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Garbage truck slams into house injuring one
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in Madison responded to a wreck after a Garbage truck slammed into a house Friday morning, according to Don Webster with HEMSI. The wreck happened in the area of Grayson Avenue and Sullivan Street. Authorities say no one was home during the wreck. Webster said...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Friday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:11 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:11 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
What’s Brewing - Rivertown Street Cruisers continue Fourth of July celebration in Marianna
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Here’s what’s brewing!. The Rivertown Street Cruisers are holding a fireworks show in Marianna on Friday, July 5. Bring your family to enjoy the vintage cars, good food and music!. The event will start at 4 p.m. at 3121 Dryden Drive. To stay up...
How can you tell if the coastal Alabama waters you’re swimming in are safe?
In the summer, millions of tourists and locals alike flock to the beaches and waters of coastal Alabama for a relaxing and fun vacation. But you may be wondering if the waterway you’re headed to is safe to swim in, or safe for your kids to swim in. Fortunately, there’s a way to check bacteria levels beforehand.
54-year-old man dead, another in custody after Friday morning shooting in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police say one person is in custody after an early morning shooting left another man dead Friday. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Cotton Avenue at around 4:40 a.m. on a shot spotter alert. Shortly after, BPD received a call of a person shot at the location.
Better Rain Chances This Weekend
SYNOPSIS – Abundant moisture will extend our hot and humid pattern into the weekend with heat indices rising well above 100° each afternoon. The same moisture will likely stir up scattered showers and thunderstorms late, cooling some areas. Rain chances will decline next week as a wave of drier air invades our region.
Carroll Elected Alabama Securities Commission Chairman
The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has announced that Alabama Securities Commissioner and Managing Partner at Wilkins Miller in Mobile Allen Carroll was elected ASC chairman by a unanimous vote of his fellow commissioners. Carroll is serving his second term on the commission after being recommended by the Alabama Society of CPAs and being confirmed by the Alabama Senate on April 11. His practice with Wilkins Miller includes a focus on forensic accounting and consulting services. He has served as a witness and consulting expert in a variety of commercial disputes in both civil and criminal litigation and testified and consulted on issues including determination of economic damages, lost profits, accounting malpractice, white-collar criminal matters, forensic investigations and business valuations. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BS in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Carroll is a CPA and member of the Association of International CPAs and Alabama Society of CPAs. He is also accredited in business valuation, is certified in financial forensics by the American Institute of CPAs and is a Certified Valuation Analyst.
Get Ready for Fall Sports in Dothan: Registration for Youth Football, Cheerleading, and Soccer Opens Soon!
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – As fall approaches, excitement builds for the upcoming Football and Soccer season in Dothan! Youth Tackle Football, Youth Cheerleading, and Youth Soccer leagues are gearing up, and registration is just around the corner. These recreational leagues offer a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop...
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Oklahoma, Alabama Now Have AI-Powered Vending Machines That Sell Bullets
It’s no secret that Americans love guns. Not only do nearly half of Americans say they live in a household with guns, but the U.S. beats out every other nation on Earth when it comes to gun density (the 2nd most gun-dense country is Yemen, and it’s not even close). The U.S. is actually the only country that has more guns than people. Given all that, it’s not much of a surprise that, in some states, you can now walk into a grocery store and buy bullets from a vending machine as if you were ordering a candy bar or a soda.
2 juveniles dead in Montgomery after early morning shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department has launched both a death and homicide investigation after two juveniles died early Friday morning. According to MPD, police and fire medics responded to the 3900 block of Marie Cook Drive around 4:14 a.m. after reports of someone being shot. Once on the scene, a 17-year-old girl was located who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. In addition, they located a 17-year-old boy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, who was also pronounced dead at the scene.
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