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Local experts advise parents how to protect kids from predators
Local members of law enforcement have arrested multiple accused child predators in North Alabama in the last few days, and child experts said parents must talk to their kids about when it's OK to trust adults and when it's not. An “adult" can be a coach, teacher, or pastor, child experts said.
Admission to Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit in Birmingham, owners can get discount
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit is offering a discounted registration rate for all EV owners to attend the event at the BJCC later this month. Before registering for the Summit online, EV owners must e-mail the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) at [email...
‘It’s a gut punch’: Alabama community shocked by teacher’s arrest for soliciting student
ONEONTA, Ala. (WIAT) – An Oneonta City Schools teacher was arrested Monday and charged with soliciting a student for a sexual act, which is a misdemeanor in the state of Alabama. Luis Vazquez, 29, of Oneonta, made bond Wednesday afternoon. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon said Vazquez was a science teacher at Oneonta Middle School […]
Tuberville honors Command Sgt. Maj. Harkey of Huntsville as ‘Veteran of the Month’
WASHINGTON – Citing the ideals of mentorship and family, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville recognized Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Harkey of Huntsville as the August “Veteran of the Month.”. “Our veterans embody the ideals of ‘team’ and ‘family’ that are taught in our great military. For Command Sergeant...
Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood Sworn in as President of Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police
Jacksonville, AL – On August 1, during the summer conference of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP), Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood was sworn in as the president of the association. Chief Wood, an 18-year veteran police officer, has served as the chief of the Jacksonville Police Department since late 2018. In his […] The post Jacksonville Police Chief Marcus Wood Sworn in as President of Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Proposed Hartselle budget includes 3% raise for employees, mayor
A proposed fiscal 2025 budget in Hartselle includes a 3% cost-of-living raise for all full-time employees and for the mayor, as well as several new hires. Hartselle Mayor Randy Garrison, the City Council and several department heads attended a review of the budget at a work session this week. The...
A GREEN DAY: Publix celebrates grand opening in Wetumpka
The new Publix in Wetumpka was in full bloom Wednesday for the grand opening. So much so that the first purchase a bouquet of flowers, most fittingly for the First Lady of Wetumpka. “Well, they better be for my wife,” Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis said with a smile as he...
Birmingham Water Works gets $171 million EPA loan for infrastructure improvements
Birmingham Water Works will receive $171 million through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan program to improve drinking water infrastructure. Darryl Jones, BWW Interim General Manager, said the money will be used to rehabilitate the Lake Purdy Dam, replace water lines, and refurbish distribution...
Tide Makes History At Paris Olympics
At the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday, three current and former Alabama Track & Field runners made history by winning their respective heats. As a result, all three runners advanced to the final pool of the eight fastest athletes in the world. Kirani James (Grenada), who is currently 31 years...
Birmingham charter school gets conditional approval after lowering enrollment target
A proposed charter school in Birmingham won conditional approval Tuesday to begin operations. The Alabama Public Charter School Commission voted to extend the approval after reducing Freedom Prep Charter School’s enrollment targets and extending a deadline to meet them. Roblin J. Webb, Freedom Prep’s CEO and founder, requested to adjust enrollment to 75 kindergarten students […]
WATCH: Former 5-Star LB looks like he is ready to make impact for Alabama
Alabama linebacker, Qua Russaw looks ready to make an impact for the Tide this season. Russaw was named as one of the guys ‘ready to do it’ by outside linebacker coach Christian Robinson. Watch Qua in action in the video below:. GET THE BEST ALABAMA FOOTBALL INSIDER INFORMATION,...
City Of Piedmont Council Regular Meeting
During the Regular meeting, Mayor Baker informed the Council of the operational expenses for the past three weeks we’re $1,063,333.21 which included three weeks of payroll. The bills were approved for payment. The Council then approved the yearly $10,000 payment to Centre- Piedmont -Cherokee County Regional Airport Authority. Next...
Biletnikoff Award snubs the Alabama Crimson Tide
The initial Biletnikoff Award Watch List is out and no Alabama Crimson Tide player was included. The prestigious award is given annually to the best receiver in college football. Receiver is defined as a pass catcher, meaning tight ends and running backs are also eligible to win the award. The...
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