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Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled in rural Clarke County, the small, nonprofit […]
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kelvin Datcher could be Alabama’s newest state representative as soon as next month. Originally slated to meet Carlos Crum in a special election to fill the vacant House District 52 seat, Datcher, who won a Democratic primary runoff on Tuesday, could be sworn in as soon as August 1, following Crum’s departure from the race.
Federal judge narrows lawsuit over minority representation on Alabama state board
A federal court judge on Wednesday ordered discovery in a lawsuit challenging a statute requiring minority representation on a state board. But U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker dismissed the lawsuit’s challenge to language requiring state boards to reflect the diversity of the state. The American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organization that challenges preferences […] The post Federal judge narrows lawsuit over minority representation on Alabama state board appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Alabama’s tax free weekend is here and local businesses are offering additional incentives
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - It is a tax-free weekend in Alabama. This gives people a little help in terms of saving money when shopping. This time of year many people are thinking about getting some back-to-school shopping done. In Enterprise, many businesses are offering additional sales on top of the exemption.
Who won Alabama's five special elections this year?
Kelvin Datcher's election to Alabama House District 52 brings the total number of state House representatives to 105. Every district in the state now has an elected representative in legislative body. The House had four special elections this calendar year. The Senate had one special election. Here's what happened in...
Soggy weather this weekend, Stays unsettled next week
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some downpours are possible. Lows will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Weekend Outlook: The cold front will lift north as a warm front across Central Alabama this weekend. Upper-level waves will move across the state, keeping wet weather in the forecast. Saturday will have […]
Chaires Little League All-Star team is aiming for history at the state tournament this weekend
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Chaires Little League baseball team is heading to the state tournament for the third consecutive season. They hosted their final practice before the big weekend on Thursday. The 10-12 All-Stars are heading to DeFuniak Springs to compete against eight teams. The winner will punch their ticket to the regional round, and that’s something Chaires has yet to do.
Arrest Made in Daleville McDonald’s Drive-Thru Shooting
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WDNews) – Police Chief John Crawford has confirmed that Rickey McCray was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in the drive-thru of a Daleville McDonald’s. The announcement came via a Facebook post by Authorities. Rickey McCray (45) is the husband of the victim,...
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