil rights groups accusing the Department of Corrections of employing slave labor did not pursue all available administrative channels and improperly split their claims across multiple lawsuits. In a motion in support of a state motion to dismiss the lawsuit, the officials, including Governor […] The post Alabama state officials defend Alabama prison practices amid labor exploitation claims appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Whitmire: Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the Window of Truth
This column originally appeared in Whitmire’s newsletter, Alabamafication. Sign up here for free. The Window of Truth is open. After the Access Hollywood tapes exposed Donald Trump as a boastful sexual predator, Republicans scrambled. In the hours after the recordings were made public, two prominent Alabama politicians shared their thoughts freely — Rep. Martha Roby and Rep. Bradley Byrne.
For fifth year, Matt Curtis Real Estate named ‘#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama’
HUNTSVILLE – Matt Curtis Real Estate, a leading residential real estate team based in Huntsville, is humbled to announce its recognition as the “#1 Real Estate Team in Alabama” for the fifth consecutive year. This distinguished accolade was awarded to Matt Curtis Real Estate as part of...
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Children’s Harbor center unveils inclusive playground in north Alabama
ECLECTIC, Ala. (WIAT) — A new piece of equipment will provide fun for kids side-by-side at a resource center in north Alabama. The Children’s Harbor at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp unveiled a $750,000 playground, designed to provide activities for children of all abilities. The playground features ramps, musical and sensory elements as well as […]
Alabama teen dead following an ATV crash in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday night, an Alabama teen died after an ATV crash in Holmes County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, just after 7:30 p.m., a 13-year-old male from Hartford Alabama was driving an ATV heading eastbound on Ma Hodges Road. Troopers said he attempted to turn right onto Chestnut Road […]
Nice but hot July 4th expected across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The dog days of summer continue across the state of Alabama with temperatures remaining in the low to mid 90s. We are not under any heat advisories today but that will not stop “feels like ” temperatures to rise in the low 100s. Today, I have temperatures around 94 degrees as the high today, and rain chances around 40%. Low temperatures will remain in mid to upper 70s and rain chances will remain fairly low as the sun goes down.
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