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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.
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.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Friday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 9:11 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 a.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:11 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
How can you tell if the coastal Alabama waters you’re swimming in are safe?
In the summer, millions of tourists and locals alike flock to the beaches and waters of coastal Alabama for a relaxing and fun vacation. But you may be wondering if the waterway you’re headed to is safe to swim in, or safe for your kids to swim in. Fortunately, there’s a way to check bacteria levels beforehand.
Senators Reed, Gudger Announce Renovation Completion and Navigational Light Installation to Duncan Bridge
On July 3, 2024, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced the completion of renovations that include navigation light installation to Duncan Bridge on Smith Lake. Duncan Bridge was built in 1967 and is known by its famous blue...
West Alabama getting new EV charging stations
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Drivers in electric vehicles will soon have more of a reason to pass through west Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded grants that will pay for the installation of EV charging systems in nearly a dozen communities. 13 of 14 grants will be used to add electric...
Carroll Elected Alabama Securities Commission Chairman
The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has announced that Alabama Securities Commissioner and Managing Partner at Wilkins Miller in Mobile Allen Carroll was elected ASC chairman by a unanimous vote of his fellow commissioners. Carroll is serving his second term on the commission after being recommended by the Alabama Society of CPAs and being confirmed by the Alabama Senate on April 11. His practice with Wilkins Miller includes a focus on forensic accounting and consulting services. He has served as a witness and consulting expert in a variety of commercial disputes in both civil and criminal litigation and testified and consulted on issues including determination of economic damages, lost profits, accounting malpractice, white-collar criminal matters, forensic investigations and business valuations. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BS in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Carroll is a CPA and member of the Association of International CPAs and Alabama Society of CPAs. He is also accredited in business valuation, is certified in financial forensics by the American Institute of CPAs and is a Certified Valuation Analyst.
WATCH: Fireworks at Headland’s Douglas Park 2024
HEADLAND, Ala. (WTVY) - People across the Wiregrass got to spend their day enjoying all different types of fun and good times on Thursday while celebrating Independence Day here in the United States. With plenty of great food and vendors set up downtown on the square as well as the...
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