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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...
Local doctor gives warning about risks of counterfeit Ozempic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dr. Amy Illescas, the Owner of Total Care 280, is warning people about the dangers of compounded Semaglatide, also known as counterfeit Ozempic. According to Dr. Illescas, the compounded drug has been linked to severe heart problems and suicidal thoughts in some patients. “The FDA came out in a very clear […]
First Methodist's Gift to Gadsden offers variety of classes, mostly free
Members of First United Methodist Church will again be sharing their talents with the community through Gift to Gadsden. The annual set of workshops and introductory classes — basically free, although some participants must either provide or purchase supplies — is scheduled for July 22-25. Pre-registration is required and is open now, as class sizes are limited. ...
Tuscaloosa fundraising idea turns into a booming nationwide business
Greg Crowe was coaching high school basketball for American Christian Academy when he had an idea that has turned into a booming nationwide business. High school coaches are often involved in fundraising efforts to help pay for their athletic programs. Crowe noticed the scorer's table at ACA and thought if he could put a television monitor in the table, he could sell ad space to help raise money. He and a partner created seven of the...
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 […]
Hollywood Police uncover an active meth lab
On Wednesday, June 19th, the Hollywood Police Department, with the assistance of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, served a search warrant on Co Rd 42. During the search, an active meth lab was uncovered. Investigators found 4.93 grams of cocaine mixed with fentanyl, 11.33 grams of meth mixed with fentanyl, marijuana, illegal possession of prescription drugs, and a large amount of drug paraphernalia.
Few drops of rain tonight, more this weekend (7.19.24)
NE-5 Tomorrow: Mix of Sun & Clouds, 30% Shower/Storm Ch. |High: 89|. Cooler conditions have finally returned to the mid-south, but not alone. A few showers are moving south of I-40 for some of our friends that need it most as rain mirrors the area with the highest concern of drought. It won't become widespread or severe, so no need to cancel your Friday night plans. The good news is that at least the cool down is sticking around.
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
These are the 5 women Alabama has put to death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Of all the death row inmates that Alabama has put to death over the years, only five have been women. As of Thursday, only five of the total 165 death row inmates are women. Here are the women who have been put to death by the state, ranging from hanging to […]
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