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State Sen. April Weaver struck by a car, injured, thanks first responders
Alabama State Sen. April Weaver, a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee that starts tomorrow, was injured after being struck by a car Friday night, according to a statement from her office. Weaver, a Republican from Brierfield, was taken by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical Center after being...
Unemployment claims in Alabama declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,567 in the week ending July 6, down from 2,689 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Alabama lands 5-star WR Caleb Cunningham
Kalen DeBoer is continuing the tradition of Alabama coaches who have come before him. The first-year coach added 5-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham to his Class of 2025. DeBoer has been busy on the recruiting trail. Cunningham is his 13th signee since June 1. Overall, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Cunningham became Alabama’s 21st commitment in the 2025 class.
Alabama woman, 26, killed in head-on collision near Alabama-Florida line
GENEVA COUNTY –A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:08 p.m. Saturday, July 13, has claimed the life of a Slocomb woman, according to Sergeant Jeremy J. Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Tiffany M. Cobb, 26, was fatally injured when the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado pickup she was...
Tragic End to Search: Body of Missing Paralyzed Man Recovered in Lake Eufaula
HENRY COUNTY, Ala (WDNews) – After a two-day search, Henry County crews have recovered the body of David James Finney, a 54-year-old paralyzed man from Abbeville, who went missing on Friday. Sheriff Eric Blankenship announced the discovery in a press release, stating the body was found near the Holiday Shores area of Lake Eufaula around 5:15 p.m.
Dragons finish off inaugural season in dramatic fashion
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—With no postseason play in store for Dothan United, the Dragons played for the last time this year this weekend. On Saturday, the Dragons faced off against Southern Soccer Academy in a rematch between the two programs; which ended in a draw during their first meeting. The...
Update: Missing 13-year-old Georgia girl found safe
BUFORD, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Update 4 p.m.: She has been found safe. Initial report: Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a missing 13-year-old girl. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office, Cassandra Farnsworth, was last seen in the area of Whispering Pines and Sycamore...
Investigation underway after body pulled from Flint River in Bainbridge
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - Officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Flint River on Sunday, July 14. According to Decatur County Deputy Coroner DeWitt Phillips, a black man was found floating in the Flint River at around noon. His body was recovered just south of the boat basin in Bainbridge at around 1:10 p.m.
WATCH: WDHN’s Christian Jones showcases football skills at Alex Wright football camp
ELBA, Ala. (WDHN) — WDHN Sports Anchor Christian Jones had quite the Saturday morning in Coffee County. The former Sylacauga High School offensive/defensive lineman got to put his football skills to the test in Elba during a kid’s football camp hosted by former Elba Tiger and current Cleveland Brown Alex Wright.
‘Master Chef Junior’ winner, 12, ‘Chef for the Day’ in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In May, Opelika’s Bryson McGlynn won “Master Chef Junior” season 9. Recently, he was invited to Montgomery for some special recognition from Gov. Kay Ivey. A release from Ivey’s office said: After Opelika, Alabama native 12-year-old Bryson McGlynn won the coveted Master Chef Junior title on Fox TV, Governor Ivey extended him a personal invitation to join her at the Governor’s Mansion. This was not an ordinary introductory meeting. To showcase his culinary talents, Bryson offered to craft a delicious lunch menu for Governor Ivey and her friends. After Bryson introduced the first course and the group prayed over...
Adult day care provides free services
Tri-County Adult Day Care is offering free services to young adults with mental or physical limitations and elderly individuals seeking a safe place to socialize in Butler, Covington and Conecuh Counties. “We can pick them up at their home and bring them to the facility where we start the day with breakfast,” said facility director […] The post Adult day care provides free services appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Daleville police seek person-of-interest in deadly McDonald’s shooting
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - Police are searching for at least one person-of-interest who they believe was possibly involved in a woman’s fatal shooting on Saturday in Daleville or knows something about the apparent murder. 37-year-old Stephanie McCray was pronounced dead after the shooting that occurred outside the city’s McDonalds....
Bump stocks would be outlawed under bill proposed by Alabama lawmaker
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal regulation banning bump stocks in June, but state Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, said she will persist with her efforts to pass a ban under state law in Alabama. Givan has pre-filed a bill for next year’s legislative session that would make possession or...
Man dead after a shooting off of Bloomfield Road in Macon
MACON, Ga. — A man was shot and killed off Bloomfield Road on Sunday morning, according to a Bibb County Sherriff's Office press release. 36-year-old Christopher Wynes died after he was shot at a home within the 5700 block of Satterfield Drive around 6:30 a.m. Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley...
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