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Elba linebacker commits to Georgia State
ELBA, Ala (WDHN) — Elba High School rising senior Linebacker Cayden Adkins confirmed his commitment to Georgia State. Adkins announced his commitment to the Panthers on X (formally Twitter) Friday afternoon. “I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” wrote Adkins. “I’m so humble and honored.”. In...
Acme Gas – Runs in the family
In Highland Home, a utility provider and service operation remains family owned and operated for over 50 years, providing the local community and surrounding counties with the same home-town quality services for which it was founded. Acme Propane Gas is a propane provider, selling and delivering propane to Crenshaw and surrounding counties: Bullock, Butler, Montgomery, […] The post Acme Gas – Runs in the family appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Garbage truck slams into house injuring one
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in Madison responded to a wreck after a Garbage truck slammed into a house Friday morning, according to Don Webster with HEMSI. The wreck happened in the area of Grayson Avenue and Sullivan Street. Authorities say no one was home during the wreck. Webster said...
54-year-old man dead, another in custody after Friday morning shooting in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police say one person is in custody after an early morning shooting left another man dead Friday. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Cotton Avenue at around 4:40 a.m. on a shot spotter alert. Shortly after, BPD received a call of a person shot at the location.
Punk Rock Priests: New Film 'Parallel Love' Tells Story Of Georgia Band Luxury
Going from punk rock to the priesthood is not a common progression. Then again, Georgia band Luxury never followed the rules. A new film called Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury follows the Toccoa and Athens group through their brush with death and, eventually, three members becoming Eastern Orthodox priests. The documentary feature makes its Georgia premiere at the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 19 and at Ciné in Athens on Thursday, June 20.
Oklahoma, Alabama Now Have AI-Powered Vending Machines That Sell Bullets
It’s no secret that Americans love guns. Not only do nearly half of Americans say they live in a household with guns, but the U.S. beats out every other nation on Earth when it comes to gun density (the 2nd most gun-dense country is Yemen, and it’s not even close). The U.S. is actually the only country that has more guns than people. Given all that, it’s not much of a surprise that, in some states, you can now walk into a grocery store and buy bullets from a vending machine as if you were ordering a candy bar or a soda.
BBB Warns Of Classic Car Scam Targeting Alabamians
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama alerts consumers about an increase in fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. These fraudulent sites have led to significant financial losses, with many Alabamians targeted by car dealer scams originating from other states. Scammers create fake websites...
2 juveniles dead in Montgomery after early morning shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department has launched both a death and homicide investigation after two juveniles died early Friday morning. According to MPD, police and fire medics responded to the 3900 block of Marie Cook Drive around 4:14 a.m. after reports of someone being shot. Once on the scene, a 17-year-old girl was located who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. In addition, they located a 17-year-old boy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, who was also pronounced dead at the scene.
Alabama Red Cross deploys team to Texas ahead of Beryl
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - While Red Cross societies across the Caribbean are rushing in to help with storm relief, the Red Cross in Alabama is preparing for Beryl to hit Texas. A team of five people has been sent to Houston to set up emergency shelter for any potential hurricane...
Alabama Department of Education targeted in cyberattack
Alabama State Schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said Wednesday that the Alabama State Department of Education’s computer systems had been breached last month, and that students and employees of the department may have been affected. Speaking at a press conference in Montgomery, Mackey said the breach took place on June...
Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth
ROANOKE, Alabama — The Georgia-Alabama State Line Chapter of the Quilts of Valor recently awarded a quilt to an Army veteran who saw services in Afghanistan. David Jeremiah Jones is originally from Roanoke and received the quilt at the home of his mother, Teresa Barber. Representing the local chapter in the ceremony were Debra Alexander […] The post Army vet receives Quilt of Valor in time for the Fourth appeared first on Valley Times-News.
How well does the Wiregrass know basic American history?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - We celebrate the Fourth of July every year, but do people here in the Wiregrass know why?. We stand and salute the flag for the national anthem and pledge of allegiance, but do people know the meaning behind the flag design, or who is known for making the first one?
Hurricane Beryl heading toward Mexico after whipping winds, heavy rain lash Jamaica, Cayman Islands
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Hurricane Beryl is forecast to hit the northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula Friday as a Category 2 hurricane, continuing its path of damage and destruction across the Caribbean Sea. As of the 8 pm ET advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Beryl is still...
Rip current risk elevated through 4th of July weekend
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Fourth of July Weekend is bringing thousands of tourists to area beaches for relief from the heat and views of the beautiful shorelines that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. But between the waves and just under the surface, a hidden danger is...
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