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Traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrest in Athens
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A man has been charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop Tuesday in Athens. According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, the narcotics unit along with the Athens Police Department conducted the traffic stop on Hine Street. The stop led to 8.3 ounces of...
1 arrested after robbery, foot chase with BPD
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - One man is in custody after running from Birmingham Police during a robbery Saturday afternoon. Birmingham Police say they were dispatched to a robbery in progress call in the 4600 block of 13th Avenue N. around 12:45 Saturday afternoon. Upon arrival, BPD says they learned that...
Huntsville YMCA filing for bankruptcy
Huntsville YMCA announced Friday it is filing for bankruptcy. The organization says it still plans to remain operational without any interruptions at this time. Today, Huntsville YMCA Board Chair Karockas Watkins, president & CEO of Ability Plus, and Interim CEO Jeff Collen issued this statement:. “Today, the Huntsville YMCA, also...
7-year-old boy drowns in Autauga County pool
PRATTVILLE − A seven-year-old boy drowned in Autauga County on Friday night, Sheriff Mark Harrell confirmed. Harrell said the drowning happened at a private pool in the County Line area of Autauga County. The unincorporated community is about 10 miles north of Prattville near the Autauga-Elmore county line. The boy's name was not released. ...
Coosada residents upset over electric for gas facility
Potential new Alabama Power lines to a Spire liquified natural gas plant and storage facility near Coosada have neighbors almost screaming for help. Coosada Mayor Jim Houston, councilmember Howard Goza and Henry Hassey all live on Jackson Bend Road. They said for months Alabama Power has been trying to take their property to construct a new high voltage power line to power the gas plant just outside town limits. Hassey is concerned with how close the lines are to current residences.
Construction underway on massive sculpture in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE – Construction began this week to erect a new sculpture on the lawn of Huntsville Hospital along Governors Drive. When completed, the sculpture will soar an impressive 21 feet tall and 25 feet wide, beautifully connecting the Medical District with Arts Huntsville’s popular downtown Public Art Trail.
Habitat for Humanity taking applications for homes in Clanton
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties are building four new homes in Clanton and will be taking applications for two of them this September. The four homes are being built on the south side of 1st Avenue between 11th Street S. and 12th Street S. Jacklyn […] The post Habitat for Humanity taking applications for homes in Clanton appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
This Alabama city is among the top 10 for new apartments being built in the US
Huntsville is 10th among U.S. cities seeing the largest increases in new apartments. That’s according to The New York Times, which said more than 2 million new apartments are expected to built nationally by 2028. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
Austin outlasts Hartselle in double-overtime thriller
One of the first things Austin coach Jeremy Perkins told his team was the obvious. “You found a way to win the ball game,” he said after Friday’s double-overtime win over Hartselle. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
DCH medicine program proving to be popular with patients
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Meds to the Beds! A catchy name for a program at DCH in Tuscaloosa and one that so far has impacted thousands of patients. It all comes down to one word - convenience. It’s proven to be so popular that DCH leaders estimate at least 5,000 patients have benefited from it in the last four years.
'It's not a professional look': Business owner responds to homeless loitering outside Huntsville office
We're hearing from a business owner concerned about the rising homeless population outside his office on Stokes Street. Lonnie Law owns Air Degree. It's an HVAC company located right next to First Stop, which is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the unhoused. Both are just a few blocks away from...
Bama in the NFL: Roster Cuts Tracker
The NFL preseason wraps up this weekend, with the final game of three weeks for all NFL teams taking place from Thursday to Sunday night. Teams will have to cut half of their players following the final preseason game, however, with the roster limit dropping from 90 players to 53 players.
Former Auburn ace earns first coaching job
Fresh off an amazing career as a pitcher for Auburn softball, maddie penta is ready to take the next step in her softball journey. Friday, James Madison University softball head coach Loren LaPorte announced that Penta has been hired as an assistant coach. LaPorte is excited about the potential that Penta brings to the coaching staff.
Alabama Power talks electric cars in T-Town
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Power teamed up with Young Tuscaloosa for their first electric car lunch and to learn more about electric cars. It was billed as the EV tailgate. A variety of electric vehicles were on display at the Alabama Power office on Queen City Avenue. Company leaders say this was an opportunity to showcase the growing trend towards electric cars and the growing number of electric charging stations throughout the state.
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