Magnolia
LATEST NEWS
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […] The post Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid
A lawsuit aimed at stopping Alabama from potentially prosecuting those who help Alabamians seek out-of-state abortion care could soon reach a resolution. A round of briefing concluded on Monday, with plaintiffs — who include Yellowhammer Fund; Alabama Women’s Center and WAWC, formerly West Alabama Women’s Center — reiterating an argument that Alabama Attorney General Steve […] The post Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Dense fog advisory issued for South Alabama Thursday morning
On Thursday at 6:08 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 a.m. for Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia and Covington counties. The weather service says, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Hazardous driving conditions due to low...
New 'Sip, Shop and Stroll' event boosts business in Camden
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. CAMDEN − The Wilcox County Chamber Committee held its first “Sip, Shop and Stroll” event in Camden on June 21, and event sponsors said it was a...
Alabama taps state and federal agencies to address crime in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY (AP) — A coalition of Alabama officials announced a new task force that will use state and federal resources to address crime in the state’s capital, amid a persistent staffing shortage in the Montgomery Police Department. The Metro Area Crime Suppression unit will use resources from the...
The Rundown: Selma Concert Series, Biscuits Baseball and more this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - We’ve made it to the last weekend of July, so let’s fill your weekend to-do list with some fun events. It’s time for The Rundown. The Montgomery Biscuits are back in town for another home series, and you don’t want to miss it. Come out to Riverwalk Stadium and watch as they take on The Mississippi Braves. Friday and Sunday, there will be a Montgomery Kimchi Jersey giveaway. Saturday is Princess Night, and of course, you can’t forget the MAX Fireworks Show.
16-year-old dead, another injured in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting that left one 16-year-old dead and another 16-year-old wounded. At about 4:32 p.m., police went to a local hospital on a report of a shooting, said Maj. Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They found two 16-year-old males who had been shot: one juvenile with a non-life threatening gunshot wound and one juvenile male with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The second juvenile was later pronounced dead, Coleman...
'Under the radar': Montgomery's 'purposeful' tourism lands it among top 4 spots in South
Over the decades, Montgomery gradually became one the South’s premiere locations for civil rights tourism — something that’s been greatly amplified since Equal Justice Initiative opened three facilities here: The Legacy Museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice and this year’s latest Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. “They‘ve really made a huge splash,” said Ron Simmons, chief officer for Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. ...
Live amid 27 acres in updated four-bedroom home in Shorter | REAL ESTATE
Say so long to the city every day while living amid 27 acres of woods and fields in an updated four-bedroom home for sale in Shorter. Covered front and back porches will help homeowners soak in views of the countryside and the sound of a nearby creek. Shorter is located 15 minutes east of EastChase just off Interstate 85. “Live just 15 minutes from EastChase and 25 minutes from Auburn in a quiet area with a slower...
Hale County EMA to build 4 new storm shelters
SAWYERVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Congresswoman Terri Sewell has secured $488,000 in grant money for four new tornado storm shelters in Hale County. The new shelters will be built in Sawyerville, Akron, Greensboro and Moundville. The tornado shelters are rated for an EF-5 storm and can withstand wind speeds of 200 MPH. Workers have already poured the […]
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.