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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.
'Full-fledged shootout': Man dead after shooting on 7th Avenue North in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — A man is dead after a shooting in Birmingham Thursday afternoon. The Birmingham Police Department said it responded to the 2500 Block of 7th Avenue North shortly after 2:00 p.m. Police said 45-year-old Dietrich Boone was found by officers with a gunshot wound and was...
Nick Saban's return as Alabama's head coach could be pending
There have been coaches that have retired or stepped down from positions before that have come back to coach in the college game. Although it is rare, it is worth pointing out that it has happened. And with the Alabama Crimson Tide, given the success they had under recently retired...
2 former Auburn defensive coordinators now on same Alabama HS staff
Paul Rhoads is back at the beach. The longtime college coach has rejoined Mark Hudspeth’s football staff at Gulf Shores High School after spending 2023 as an assistant at Boston College. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Woman searching for bystanders who saved daughter from burning home after gruesome attack
DICKSON, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family of the woman who was brutally attacked is looking for an Alabama duo who saved her from a house fire on Monday. Tessa Trotter is recovering at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Not only is 28-year-old Zachary Mowel accused of stabbing her, but the TBI says he also doused her with gasoline and set their home on fire.
Alabama High School Under Attack For “Manly Mondays”
School may be OUT right now but the class of idiots is IN this week. A high school coach in Athens, Alabama has shown you don't always have to "give in" to the cancel culture mob of today. If folks don't stand up to the "mob" it will get sillier and more damaging to our society.
Snapping turtle drags ‘terrified’ puppy into Alabama creek as rescuer raced to save her
A Good Samaritan raced to save a “terrified” puppy being pulled into a Crossville, Alabama creek by a snapping turtle. According to 2nd Chance Shelter, the incident occurred on July 1 when a group of people heard “horrific cries” in the backyard of a home. The screams led the people to the horrible scene as a puppy was being dragged into the creek by the snapping turtle.
Updated: Alabama State Sen. Garlan Gudger airlifted after Lewis Smith Lake jet ski accident
From Tribune staff reports CULLMAN COUNTY–Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman was injured in a jet ski accident on Lewis Smith Lake on Thursday, July 4. Gudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham where he remains in ICU, but is reportedly stable following surgery to address internal bleeding. According to ALEA Sgt. Jeremy Burkett, the incident […]
Town hall addresses Title IX inclusion of gender identities
People from both sides of the political aisle packed into the North Shelby Library on Monday, July 1 for a town hall meeting addressing new Title IX revisions which incorporate protections for LGBTQ+ and transgender students. The post Town hall addresses Title IX inclusion of gender identities appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' Star KeKe Jabbar Is Survived by Her Husband and Three Kids
On July 2, 2024, social media personality Marcella Speaks sadly announced that Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died. Marcella read the family's statement on a YouTube livestream and shared that the reality TV star "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love."She was 42 years old."She was a mom, a sister, and a great friend full of life, love and laughter," the statement continued. "She will be sorely missed, and at this time, we are asking for respect and privacy in our moment of grief while we process this great loss."There has been an outpouring of support...
Sen. Gudger injured in July 4 jet ski accident
Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, was airlifted to UAB Hospital after a jet ski accident on Smith Lake on Thursday. Gudger was in intensive care late Thursday after a “brief surgical procedure to address internal bleeding,” according to a press release from the Alabama Senate. He sustained other injuries that are being monitored.
Eight local football games to look forward to this season
Jul. 4—Fireworks exploded in the sky Thursday as everyone celebrated the Fourth of July, but it won't be long before there's a different type of fireworks attracting locals in Alabama. We're a little over a month away from the start of the 2024 high school football season, and this year has the chance to be a good one. There will be a lot of must-see games this fall, but here are eight of the ...
Alabama judge extends hold on medical cannabis licensing
An Alabama judge Tuesday said he would enter another temporary restraining order on the stalled licensing process for medical cannabis licenses. Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson directed companies denied a license and the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) to provide a jointly proposed order that would allow investigative hearings on awarded licenses to continue […] The post Alabama judge extends hold on medical cannabis licensing appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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