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Family enrichment workshop makes virtual debut worldwide
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Tim Rolfe is looking sharp in a blue suit as he stands in front of the room and welcomes students from all over the world to the first day of class at Redstone Arsenal. The students weren’t packed into Rolfe’s Army Community Service office next...
Downtown Rescue Mission preparing for holiday influx of people as heat intensifies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - WAFF 48 talked with local non-profits about how they plan to help those who will have little protection from the heat. Mike Pressnell, the food service director for Downtown Rescue Mission, said they serve about 1,200 meals a day, and expects that number to increase over the next few days.
Alabama dive team explains drowning victim recovery, lake safety
ALEX CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - Even the most experienced divers in the state say they never get used to the feeling of recovering a drowning victim’s body. “You never get used to it,” said Jerry Sewell with the Alex City Fire Department Dive Team. “What I tell my guys is ‘What if it was your loved one? Wouldn’t you want to bring them home so they can have closure?’”
Sharing more than a crown: What Miss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen have in common
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Wearing a crown isn't the only thingMiss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen USA have in common; they are both on a mission to make an impact across the state. Miss Alabama USA, Diane Westhoven, is a senior Psychology student at Auburn University and Miss Alabama...
West Alabama getting new EV charging stations
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers in electric vehicles will soon have more of a reason to pass through west Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded grants that will pay for the installation of EV charging systems in nearly a dozen communities. 13 of 14 grants will be used to add electric...
Carroll Elected Alabama Securities Commission Chairman
The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has announced that Alabama Securities Commissioner and Managing Partner at Wilkins Miller in Mobile Allen Carroll was elected ASC chairman by a unanimous vote of his fellow commissioners. Carroll is serving his second term on the commission after being recommended by the Alabama Society of CPAs and being confirmed by the Alabama Senate on April 11. His practice with Wilkins Miller includes a focus on forensic accounting and consulting services. He has served as a witness and consulting expert in a variety of commercial disputes in both civil and criminal litigation and testified and consulted on issues including determination of economic damages, lost profits, accounting malpractice, white-collar criminal matters, forensic investigations and business valuations. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BS in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Carroll is a CPA and member of the Association of International CPAs and Alabama Society of CPAs. He is also accredited in business valuation, is certified in financial forensics by the American Institute of CPAs and is a Certified Valuation Analyst.
Terrion Arnold and Brian Branch pose for 'Bama Boyz' photo
Over the last three drafts, the Detroit Lions have drafted four players out of the University of Alabama. In April, cornerback Terrion Arnold made it three straight years the Lions took an Alabama player in the first round. According to ESPN Stats and Information, per ESPN Lions' beat writer Eric...
Grocery store removes ammo vending machine
A Tuscaloosa grocery store has removed a vending machine after the legality of the machine was questioned during a pre-council meeting on July 2nd. The vending machine doesn't sell drinks, snacks, or toys but something very different. During the meeting, Councilman Kip Tyner said; "I got some calls about ammunition...
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