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Alabama State Trooper talks Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Alabama State Troopers are getting ready for a busy travel weekend for Labor Day. Sgt. Jeremy Burkett said this weekend is different than others. He explained that Labor Day means the kickoff of football season, and football season in Alabama can also mean celebration, which can result in drinking. Burkett gave […]
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying to get out in front of this thing so […]
Mike Wolfe drops $4k on rare and ‘beautiful’ Coca-Cola signs from Alabama collector in clip ahead of new season premiere
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has paid $4,000 for several rare Coca-Cola signs in a clip released ahead of the Season 26 premiere. The History Channel star has made his affinity for the soda maker’s signage known in the past, showing off a pricy sign from the brand while cleaning up his Iowa antique shop. […]
Trussville, Oneonta man competing for title of ‘Fittest on Earth’ in Masters CrossFit Games
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Two local athletes are competing in the CrossFit Games – Masters Division happening Thursday through Sunday at the BJCC. Adam Vinson from CrossFit Oneonta is competing in the 35-39 age group. Vinson qualified in the top 40 out of 37,639 registrants worldwide in his age...
Hazardous roads fixed in Winston County
CRANE HILL Ala. (WIAT) — Viewers in Winston County called CBS 42’s Your Voice Your Station team concerned about roads they once called a public safety hazard. Now, they’re finally feeling a sense of relief. That’s because James Kinsman and his neighbors just got two brand new county roads – 4006 and 4009. “It’s mind-boggling,” […]
Commercial Fire in Alexandria – Multiple Calhoun County Agencies Involved
Alexandria, AL – On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at approximately 1:40 pm the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to a confirmed commercial structure fire in the 8300 block of Hwy 144. Upon arrival firefighters observed smoke and flames coming from the 144 pawn shop, located in a strip mall with other businesses. Due to the […] The post Commercial Fire in Alexandria – Multiple Calhoun County Agencies Involved appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Daryl Davis, man who wrote of his experience talking with KKK members, coming to Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A musician and writer who gained nationwide attention for the way he engaged with members of hate groups will be coming to Birmingham to speak about how people can better bridge the gap between one another. Daryl Davis, author of “Klan-Destine Relationships: A Black Man’s Odyssey in the Ku Klux Klan,” […]
TJ Finley on Alabama: ‘They might not be who they think they might be’
When Alabama takes the field Saturday night against Western Kentucky, the Tide will face a quarterback in TJ Finley full of confidence in his team and himself. The former Auburn and LSU quarterback hasn’t beaten the Crimson Tide, but, during an appearance on BookIt Sports, Finley was blunt when assessing the 6 p.m. kickoff at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
New regional workforce center opens to Oxford High School students
Phase one of the Choccolocco Research Education Arts and Technical Experience (CREATE) Center was launched for high school students this month. The facility is a regional workforce development center. 277 Oxford High School students attend classes at the 95,000-square-foot repurposed Honeywell facility. Programming at the center focuses onengineering, computer science,...
Huntsville Animal Services inviting community to ‘Adopt on the Spot’
HUNTSVILLE — For those who are looking to bring a loving and grateful addition into their home, Huntsville Animal Services is hosting “Adopt on the Spot.”. The pop-up event will give prospective pet owners the chance to find a new companion in need whether it be a puppy, a loyal adult dog, or an excited kitten. To help ease the adoption process, Animal Services will be accepting cash or checks.
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