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Dangerous heat prompts advisory this afternoon; more on the way
Dangerous heat is expected through much of the week, with daily heat index values anywhere from 105 to 115 degrees. That forecast has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory this afternoon, with more advisories to follow through at least Thursday as the heat spreads eastward. Paducah's...
Alabama storms flood streets, down power across state
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across parts of Alabama Sunday evening. Several parts of Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa counties reported flash flooding in streets and creeks. Wesley Lollar waded into deep water Sunday in Tuscaloosa. His house is OK, he reports. Scattered power outages were reported Sunday across the state, with...
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief in support of Florida’s request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Florida seeks to enforce its law regulating sex-modification procedures for minors while an appeal is underway against a district court’s order that enjoined the […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
STEVE & DC DOMINATE MORNING RADIO RATINGS; WTUG-FM #1 ALL DAY AGAIN
The audio ratings that determine what West Alabama is listening to are out for the second time in 2024. Just like television ratings, the company known as Nielsen (Nielsen Audio), keeps track of listeners to radio and all forms of audio entertainment. The newest, and arguably most important, Spring 2024...
Heavy Downpours Prompt Flooding Concerns in Portions of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “FLOOD ADVISORY.”. * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties: Bibb, Jefferson, and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Dillon Native Jerome McQueen’s ‘AcaSTEMics’ Tapped To Conduct Professional Development By Alabama State Department Of Education
The Alabama State Department of Education tapped AcaSTEMics to conduct teacher professional development (PD) to over 175 school systems at the State’s annual conference. AcaSTEMics is the brainchild of Dillon native Jerome D. McQueen, PE focused on exposing students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The PD centered around each participant assembling their own “Magic Lamp” STEM kit and how to leverage hands-on fun into motivating students in the classroom.
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Troy 8U All-Stars remain undefeated in Dixie Darlings World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy 8U All-Stars went 3-0 this weekend at the Dixie Darlings Softball World Series in Virginia. Troy opened the World Series with a 2-1 win over Louisiana that started on Friday and had to be completed on Saturday after weather delays. Kinsley Cox went 1-for-2 at the plate for Troy with a run, while Sawyer Blair scored the other Alabama run. Birdy Stephens pitched all five innings and gave up one earned run.
Elite 5-star recruit shows off Auburn-themed Cybertruck at Big Cat weekend visit
The Big Cat weekend brought in numerous leading recruits to Auburn, featuring Jared Smith from Hoover (Ala.) Thompson is a 5-star EDGE player. Smith, a high-priority target for Auburn in the 2025 recruiting cycle, is nearing his commitment date on Aug. 3, making him a key focus for Hugh Freeze and ...
Downloadable 2024 Auburn Tigers football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your TEAM as they enter year 2 of the Hugh Freeze era on the Plains. The Auburn Tigers open the 2024 campaign against in-state foe, Alabama A&M on Aug. 31 before their lone Power Four nonconference matchup against the California Golden Bears. They will have their last tune-up game before SEC play begins when the New Mexico Lobos come to Jordan-Hare. The Tigers will then host the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sept. 21 and the Oklahoma Sooners on Sept. 28. The first road trip...
VIDEO: Recruits go behind-the-scenes at Big Cat Weekend
AUBURN, Alabama — Ever wondered what it's like as a recruit or behind-the-scenes at Big Cat Weekend? Auburn Undercover collaborated with commitments 2025 commitments Alvin Henderson, Malik Autry, Bryce Deas and 2026 commit Kail Ellis to showcase what the day is really like. From a day before it started, to Blake Woodby's commitment, to the scavenger hunt to the end of the event, Auburn's commits captured videos of all of the fun and what goes down at Big Cat.
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