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Get Ready for Fall Sports in Dothan: Registration for Youth Football, Cheerleading, and Soccer Opens Soon!
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – As fall approaches, excitement builds for the upcoming Football and Soccer season in Dothan! Youth Tackle Football, Youth Cheerleading, and Youth Soccer leagues are gearing up, and registration is just around the corner. These recreational leagues offer a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop...
Alabama Gators Multiplying And Killing Our Pets
Can we all say that Gators seem to be taking over in Alabama?. This is outside of a church in Clarke County. In Leesburg Florida recently a couple of friends who were duck hunting lost their entire “catch” to a hungry alligator. Cass Couey and Kevin Stipe were inevitably feeding what they called a dinosaur.
Better Business Bureau warns of fraudulent classic car websites
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The Better Business Bureau has issued an urgent warning to consumers after observing a surge in reports of fake classic car and heavy equipment websites. Imagine you are online shopping for the classic car of your dreams, and you find one for sale on a...
Hot and humid with scattered storms this weekend, Remnants of Beryl bring us rain next week
Tonight: mostly cloudy and muggy with scattered showers and storms. Some heavy rain and gusty winds are possible. Low temperatures will be in the lower to upper 70s. Weekend Outlook: The cold front will stall across Central Alabama this weekend. This will not lower the humidity much, but it will feel a little better for […]
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.
Alabama Democrats speak on possible presidential candidate switch
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Following last week’s presidential debate, questions remain about whether the Democratic Party will keep President Joe Biden as their candidate for the White House. State Rep. Sam Jones (D-Mobile) says it would be difficult to take Biden off the ticket on short notice. “I don’t know how it will turn out,” […]
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...
‘Formula for disaster’: Alabama beach visitors warned about dangerous rip currents this weekend
Lifeguards and beach patrols from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach are preparing for a busy weekend from the “hidden dangers” of rip currents that will emerge from Hurricane Beryl, churning in the warm Gulf waters hundreds of miles away. Strong surf is expected along the Alabama and...
Report: Campaign spending in Alabama could top $43M
(The Center Square) – Campaign spending in Alabama elections this fall could top $43 million, a new report says. The Political Projections Report was released on Monday by advertising tracking company AdImpact and it predicts that nationally, campaign spending could hit a new high of $10.69 billion, up from its previous prediction of $10.2 billion. The previous high was in the 2019-20 cycle, when spending topped $9.02 billion. There are...
Jalen Milroe blames himself for most of 44 sacks allowed in 2023
Alabama's offensive line was the frequent target of criticism last season as it allowed 49 total sacks, the most in school history since sacks became an official statistic in 1980. But quarterback Jalen Milroe, who was taken down for 44 of those sacks, has taken responsibility for the high number.
Woman seeks bystanders who rescued daughter from burning home following brutal attack
The family of the woman who was savagely attacked in Dickson, Tennessee, is on the hunt for the heroic pair from Alabama who rescued her from a burning home on Monday. Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 1200 block of North Charlotte Street in Dickson after receiving reports of a house fire. While recovering from her injuries in a hospital bed, Tessa recounted the events of Monday night to her mother, Tina Trotter.
Vaith to serve as Alabama 4-H Ambassador
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County 4-H announced recently that rising senior Marynn Vaith from Chilton County High School will serve as an Alabama 4-H Ambassador for 2024-2025. Vaith has been involved with the 4-H program in Chilton County for nearly seven years, and she started when she was eight years old. […] The post Vaith to serve as Alabama 4-H Ambassador appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
This week in HS Sports: New executive director must address key topics quickly
Heath Harmon officially starts his new job as executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Monday. Since he was named to the position early last month, Harmon has spent five weeks putting the finishing touches on his tenure as Oxford High School’s principal and talking to people – a lot of people.
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