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Dangerous heat prompts advisory this afternoon; more on the way
Dangerous heat is expected through much of the week, with daily heat index values anywhere from 105 to 115 degrees. That forecast has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory this afternoon, with more advisories to follow through at least Thursday as the heat spreads eastward. Paducah's...
Alabama storms flood streets, down power across state
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across parts of Alabama Sunday evening. Several parts of Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa counties reported flash flooding in streets and creeks. Wesley Lollar waded into deep water Sunday in Tuscaloosa. His house is OK, he reports. Scattered power outages were reported Sunday across the state, with...
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief in support of Florida’s request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Florida seeks to enforce its law regulating sex-modification procedures for minors while an appeal is underway against a district court’s order that enjoined the […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
STEVE & DC DOMINATE MORNING RADIO RATINGS; WTUG-FM #1 ALL DAY AGAIN
The audio ratings that determine what West Alabama is listening to are out for the second time in 2024. Just like television ratings, the company known as Nielsen (Nielsen Audio), keeps track of listeners to radio and all forms of audio entertainment. The newest, and arguably most important, Spring 2024...
Heavy Downpours Prompt Flooding Concerns in Portions of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “FLOOD ADVISORY.”. * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties: Bibb, Jefferson, and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor...
Alabama GOP Re-files Bill that Could Expose Librarians to Criminal Penalties
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives have refiled a bill that would attach criminal penalties for having some materials in libraries that are accessible to children. HB 4, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, would apply certain criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public school libraries and “employees or agents acting on behalf of […]
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Dillon Native Jerome McQueen’s ‘AcaSTEMics’ Tapped To Conduct Professional Development By Alabama State Department Of Education
The Alabama State Department of Education tapped AcaSTEMics to conduct teacher professional development (PD) to over 175 school systems at the State’s annual conference. AcaSTEMics is the brainchild of Dillon native Jerome D. McQueen, PE focused on exposing students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The PD centered around each participant assembling their own “Magic Lamp” STEM kit and how to leverage hands-on fun into motivating students in the classroom.
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Non-profit organizations in Pickens Co. host school supply drive
ALICEVILLE, Ala. (WCBI) – Non-profit organizations in Pickens County came together to host their 4th annual School Supply Block Party. Talya Ball Ministries, ILive2Serve, and Awareness Spoken Outreach teamed up to give out school, supplies, food, tablets, and more to students. There were bouncers and live music. Everything was...
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