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First 1921 Tulsa massacre victim identified with DNA was a WWI vet from Georgia
A World War I veteran is the first person identified from graves filled with more than a hundred victims of the 1921 Tulsa massacre of the city’s Black community, the mayor said Friday. The remains of C.L. Daniel from Georgia were identified by Intermountain Forensics through DNA from descendants...
Kay Ivey honors ‘MasterChef Junior’ winner as Alabama’s Chef for a Day: ‘He is going places!’
Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old chef from Alabama who won the most recent season of “MasterChef Junior,” has racked up another honor: Serving as “Chef for the Day” for the state. According to information released Friday by the office of Gov. Kay Ivey, McGlynn recently received a...
Watch 10 local startups compete for $75K on August 15
This summer, some of the brightest minds in Alabama are competing for a cash prize that could jumpstart their business. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is hosting Alabama Launchpad—a startup bootcamp where participants, learn from experienced entrepreneurs and compete for a combined $75K in funding. The competition...
Fastest growing county in Alabama: One man moved from England to open Limestone Co. restaurant
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - It’s a county older than the state. Limestone County is the 5th smallest county by size in Alabama but it is the fastest-growing county by far, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The population jumped over 3 percent from 2022 to 2023. If you’re not...
Top247 edge CJ May to announce commitment live on the 247Sports YouTube Channel
Highlan Home (Ala.) High Top247 edge CJ May is ready to announce his commitment. The 6-4, 225-pounder from the class of 2025 has narrowed his focus to four finalists and knows where he'll play his college ball. On. May will announce his commitment live on the 247Sports YouTube channel at...
Boston Man Receives 21-Month Prison Sentence in Alabama-to-Massachusetts Firearm Traffic Conspiracy
A Boston man was handed down a 21-month prison sentence for his role in a firearm trafficking conspiracy that shuttled guns from Alabama to Massachusetts. According to a statement from the Department of Justice, Kobe Smith, 25, will also face three years of supervised release following his prison term. Sentenced...
Morgan County SWAT raid uncovers drug trafficking operation in Decatur
MORGAN COUNTY, AL (WBMA) — The Morgan County Sheriff's office discovered a drug trafficking network earlier this week. On July 9, 2024, The Morgan County Sheriff's Drug Enforcement Unit and the SWAT team performed a search warrant on the 1200 block of Beltline Rd in Decatur. The authorities located...
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...
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