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Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 9:08 a.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. for Tuscaloosa, Jefferson and Bibb counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:07 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Brookwood, or 9 miles east...
Wiregrass United Way pleased with Fireworks at the Fairgrounds
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Wiregrass United Way is claiming Fireworks at the Fairgrounds 2024 a success. The Dothan Independence Day tradition didn’t let the bad weather rain on its parade. The event was postponed last Saturday because of a power outage in the area from severe weather. It...
Dothan’s Rookie All-Stars are going to the World Series
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan National League’s 9u All Stars team has earned an invitation to compete in the 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series. The “9u Rookies” earned their spot in part with their performance as State Runner-Ups, reaching the championship game in the 2024 Alabama State Diamond Youth Baseball Tournament in Prattville June 13-16.
Dothan United Soccer Hosts Military and First Responder Appreciation Night on July 6
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The Dothan United Soccer game on Saturday, July 6 against Athens United will be Military and First Responder Appreciation Night, granting special pricing for some. The match will take place at Rip Hewes Stadium in Dothan. Attendees with a military ID or first responder badge...
Humid and becoming unsettled Friday and Beryl is still on the move
Columbus, Ga. (WRBL)-Showers mainly with a few thunderstorms. These will be ending across east Alabama and west central Georgia before sunset and tonight for most locations looking good for fireworks across the region. Readings will remain in the mid 90s, with overnight low temperatures into the upper 70s. Scattered coverage...
The Alabama Forestry Commission says to practice fire safety while using fireworks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — The Alabama Forestry Commission is urging citizens to be extra cautious when using fireworks due to current drought conditions. The AFC is asking residents to avoid shooting fireworks in or near dry grass, leaves, or other flammable materials and to thoroughly soak any area where fireworks will be used with water. […]
Senators Greg Reed, Garlan Gudger announce renovation completion and installation of navigational lights at Duncan Bridge
ARLEY, Ala. – Sen. Greg Reed, R-Jasper, president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on July 3, 2024, announced the completion of renovations that include navigational lights at Duncan Bridge on Smith Lake. Duncan Bridge was built in 1967 and is known by its...
AGA’s Priest moving on; will head Carolinas Golf Association
HOOVER – The Alabama Golf Association is searching for a new leader. The AGA announced Tuesday that Andy Priest will be stepping down as executive director in November. He has headed the Alabama association for nine years. Priest will to assume the same position with the Carolinas Golf Association...
Vending machines dispense ammunition at two Alabama grocery stores: How they work
Two grocery stores in Alabama currently have an automated vending machine that dispenses ammunition. American Rounds markets an automated ammunition dispenser which uses artificial intelligence technology to verify a buyer’s identification and age through card scanning and facial recognition software. The buyer inserts their photo ID, and the machine...
Go Build Alabama Job Board launches new tool connecting people to jobs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — If you haven't heard, there's a new tool for job seekers in Alabama. It's called Go Build Alabama Job Board. The tool is helping workers connect with career opportunities in the construction industry and beyond. Thanks to Go Build Alabama Job Board, they'll be easier to find.
Alabama state officials defend Alabama prison practices amid labor exploitation claims
Alabama state officials argued in a motion Monday that inmates and civil rights groups accusing the Department of Corrections of employing slave labor did not pursue all available administrative channels and improperly split their claims across multiple lawsuits. In a motion in support of a state motion to dismiss the lawsuit, the officials, including Governor […] The post Alabama state officials defend Alabama prison practices amid labor exploitation claims appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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