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Elba's Adkins commits to Georgia State University
Saying he wanted to enjoy his senior year, Elba Tiger football standout Cayden Adkins ended months of speculation last week when he announced he had committed to continue his career at Georgia State University, in Atlanta. “This is my senior year and I want to enjoy it,” Adkins told The...
Juneteenth celebration in Elba honors several community heroes
The Holy Angels Gospel Singers of Elba, Alabama presented a special Juneteenth celebration banquet Saturday, June 15, along with the annual scholarship awards ceremony at Elba Theater. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of Slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day.
Elba City Council officially appoints Shayne Arnett as new Police Chief
The Elba City Council voted Monday evening, July 8, to appoint Shayne Arnett as the new permanent Chief of Police for the City of Elba. “We have talked with Shayne. He has been doing the acting chief’s job for quite a while, and we have talked with him about serving as permanent chief of police for Elba,” Mayor Tom Maddox said. “He has agreed to do that.”
Baby found playing on busy Dale Co. highway, mom arrested, police say
DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A 21-year-old Dale County mom was arrested this week after investigators claimed she fell asleep, leading to her child wandering off and playing on a busy highway. Ashley Norton was arrested on Wednesday, July 10, and charged with one count of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering the welfare […]
Police chase ends in crash along Ross Clark Circle
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A person was taken into custody Friday after a brief police chase on the Ross Clark Circle. Dothan Police responded to a crash on the 1900 block of the Ross Clark Circle, the driver left the scene but was spotted by an officer. Lt. Scott...
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville': Amid Keke Jabbar's Death, Fans Upset With Maurice Scott
Love & Marriage: Huntsville fans still have questions and want answers about Keke Jabbar’s death. Meanwhile, her family simply wants peace. In a social media post, Wanda Moore, Keke’s aunt and Latisha Scott’s mother, expressed her thanks for fans’ support amid her unexpected death. Per Urban...
Jumbo Package: Nick Saban steals show at ESPYs, Nate Oats speaks on decision to stay
Happy Friday, everyone. We have now completed all of our RBR All-Saban Team Surveys and will be tallying the results next week. If you didn’t yet participate and would like your voice heard, you can vote for your all of your favorite Saban era players here. The ESPY awards...
Shelby Co. man selected to be part of the official Air Force One detailing team
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Shelby County business owner was selected for the 2024 Air Force One detailing team at the museum of flight in Seattle. Daniel Gill of D&P Detail is helping to preserve and protect some of the most historic aircrafts in our nation’s history. Earlier...
ESCC Men’s Soccer receives $2,000 Grant from NJCAA
ENTERPRISE, Ala (ESCC) — Enterprise State Community College is the recipient of a $2,000 Sport Opportunity Grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation to assist the college in adding a men’s soccer program. The new men’s soccer program is set to begin Fall Semester 2024....
Alabama delegates prepare for the Republican National Convention
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s conservative politicians are getting ready for the Republican National Convention, which starts Monday. According to the RNC, over 50,000 guests are expected to attend this year’s convention. Alabama’s delegates plan to cast all 50 votes for former President Donald Trump. Commissioner Rick Pate of the Department of Agriculture and Industries […]
Alabama won’t perform autopsy after devout Muslim inmate’s execution
Alabama won’t conduct an autopsy on a death row inmate after his lethal-injection execution next week. The inmate had sued the state to block the post-execution autopsy because of his religious beliefs as a Muslim. “No autopsy will be performed on Keith Edmund Gavin,” according to a statement Friday...
ArmyBassAnglers CEO joins 48 Now to preview Hunting & Fishing Expo
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The 2024 Tennessee Valley Hunting and Fishing Expo will be held at the VBC South Hall all weekend. ArmyBassAnglers CEO Shawn Dalrymple recently joined 48 Now to speak about his time serving in the U.S. Army and previewed what to expect at this year’s expo.
Two elected officials heading to jail over fraud schemes
ATLANTA (WDEF) – Two former elected officials in our area are facing jail time. One is John Oxendine, who was once Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner and a candidate for governor. On Friday, Oxendine was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. He was charged with healthcare fraud,...
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