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Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Alabama Power crews return home after helping restore power in Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hundreds of Alabama Power line workers and contractors are finally back home after spending more than a week in Texas restoring power to people impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Now 99% of CenterPoint Energy customers have their lights back on. The storm ripped through the Caribbean and...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced 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 of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
US census takers to conduct test runs in north Alabama 4 years before 2030 count
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years prior to the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be […]
Lowndes Academy wins AISA Chairman's Award
Lowndes Academy is the recipient of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Class A Chairman's Award. The award was designated for the 2023-2024 school year and was established to recognize member schools for their academic achievements. "The award also serves as a symbol of recognition to the individuals who have...
More rain with below-average temperatures this week
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some downpours are possible. Lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Tomorrow: More unsettled weather is expected the rest of the week thanks to a trough of low pressure across the Eastern U.S., and a strong high pressure over Bermuda. This is bringing us […]
Two northwest Alabama airports receive money for improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Two airports in northwest Alabama received money for improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The Posey Field Airport in Haleyville received $236,433 — a combination of federal, state and local money — for improvements to its southeast hangar. The Russellville Municipal Airport...
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