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Yost among 4 attorneys general asking court to allow Kroger-Albertsons acquisition to go through
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s attorney general is asking a U.S. District Court in Oregon to allow an acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger to proceed after the Federal Trade Commission has attempted to stop the grocery store merger. “The FTC’s tunnel vision in this case risks chilling the very...
Alabama hot summer days might take a toll on your liver
With Alabama ranking as the 7th hottest state in 2023 with temperatures reaching 93.4°F in August, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it's clear that our sweltering days are more than just an inconvenience – they could be impacting our health in ways we might not expect. The post Alabama hot summer days might take a toll on your liver appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Hot and humid with a few showers Thursday, strong storms are possible Friday and Saturday
Thursday: Thursday will stay hot and humid with a low chance for a pop-up shower/storm with a partly cloudy sky. Highs will be in the lower 90s, and the heat index around 100°. Friday: NW flow aloft will bring scattered showers and storms from the north across Alabama. Some of the storms could be strong […]
Demopolis, Sweet Water in preseason Alabama Sports Writers Association poll
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two Marengo County teams are in the Alabama Sports Writers Association preseason high school football poll released on August 7. Sweet Water is ranked fourth in Class 1A. Demopolis is ranked 10th among Class 5A schools. The preseason Alabama Sports Writers Association high school...
Is the trend of high school transfer athletes increasing? The answer may be surprising
Has the number of high school student-athlete transfers increased in the last decade in the state of Alabama?. It certainly seems that way, but statistical data collected by the Alabama High School Athletic Association seems to indicate that is not completely accurate. If you purchase a product or register for...
Ray Edwards inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Ray Edwards of Valley was among 12 senior adults inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon in the conference center at the Marriott Hotel in Prattville. A standing-room-only crowd of several hundred people were gathered inside a large, ballroom-style setting to witness the program. Dedicated senior advocates from […] The post Ray Edwards inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is in the middle of major upgrades and enhancements to help State Parks’ guests embrace and enjoy Alabama’s natural beauty. State Parks Director Greg Lein said those projects span the entire state, with upgrades planned at many of the 21 Alabama State Parks. Lein gave updates on the projects from south to north, starting with the Gulf State Park Pier damaged during Hurricane Sally. The repairs and construction are progressing on schedule. “The Pier project is almost done and...
Update: Heat advisory issued for Baldwin County until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 2:15 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Baldwin County. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," adds the weather service. Weather service Heat safety:...
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.
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