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Update: Heat advisory issued for Southwest Alabama until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 5:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid for Thursday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Washington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
House representative plans to refile bill overhauling Alabama’s ethics code
A south Alabama representative plans to revive a proposal to overhaul the state’s ethics laws. Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, said Tuesday he will reintroduce the legislation in the 2025 session, after a bill he filed last year failed to pass. “We passed a resolution allowing the Legislative Services Agency to hire an attorney to evaluate […]
Alabama corrections chief discusses prison construction, staffing numbers
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said Tuesday that the state is making progress in increasing prison security staff but will not meet a federal judge’s directive to add 2,000 more officers within a year.
Macy’s at Riverchase Galleria listed for sale: Potential closure of last store in Alabama
The last Macy’s store in Alabama has been listed for sale. According to a listing by SRS Real Estate Properties, the 225,763-square-foot Macy’s at the Riverchase Galleria is on the market. No decision yet on Macy’s closure. Is Macy’s closing? The final decision has not been made....
Voter registration spikes in Alabama as Election Day approaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – With Election Day fast approaching, so is the deadline to register to vote. Secretary of State Wes Allen says the state has just over 3.8 million Alabamaians registered to vote, which he says is about 94% of voting-age residents in the state. “We’ve seen an uptick in registration, especially over the […]
Daleville Police Arrest Suspect in Juvenile Rape Case
DALEVILLE, Ala (WDNews) – The Daleville Department of Public Safety has arrested Gabriel Espino, an illegal resident, following an investigation into a potential rape case involving a juvenile. The department received a tip mid-morning on August 9, 2024, and swiftly conducted interviews and gathered evidence. Later that evening, officers...
Sherry Boatright, Barbara Whitehead inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Donald E. Green Active Adult Center was abuzz with celebration on Monday, Aug. 12, as two of its cherished members, Sherry Boatright and Barbara Whitehead, were inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The intimate ceremony, held at their hometown activity center, honored their remarkable contributions to the community with heartfelt speeches, cake and joyous festivities. Honoring Sherry Boatright Boatright, a beloved resident of Hanceville, has been a beacon of inspiration at the Active Adult Center for over 18 years. As a dedicated dance instructor, she has enriched the lives of 25-30 senior citizens weekly through...
AL.com readers weigh in on the top QB recruit of all-time debate
Last week in our greatest of all-time series, AL.com took a look at the greatest quarterback recruits in the state of Alabama in the last three decades. We counted down our top seven recruits all the way to No. 1 – Westbrook Christian’s Brodie Croyle. If you purchase...
Extra Point Previews: Dale County Warriors
MIDLAND CITY, Ala (WDHN) — 4A Region 2 has been a gauntlet over the past two seasons, and Dale County knows that all too well, having secured just five wins during that span. But with an all-new region slate in 2024, head coach Evan Ballard is determined to guide the Warriors back to playoff form […]
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