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Deadliest strain of fentanyl found in Alabama after drug bust
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - As the fentanyl epidemic continues, law enforcement is warning that a new and even more deadly strain has made its way to Alabama. After a drug bust in Shelby County, the Drug Task Force Investigators said they found para-fluorofentanyl, which is more dangerous than pure fentanyl.
Wiregrass clinic prepares for 4th Annual Personal Hygiene Drive
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — One Dothan clinic will collect donations over the next month for Wiregrass students needing feminine hygiene products. Skincare and Wellness Gypsy Clinics in Dothan will be holding this fundraiser. They will collect tampons, pads, toothpaste, body wash, and shampoo for girls in the Ozark City...
Live at Rouses: Make a Wish Foundation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rouses Markets, team members and supplier partners proudly partner with hundreds of organizations throughout the Gulf Coast every year through corporate donations, sponsorships and our customer scanning campaigns. Here in Alabama, they support the Alabama Kidney Foundation, Autism Society of Alabama, among others, and of course Make-A-Wish.
UAH-led coalition building new statewide plasma industry in Alabama, backed by National Science Foundation
A 10-year, $40 million federal investment in plasma science and engineering (PSE) efforts in Alabama managed at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has produced tangible results that are very encouraging, according to Dr. Sandra Richardson, the section head for the Research Capacity and Competitiveness Section in the Office of Integrative Activities at the U.S. National Science Foundation. UAH is a part of the University of Alabama system.
Gun violence prevention advocates question ammo machines in Alabama
Standing between a coin-to-cash machine and a refrigerator of energy drinks, a new vending machine at a Fresh Value grocery store in Pell City, Alabama, offers something more than a quick snack or drink — bullets. The machine is operated by American Rounds, a Texas-based company. To purchase ammunition,...
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
Extra Point Previews: Geneva County Bulldogs
HARTFORD, Ala (WDHN) — Sometimes you can’t really mince words when it comes to high school football. Not every team is successful every year, but going winless is another level of pain for any athlete. The Geneva County Bulldogs and new Head Coach Al Gilmore want to make sure they never feel that feeling again. […]
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
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