Leighton
LATEST NEWS
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Massive Tuscaloosa church theft nears resolution
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An update has been given on a theft at a Tuscaloosa church. A church employee at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been accused of stealing $300,000 and using the money to buy TikTok coins. She’s expected to appear in court Tuesday morning. Court...
What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt
A closer look at some of Alabama’s top remaining targets including a few who will announce decisions soon. The post What’s next for Alabama: Five recruits to watch as the dead period comes to halt appeared first on On3.
South Alabama Jaguars add Guntersville’s Julyon Jordan
The South Alabama Jaguars have added yet another 2025 commitment with a pledge from Guntersville High School running back Julyon Jordan. The 5'10,175 recruit from Guntersville High School also had offers from Virginia, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt,Mississippi State and Troy. Along with his official visit to South Alabama this summer, Jordan...
Men’s Tennis named to ITA All-Academic Teams list
FLORENCE, Ala. (July 22, 2024) – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced their 2024 Division I Men's Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams on Monday with the Lions receiving two individual honors along with one team distinction. The program received the honor of making the All-Academic team list, along with two individual...
Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double–A, Cincinnati Reds) in the final series in July. The details for each game and Specialty Food Items are listed below. Tuesday, July 23. UNA Football & Trash Pandas Special Offer. Educators Night: All teachers...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Monday it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction...
Alabama’s Late Summer & Early Fall Weather and Temperature Predictions
Many states, including Alabama, will remember the summer of 2024 as a scorcher. However, all signs indicate that chanting “sweater weather” might be delayed this year. The heat may continue into early Fall as well. “Once again, the Deep South, Gulf Coast, and Florida may not be much...
Alabama promoting aerospace growth at Farnborough Airshow
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Farnborough International Airshow is a premier aerospace industry trade event that occurs biennially and will commence today. The trade show will showcase aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, and Alabama hopes to continue building on its recent growth. Alabama has a lengthy list of...
More rain with below-average temperatures this week
Tuesday: An upper-level wave will move across Alabama, triggering showers and storms across North and Central Alabama today. A few storms could be strong with gusty winds and heavy rain. Isolated flooding can’t be ruled out today. High temperatures will be in the middle 80s. Wednesday-Friday: The southwest flow will continue Wednesday through Friday. We […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.