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More heat advisories for Alabama: How hot will it get?
More heat advisories will be in effect for most of Alabama on Tuesday. The National Weather Service said heat and humidity could combine to make it feel as hot as 108 degrees in parts of the state this afternoon. Air temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-90s for most...
Alabama House District 52 Democratic runoff election: A voter’s guide
Voters in Birmingham go to the polls Tuesday to choose a Democratic nominee for a special election in House District 52. Kelvin Datcher, the deputy director of community development for Birmingham, will compete against Frank Woodson, a nonprofit executive and former UPS manager, for the Democratic nomination in a district that covers a portion of […] The post Alabama House District 52 Democratic runoff election: A voter’s guide appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Alabama Monday
On Monday at 7:20 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 7:45 p.m. for Barbour, Bullock and Pike counties. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was...
Wendy’s Franchisee Ryan O’Malley Puts Culture on the Front Lines of Success
Ryan O’Malley’s restaurant career began in 2007 at Wendy’s of Bowling Green, where he held roles from GM to district manager to director of operations. In 2021, he made the leap to Wendy’s franchisee. Today, O’Malley and his partners operate 136 locations across five states (Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama).
The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress.
If you’re to believe the far right, our voter rolls face constant peril from the threat of ill-willed hackers, nefarious foreign conspirators and evil villains that make James Bond’s various nemeses look like Teletubbies. I could argue that Teletubbies are actually evil in their own way, but the point is that Republican leaders from Congress […] The post The far-right fuss over voter rolls isn’t about election integrity. It’s an effort to suppress. appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Fire Up the Grills Sept. 27-28
CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications. Annual Sizzle and Smoke returns to Decatur Sept. 27-28 Decatur, Ala. (July 15, 2024) – Alabama's only triple steak cookoff returns in September bringing with it exciting grilling action and good times to the River City. Hosted by Mosaic Mentoring of North Alabama, Sizzle and Smoke welcomes steak connoisseurs and backyard grill meisters who gather to compete for prize money, bragging rights and a coveted golden ticket – the opportunity to compete at the 2025 SCA World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. This year’s Sizzle and Smoke is set for Sept. 27-28, 2024, at Ingalls Harbor in Decatur, Ala.
Pike Road Girl Awarded In AHFA Statewide Art Contest
Emma Cho, 9, of Pike Road has been named a winner in the Alabama Housing Finance Authority’s third annual National Homeownership Month art contest. Alabama children between the ages of 5 and 12 were invited to show what makes their hometown special. Emma’s colorful and detailed entry earned her the “Staff’s Choice” award for depicting activities that bring the Pike Road community together.
ALERT: Police searching for missing teen in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old from Dothan. According to Dothan Police, Cameron Fields was last seen by his grandmother at her home in the 300 block of Young America Drive on Wednesday, July 10. Police say Fields was wearing a...
UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, Birmingham metro, according to U.S. News & World Report
Was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released today. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition as the best...
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