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‘It was church’: Alabama state senator among 40,000 Black women on Zoom to support Kamala Harris
Four years ago, a Zoom meeting to build support for Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential nominee attracted just 90 participants. On Sunday night, an estimated 40,000 Black women and allies logged on to Zoom and another 50,000 women on other platforms at the same time to support her brand-new presidential campaign.
Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Another Alabama Red Lobster location reported closed
Tuscaloosa’s Red Lobster became the latest location of the chain to close in Alabama. According to the corporate website, the restaurant is no longer listed as open. In May, Red Lobster abruptly closed the doors of some 50 restaurants, including four locations in the state - in Auburn, Decatur, Huntsville and Mobile.
Below-average temperatures - in July? Enjoy them while they last
Alabama’s sometimes-wet weather pattern will continue on Thursday, according to forecasters, with scattered rain and storms in the forecast for much of the state. But it will keep temperatures a bit cooler than average in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. It was even record cool in...
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
Alabama argued to keep Lowe’s shoplifter in prison. Roy Moore came to his defense.
Last year, Alabama’s top prosecutor said the parole system is working, and “dangerous offenders are largely the only ones left behind bars.” Was he right? Thousands of people in Alabama lockups are eligible for parole, and each year fewer and fewer are freed. In this series, Denied: Alabama's broken parole system, AL.com highlights several recent cases. You can decide if Attorney General Steve Marshall was right when he said "there is simply nobody else to 'reform.'"
Police chief reacts to proposed Alabama bill aimed at reducing crime
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) – One Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill that if signed into law would grant the attorney general or governor the power to appoint an interim police chief in a city that’s deemed to have high crime rates. Calera Police Chief David Hyche says addressing high crime levels goes beyond just one […]
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […] The post Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Funds from multimillion-dollar Tyson Farms settlement used for improvements in Cullman County’s Garden City
GARDEN CITY, Ala. (WIAT) – Enhancements at Garden City River Park and a new Garden City Fire Station are the first two major projects that have been completed using funds from a settlement against Tyson Farms. In 2019, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms for violating the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act and […]
Music fills Locust Fork as Emerald Night Band prepares for halftime
LOCUST FORK, Ala. — There's just about a month left until football season gets underway in Central Alabama, and players, spirit teams and marching bands are hard at work preparing. Over at Locust Fork High School, the Emerald Night Band has been participating in band camp for more than...
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