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Fear, anger follow Haitian immigrants working at an Alabama poultry plant: Here’s the reality
The appearance of buses in several north Alabama cities last week prompted questions and community meetings about Haitian immigration in the state. Last week, photographs of people entering and exiting charter buses in Albertville were shared on Facebook, with users questioning what purpose the buses served, who was on them, and where they were coming from.
Alert: Alabama Faces Hazardous Heat Index Values Up to 108
Dangerous hot conditions continue across Alabama with concerning potential heat index values. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory on Friday, August 16, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. This advisory covers the following counties: Bibb, Blount, Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa,...
Alabama Law Enforcment Agency celebrates Aviation’s 50th anniversary
Today marks a significant date in ALEA’s Aviation Unit history. On this day 50 years ago, Jerry Hatfield took delivery of the Agency’s first helicopter, a N203PS an OH-13T (Bell 47) in Tucson, AZ. Beginning his flight back to Alabama with no radios, a sketchy set of maps (road maps) he slowly followed U.S. 80 to finally reach Montgomery, three days and nine fuel stops later.
New Postpartum Program Aims to Decrease Post-birth Complications and Readmissions in Alabama
Half of pregnancy-related deaths in Alabama occur in the first six weeks postpartum. Studies show early recognition and treatment of post-birth complications can prevent many of these deaths. The Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, launched a Postpartum Awareness Bracelet...
Trucking company founded in 1958 absorbed by conglomerate
An Alabama trucking company operating under the same family since 1958 has been acquired by a Kentucky conglomerate. Haney and White Enterprise out of Shepherdsville, Kentucky finalized the acquisition of BR Williams Trucking and BR Williams LTL Logistics based in Oxford, Alabama, this month. Haney and White owns Haney and White Logistics and Running Ox […] The post Trucking company founded in 1958 absorbed by conglomerate appeared first on CDLLife.
Alabama boutique hotel named nation’s best in new survey
A distinctive Alabama hotel with just 10 suites has been picked as the nation’s best boutique hotel by voters in USA Today’s 10Best survey. The GunRunner Hotel in Florence was identified as one of 20 finalists in the competition back in July. Results were revealed Wednesday, and the hotel didn’t just make the final 10: It came in at No. 1.
Reports Claim Alabama Rapper Super Nard Has Passed Away — Is It True?
It seems that all too often, musical talents from all over the world are taken before they have their chance to really shine. And now, fans of Alabama rapper Super Nard, who was gaining major popularity in recent years, have been left reeling following reports that the musician has died. The first rumors began swirling after a post from Montgomery's Hood News on Facebook shared a photo of the rapper with the caption, "Rest up, Super Nard."However, because no official statement has been made by Nard's family or friends, fans of the musician really aren't sure what to believe. Here's...
Another Alabama IVF clinic is to close at year’s end
An Alabama IVF clinic that kept providing in vitro fertilization treatments even while others suspended them during weeks of uncertainty following a state Supreme Court ruling says it will close January 1 – further narrowing IVF options in a state that already had few providers.
Camellia’s Sweet Treats joins Andalusia Chamber
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Camellia’s Sweet Treats on Monday, August 12. Those in attendance were owners Maci Mathews and Chapman Simmons, cutting the ribbon; AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, left of ribbon; AACC Director of Membership Services Maggie Holmes, right of ribbon; Chamber President Jennifer McClung, Chamber Vice […] The post Camellia’s Sweet Treats joins Andalusia Chamber appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
City of Elba looks to speed up repairing eroding asphalt on Pea River Bridge
Elba city leaders are expecting construction work to begin soon repairing the Pea River Bridge that has been closed for a few weeks now after the council decided it should be at the top of the list to fix the highly traveled corridor into the city.
Fund awards two college scholarships
By Staff Reports The Maggie J. Bryant (MJB) Scholarship Fund recently announced the local winners of the 2024 MJB Scholarship Awards in Dozier. The opportunity, open to students in Crenshaw, Covington and Pike counties, is aimed at helping local students achieve their higher education goals. The fund has awarded scholarships for five years. Javen Poindexter […] The post Fund awards two college scholarships appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Beauty queen murder suspect on new boyfriend: He tried to kill me in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Lindsay Shiver, the former beauty queen charged in a bizarre and alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill her estranged husband, was abused in Dothan by her new boyfriend, court records reveal. Dothan police charged Dorsey Ryan Love, 35, of Ashford, with strangulation, those documents show. He was...
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