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U.S. judge upholds LGBTQ student protections in a win for the Biden administration
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday refused to block the Biden administration from enforcing new anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students in four Republican-led states, breaking with six other judges who have said the rules are invalid. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Axon in Birmingham in a 122-page ruling, rejected various...
Country music sensation and headliner of Rock the South to stage a comeback in Alabama
Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, is set to make a comeback to Alabama with a concert scheduled for fall in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a show by the country star as part of his “The Beautifully Broken Tour”. The event will feature opening acts from Ernest, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen.
Readers respond to Alabama high schools that could benefit from a nickname update
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DEI, traffic cameras, pygmy hippo: Down in Alabama
Auburn University is the latest state college to announce the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Diversity, reports AL.com’s Rebecca Griesbach. Now five institutions have made or announced the move, just months after a new state law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs. The law requires that colleges be in compliance with the law by Oct. 1.
Alabama beachgoers, here’s why your phones could buzz more — and how it could help save a life
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama introduced Lulu’s Law, a new law that would send out an emergency alert if a shark has attacked someone or if beach conditions make a shark attack more likely. The law is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin who was bitten by a […]
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms in Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 7:27 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 8:15 p.m. for Calhoun, Cherokee and Cleburne counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are likely. "At 7:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Pleasant...
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think. You will soon be able to show your pirate pride with a new Alabama license plate. But before you conjure up ideas of walking the plate and yo, ho, ho, things aren’t quite what they seem.
What are they building there? Here's the scoop on new retail projects across Prattville
PRATTVILLE − There's a mini-retail boom happening in Prattville. It's easy to see because of all the construction at prominent spots across the city, but you may not know the details of each. Here are just a few of those current construction projects in visible area of Prattville based on documents on file with the city. ...
Lowndes students complete IMPACT at Troy
Troy University held IMPACT orientation sessions over the summer, enrolling four Lowndes County students for fall 2024 semester classes. Tyler Baryboy of Lowndesboro and Coleeta Pugh of Hayneville will start the semester at Troy along with Abigayle Russell and Madesti Powell of Hope Hull and a host of other students from around the world will […]
Chilton County Sheriff’s Office locates burglary suspect
UPDATE: According to the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was taken into custody Tuesday night. Original: Chilton County Sheriff’s Office searching for burglary suspect CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a burglary suspect in the Mt. Pleasant community. According to the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, an off-duty officer […]
Alabama gets 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper; boxes allow anonymous, secure surrender of infants
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box is now in place in Jasper, state Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed announced Wednesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to allow the safe surrender of an infant, anonymously and with no questions asked. The idea is to provide a life-saving alternative for a desperate parent who might otherwise abandon an infant in an unsafe place.
3 charged with kidnapping, assaulting minor in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Three suspects are under arrest and charged with kidnapping and assault, according to court documents. The suspects are identified as DaJuan Rashaud Jackson, 33, LeRoshay Marshall, 33, and Darrin Maurice Spencer Jr., 22. The filings indicate the crimes happened in the 5800 block of Montgomery’s Monticello...
School band directors stress safety while practicing in the heat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As the late summer months roll along and schools gets closer, school bands are ramping up preparations for the fall. That can mean long practices out in the heat. Those temperatures can sneak into the triple digits in the River Region. That’s why many schools have...
Four Hawks Named 2023-2024 Division III Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars
NORMAN, Okla. – 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for NCAA Division III have been announced. Huntingdon was represented on this prestigious list by four student-athletes, Tyler Bjorgum, Jack Burr, Zackery Coker, and Jack Hundley. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore,...