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Update: Heat advisory issued for Southwest Alabama for Friday
On Thursday at 3:54 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid for Friday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
First Alert: Summer’s Dog Days keep barking
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Our stretch of hot weather rolls along! Temperatures on Friday will soar into the mid 90s yet again; we expect more sun than clouds and only a precious few showers and/or storms by afternoon. Most of us will stay dry, all of us will be hot!
Council OKs New Zoning for Small Businesses in Residential Neighborhoods
Birmingham now officially has a zoning distinction that officials say will allow for small businesses in high-density residential neighborhoods while keeping the areas walkable. “If you can imagine, if a part of town is rezoned to this designation, you will be able to build a structure where the ground level...
PHOTOS: One-of-a-kind artwork showcased at Arti Gras
The annual Arti Gras held at Russell Crossroads gives artists from all over the state the opportunity to showcase their artwork in Alexander City. The event kicked off shortly after the July 4 festivities around the lake. Friday morning, local artists along with creators from Auburn, Huntsville and other cities set up booths displaying their unique artwork. From realistic portraits, to jewelry made from real flowers, to Biblical scenes hand-carved from wood, there was no shortage of creativity at the Crossroads.
Alabama man arrested for drunken driving after head-on collision with state trooper
HOUMA — A drunk driver who slammed into a State Trooper head-on while driving on La. 24 in Houma was arrested. Deak Matteson Jr., 63, was arrested Wednesday night for a first-offense DWI and vehicular negligent injuring, among other charges. Matteson, who is from Guin, Alabama, was driving a...
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awards new cultivator licenses
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) announced it awarded additional cultivator licensesfollowing the completion of investigative hearings. The commission said the decision was made at its meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The new licenses will go to Pure by Sirmon Farms, LLC and Blackberry...
1,800 Alabama students marked to repeat third grade over poor reading skills
As many as 1,800 Alabama third graders will repeat the grade because they aren’t reading well enough to move on to fourth grade, state superintendent Eric Mackey said Thursday. It’s a pivotal moment for Alabama, which has spent years implementing a high-stakes literacy law, and which now has to...
ALEA Launches “Roadway to Success” Campaign for the Upcoming School Year
Montgomery, AL – With schools across Alabama soon back in session, increased traffic and busier morning commutes are inevitable. In response, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging parents, teen drivers, and citizens of all ages to join their “Roadway to Success” campaign, promoting responsible driving to ensure everyone’s safety. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor emphasized […] The post ALEA Launches “Roadway to Success” Campaign for the Upcoming School Year appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Big Lots to close five Alabama locations
PRATTVILLE − Five Big Lots locations across Alabama closing, part of a national effort to close about 300 of the discount store locations due to economic conditions. The Prattville store is one of the locations that will be closed. The Montgomery store on the Atlanta Highway will remain open, according to the store's site. Montgomery also has a Big Lots distribution center on Selma Highway. ...
Why voter turnout for presidential elections have decreased in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — According to data from the Alabama Secretary of State’s office, there was a ten percent decrease in voter turnout in presidential elections from 2012 to 2020. The question is: why are fewer voters going to the ballot box? Cliff Burkett, chair of the Butler County GOP, said, “When you have no […]
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