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Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box now in Jasper
JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - A new Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper is the seventh one in Alabama. It’s located at Jasper’s Fire Station on 18th Street. The baby box is a way for a mother who is in crisis to safely and privately surrender their newborn in the box. Once inside the box, a silent alarm is triggered. Firefighters will then rush the baby to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
Heat advisory affecting Alabama Saturday
On Friday at 2:35 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lowndes, Montgomery, Pike and Barbour counties. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Seek cool...
Huntsville hit-and-run victim's family demanding answers
In April, we reported a hit-and-run that killed 29-year-old Marquez Williams from Huntsville. The Huntsville Police Department announced that they found the suspect's car, which he or she stole, burned up. Police have not identified a suspect yet, leaving the Williams family demanding justice and action be taken. On Thursday,...
Custodian indicted, arrested for distributing obscene material to students at Sanford Middle School
A now-former Lee County Schools custodian has posted bond after being indicted, and arrested following an obscene material investigation. The investigation began on November 7th, 2023, when Lee County Sheriff’s School Resource Officers received two disturbing reports involving a custodian at Sanford Middle School in the Beauregard community of Lee County.
Veteran Gadsden City coach moves to Sardis
Photo: Scott Brackett and wife Katie pose for a photo after he was hired as head baseball coach and career prep teacher at Sardis High School during a recent meeting of the Etowah County Schools Board of Education.(Submitted photo) After 16 years as an assistant and head baseball coach at...
Jailer agrees to plead guilty in case of inmate who froze to death at jail
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A former corrections officer at an Alabama jail has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal charge in the death of a mentally ill man who died of hypothermia after being held naked in a concrete cell for two weeks. Federal court records show that Joshua...
Baby Woodfin arrives: Mayor and wife welcome new child
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced today that his wife, Kendra, gave birth to a healthy baby girl. “Baby Woodfin is here!,” he posted on X. “She is beautiful and healthy! Mom is doing well! We are excited and very blessed. Grateful for our village!”. The mayor married Kendra...
Norfolk Southern To Invest Over $200M In Alabama
Norfolk Southern Corporation will invest more than $200 million to grow capacity on the 3B Corridor, a key rail line in Alabama. The 3B Corridor connects markets in northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and destinations worldwide. The project will help Norfolk Southern accommodate expected growth in several sectors in the Southeast.
Man has been Arrested in the Fatal Crash of an Alabama Woman
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.(WDNews) — Florida Highway Patrol officers arrested 58-year-old Charles Edward Stillman of Holt on Thursday after a fatal crash on Stanley Lane and Galiver Cutoff. Stillman faces one count of DUI manslaughter. According to the FHP, the crash occurred earlier in the day when Stillman, driving south...
Medical Association of Alabama boasts new program to boost physician recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – A brand-new training program designed to combat Alabama’s doctors shortage has been launched. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is now accepting applications for the Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, these students can practice some forms of medicine until they can go to […]
Court filings provide additional details of the US’ first nitrogen gas execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A corrections officer who helped carry out the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution said in a court document that the inmate had normal blood oxygen levels for longer than he expected before the numbers suddenly plummeted. Another court document indicated that the nitrogen gas...
Two Alabama high school baseball players to play in MLB-hosted showcase game
Two high school baseball players from the state of Alabama have been selected for a national showcase game hosted by Major League Baseball. Bob Jones senior Myles Hammond and Hoover junior Will Adams were both among the 44 athletes selected to play in the 44 Hank Aaron Invitational Showcase Game on Saturday at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.