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Alabama educators unite to combat chronic absenteeism at statewide summit
The Alabama State Department of Education and the University of Montevallo will host an Absenteeism and Truancy Summit at the Grandview Marriott on Highway 280 in Birmingham Sept. 4-5. The post Alabama educators unite to combat chronic absenteeism at statewide summit appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
West Virginia governor’s son, company held in contempt in Alabama coke plant pollution lawsuit
The son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the manager of the Birmingham coke plant owned by his family were held in contempt by a federal judge last week for not cooperating with local environmental groups’ pre-trial requests in the groups’ pollution lawsuit. James “Jay” Justice III,...
DeKalb County private school's SRO denial recalled as reason for newly filed bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as SROs are available to all public schools in the county or municipality.
Urgent Recall! Chicken Nuggets Possibly Contains Foreign Matter
Residents of Alabama should be aware of a significant recall affecting Perdue Foods LLC's chicken products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders produced by Perdue Foods. The recall is due to potential metal contamination found in these products.
Playground at Moulton DHR office complete
LAWRENCE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The playground at the Department of Human Resources in Moulton is finally finished. In June, WAFF 48 News told you about a local businessman, a former foster child, who donated new furniture and playground equipment. Since then more donations started coming in including a washer...
Hard work, experience lynchpins for Phil Campbell football in 2024
One of the first things you notice about Phil Campbell football’s second-year head coach Jacob Hamilton is his energy. Entering the conference room for the Football in the South Scoreboard Show Media Day in late July, Hamilton exuded that energy and, in his opening statement, quickly put everyone else on notice about what the Bobcats would be this season.
Man accused of identity theft in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is behind bars in Morgan County following an identity theft investigation. Deputies arrested Frederick Burkfield on Tuesday. Police received a string of reports about stolen debit and credit cards and unauthorized transactions at businesses in Decatur. Burkfield was charged with three counts of identity...
From ‘Hey-oh!’ to ‘I do’: On-field wedding, Oktoberfest and Hacksaw Jim Duggan highlight Trash Pandas homestand
MADISON – “I do” will replace “Play ball” – at least for one night at Toyota Field. Shoals area natives David and Katie Borden will be wed on the field by Trash Pandas Emcee Ricky Fernandez as part of the Rocket City Trash Pandas “Wedding Giveaway” promotion.
20/59 SB UPDATE: The Latest On When It Will Be Clear
It's been a rough couple of days for commuters on 20/59 between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. However, that's not out of the ordinary for most that are familiar with that stretch of highway. We've received multiple reports from motorists claiming that it is still a bit of a mess this afternoon.
Witnesses, clues sought in shooting death of 22-year-old Birmingham man
Authorities are asking for the public’s help with information the killing of a 22-year-old Birmingham man. D’Anthony Dejuan Jones was shot Aug. 20 in the 2100 block of Avenue I in Ensley. South Precinct officers were dispatched about 1:30 a.m. to UAB Hospital after Jones showed up there...
Trussville property tax vote happening Tuesday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Voters in Trussville are heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote on whether or not to raise the property tax by a total of 12.9 mills. That increase equates to around $129 in additional taxes per year per $100,000 of property value. The increase would...
Alabama River will host Bama Division Super Tournament
The final event for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Bama Division will occur on the Alabama River out of Cooter’s Pond in Prattville, Alabama, on September 14-15. The extensive river system should provide excellent fishing for the anglers as they wrap up the 2024 season.
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