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Midday Nowcast: Hot and Very Humid Final Day of July
SO LONG JULY: A hot and very humid Wednesday across Alabama, with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Rain chances are around 30% with the better chance of seeing afternoon showers and storms over the eastern half of the state. We say this often this time of year, BIG HEAT MEANS BIG STORMS and any storms which develop will produce strong winds and frequent lightning, along with those tropical downpours, which can easily lead to areas of isolated flash flooding.
Alabama has a thriving business culture, according to a study
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A new study done by CNBC claims Alabama is one of the best states at recruiting businesses. Bevin Bright is a business owner that can corroborate that claim. Bright is the owner of Sweet and Sassy in Dothan, a one stop bakery and boutique shop. “We...
All West Alabama First Responders Invited To Free Appreciation Lunch
How much do we appreciate our Alabama first responders?. Well, just talk to someone who had a life-saving experience with a local first responder. Now, we can put our money where our mouth is and give back to our first responders. Who is invited?. Police, firefighters, EMT/Rescue crews, nurses, doctors,...
More campus DEI offices shut down in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa ahead of fall semester
Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are shutting down ahead of the fall semester as more schools respond to laws barring the ideology. Auburn University announced Monday evening that it would be dissolving its DEI office by Aug. 15, following an announcement last week that the entire University of […]
Covington County sees increased unemployment rate for June
Covington County’s unemployment rate increased in June, according to preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted figures compiled by the Alabama Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate for June was 3.3 percent, up from 2.7 percent in May. It also reflects an increase from June 2023 when the county’s rate stood at 3.1 percent. The numbers represent a […] The post Covington County sees increased unemployment rate for June appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Alabama officials praise $550M grant, but more funds required for Mobile bridge
(The Center Square) – Alabama leaders celebrated the award of $550 million for a long-proposed bridge over the Mobile River in a news conference this week, but more funds are needed to complete the project. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited the Port City on Monday, surrounded by some Alabama leaders, some of whom voted against the $12.5 billion infrastructure law that provided the funding. Despite the infusion, more is...
Former Alabama Rep. John Rogers sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud
John Rogers, the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives and a stalwart of the state's Black caucus, will spend 13 months in prison for his part in stealing money from a community service fund.
How does Auburn's 2025 class in the state of Alabama compare to years past?
Auburn has not always won the big dog recruiting battles in the state of Alabama, but when the Tigers are at their best, the program has done a good job landing in-state prospects that aren't headed to Alabama or Georgia. Hugh Freeze and Auburn's new staff recognize that — along with flipping the script and winning some of the big dog recruiting battles — as they attack the state of Alabama in recruiting.
Alabama voters speak on what they want out of the 2024 presidential election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Less than 100 days from Election Day, recent Emerson Polls show the gap between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris narrowing. When asked, Alabama voters voiced a myriad of answers about what they want out of this election. “When I go to the ballot box, I think it’s […]
Prattville woman charged in shooting death of Montgomery resident
A Prattville woman has been charged with murder in a Montgomery shooting, police say. Ivory Brooks, 25, of Prattville was identified in the July 27 shooting death of Montgomery resident Rayonta Fuller-Anderson, 26, police said. Brooks was taken into custody July 29 and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility with no bond. Montgomery police did not immediately release any other information about the shooting or arrest. An MPD spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Prattville woman charged in shooting death of Montgomery resident