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Extra Point Previews: Samson Tigers
SAMSON, Ala (WDHN) — Last season was plagued by injury for many high school football teams in Geneva County, and the Samson Tigers were no exception. By the end of the Tigers’ first game of the season, the team had already suffered seven major injuries. That’s going to be a struggle for any team to […]
TROY teams with ESCC and LBW to provide smooth pathway for students pursuing EET undergraduate degree
Agreements with two community colleges will help pave a pathway to Troy University for students seeking four-year degrees in Electronics Engineering Technology. Partnering with TROY are Enterprise State Community College and Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, both of which operate two-year programs in the field of electronics engineering. TROY Chancellor...
Abbeville Walking Trail to receive much needed upgrade
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - Abbeville was one of six communities that received federal funding to improve recreational opportunities. One way the city will be using the over $169,999 in funding is for the Walking Trail at the city’s Recreation Complex. Reconstructing this multi-use trail is the last phase of...
Murder victim’s mother hopes suspect’s plea deal will help speed up her road to justice
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Deandre Flowers, one of two suspects who recently pled guilty to manslaughter in the 2021 murder of then-15-year-old Myquell Smith, will spend three years in prison after he was given a plea deal if he testifies against the other suspect Frederick Wilder Jr. His mother...
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In...
Town of Noma to hold Meet the Candidates event
Voters will have the opportunity to hear from their local candidates on July 27 in Noma, starting at 5 p.m. Candidates from across the county will present their platforms to the public during speeches ranging from 3 to 5 minutes. Noma Councilwoman Josephine Curry coordinated the forum, and said the...
Family raising money for Georgia State Patrol trooper who needs new heart
ATLANTA - A Georgia state trooper's family is raising money to support his medical bills as he waits for a new heart. Blake Shiver is currently bed-bound at Piedmont Atlanta, where he's been for two weeks. His family says the 49-year-old patrolman and Navy veteran is currently on the heart...
Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka
The Southern Cultural Center will host its third annual “national conference,” this time inviting a former Ku Klux Klan lawyer to join its crop of speakers. Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom and has since become a real estate mogul while frequently pushing his white nationalist message. He ran for lieutenant governor of Georgia in 1978 on a segregation platform and belongs to numerous extremist groups.
Alabama native Nick Dunlap wins 2nd PGA TOUR event
TRUCKEE, California. (WBRC) - For the second time this season, Alabama native Nick Dunlap has won on the PGA TOUR!. Dunlap carded a final round 62 and finished the event with 49 points to win the event that was being played near Lake Tahoe. This weeks PGA TOUR event at...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Dale County early Monday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:23 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Dale County. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:23 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Blue Springs,...
Alabama man charged in connection to Blakely shooting
BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - A Dothan, Alabama man has now been arrested in connection to a shooting in Blakely. On Wednesday, July 17, Blakely Police officers were called to a report of a gunshot on Palmetto Avenue. Through an investigation, police found that a vehicle drove past a home with people inside while one or more people fired guns at the house.
Nominations Open for Prestigious Volunteer and Nonprofit Awards
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Nonprofit and Volunteer of the Year Awards. These coveted awards will be presented at the DACC Annual Meeting in October, recognizing exceptional contributions to the community. Volunteer...
Wet At Times Over The Days Ahead
SYNOPSIS – Warm and muggy weather continues with daily chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms. The coverage looks to drop a bit for Friday and Saturday. Expect high temperatures, overall, to average in the lower 90s. TONIGHT – Partly cloudy. Low near 73°. Winds light SW-S. TOMORROW...
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...
Tropical fish found off Alabama coast as waters warm: ‘They’re everywhere you go’
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in Alabama, Michigan, New Jersey and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
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