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Federal changes drive higher costs for Alabama’s health insurance plan for teachers
After stable costs for more than a decade, Alabama’ health insurance plan for education employees and retirees could need hundreds of millions more in state dollars over the next few years because of changes made at the federal level. The Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan, PEEHIP, covers more...
Friday will be the last comfortable day before excessive heat returns
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)– The Wiregrass has enjoyed a break from the oppressive heat the past few days thanks to a rare summer cold front that moved through Wednesday. Friday is expected to be another day with seasonably low dew points and a northwest breeze, although it will be hot, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s under abundant sunshine.
Six inducted in 30th Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame class
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The 30th Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame class was introduced Wednesday afternoon in Dothan. The class consisted of six do it all athletes, coaches and contributors to sports around the Wiregrass. WSHOF CLASS OF 2024. KASEY COOPER. The Dothan High star helped lead the team...
Jackson County NAACP held candidate town hall ahead of August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Jackson County residents had the opportunity to learn more about candidates running in the August primary election during the Jackson County NAACP’s voter education town hall Thursday. “Tonight can really make it or break it for some people. It is going to be based on their poise and how they […]
Family says goodbye to 'sweet angel'
Those were the heartbreaking words Rebekah Satterfield posted Monday evening letting everyone know that her 2-year-old daughter, Violet Satterfield, had passed away a week after she was found in a family member’s swimming pool. The following is the remainder of Satterfield’s post Monday:. “We only had two years...
12 Worst Schools In Alabama Revealed
If you live in Alabama or relocating soon, I would avoid these schools. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. These schools are considered failing if they rank among the worst 6% of all public schools in Alabama measured...
Enterprise Teams Up for Summer Blood Drive to Help with Shortage
Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) – In response to the community’s summer blood shortage, the City of Enterprise is joining forces with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers to host a blood drive. Mark your calendars for Monday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the overflow parking lot of the Enterprise Farmers Market.
How will the presidential election impact Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The status of President Biden’s reelection campaign may be causing Alabama voters uncertainty when deciding on a new state representative. Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson will face off in November for the Second Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dobson believes the importance of this year’s presidential election […]
Alabama is America’s most improved state for business, CNBC says: Here’s why
Alabama is the most improved state in CNBC’s annual business competitiveness study. The state also ranked 20th best state for business, according to the financial news network’s ranking, soaring 22 places higher than its finish last year. The move to “most improved” comes after the state vaulted from...
Extreme heat builds in this weekend
Friday: Another hot day with low humidity as an area of high pressure moves north of Alabama, and we have northerly winds over the area. High temperatures will heat up into the middle 90s, but the heat index stays pretty close to the air temperature. Weekend Outlook: Another area of high pressure will move over […]
AMCC discusses legal challenges, updates medical cannabis licensing rules
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) convened Wednesday to discuss ongoing legal challenges and administrative updates in the state’s medical cannabis program. The procedural meeting, which included updates on ongoing litigation that has largely halted the process, was held to update regulatory rules to conform with HB 390, sponsored by Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, which […] The post AMCC discusses legal challenges, updates medical cannabis licensing rules appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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