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Rural hospitals — and some urban ones — struggle for financial fitness
As mayor of a small town in rural Alabama, your daily concerns should be public safety, sanitation, economic development and such — not trying to keep the city’s hospital open. But that’s a hot topic for Mayor Sheldon Day in Thomasville, where the city’s four-year-old hospital is about...
DCS Superintendent fights against ‘harassment’ from community
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The Dothan City Schools Superintendent sent a letter to the Dothan community Tuesday night, defending his school and staff against what he calls “constant cyber harassment” and vitriol against his employees. In his letter, Dr. Dennis Coe said the recent vitriol, meaning cruel...
$3 lottery ticket bought in Hickory hits for $100K
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A lottery ticket purchased in Hickory by an Alabama resident ended up hitting for a big prize, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Thursday. Alabama resident Christopher Baker bought $3 Quick Pick at Jack B. Quick on Old NC 10 and doubled his prize when he hit a multiplier. “I […]
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Auburn, SUSCC to build new hangar for airframe and powerplant school
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two Alabama institutions are teaming up to help solve a national aviation mechanic shortage problem. Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College are set to build a hangar for SUSCC’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) School. A key part of the new deal is...
Enterprise Teacher Steve Icenogle Receives Prestigious SkillsUSA Award
Enterprise, Ala.(WDNews) – Enterprise High School teacher and SkillsUSA award winner Steve Icenogle was honored with a Certificate of Achievement by Mayor William E. Cooper during the Enterprise City Council meeting on Tuesday night at the Enterprise Civic Center. Icenogle was recognized for his “Honorary Life Member” designation at...
Overnight shooting leaves 1 dead in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - One man is dead, and no suspect is in custody after another deadly shooting in the Capital City. According to police, around 12:45 a.m. Thursday, MPD and Fire Medics responded to West South Boulevard near the I-65 interchange after reports of a person being shot. On...
Prattville moves to condemn church-owned property for road improvements
PRATTVILLE − The City of Prattville has started condemnation proceedings on three parcels of land to make way for improvements of one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares. The City Council approved the moves during Tuesday night’s meeting. The matter will now go to the Autauga County Probate Court, where a fair market value of the parcels will be decided and the city will pay those prices for the land.
Nick Saban Turning Heads With Warning About Greg McElroy, Says He's A 'Problem'
While Kalen DeBoer has been at the helm of Alabama for a few months now, he still has things to learn about the program. That may come as a surprise being that his staff currently has the No. 1 class in the country, and the Tide are still viewed as a championship contender ahead of his first ...
Unsettled weather continues through the weekend, Heavy rain could lead to flooding issues
Friday: The cold front will stall over Central to South Alabama on Friday. This will set off more numerous showers and storms especially during the afternoon and evening. Some heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible. High temperatures will be below average as they only climb into the lower 80s. Drought: The Drought Monitor […]
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris receives 2% raise
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris speaks at an Alabama Department of Public Health meeting on Jan. 18, 2024 in Montgomery. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) The board overseeing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) voted unanimously Thursday to give State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris a 2% raise, effective in September.
The Wharf Announces Anchor Tenant for New Portside on Main Addition
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Wharf, a premier destination on Alabama's Gulf Coast, is set to elevate its offerings with the announcement of an exciting new anchor tenant and additional merchants coming to its "Portside on Main" addition. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the popular shopping, dining, and entertainment venue, promising visitors an enhanced experience with a diverse array of new businesses, including the Gulf Coast's largest swing suites powered by Top Golf.
Been Together 30 years. “She Fuss at me Like My Mama Because She Concerned About My Well-Being …”
Met: September 1993, at Troy University. They were both members of the gospel choir and met during rehearsal the day Marc joined. “I was in the tenor section and she was leading the song we were rehearsing, and I thought she was cute. We didn’t actually talk to each other until we were getting ready for the African Alliance Fashion Show [on campus] and we were both modeling in the show… and during a break, she was standing at the water fountain and I went over and introduced myself, I said ‘Hi, my name is Marc’, and she said ‘I know who you are’, and I thought that was a good thing, I was smiling and then she wiped the smile off my face,” Marc laughed.
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