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Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
Bucs, Jags ranked in top 5
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Hoover is ranked No. 5 in Class 7A. The Bucs knocked off Western (Fla.) 17-14 on Saturday evening. Spain Park is No. 4 in 6A after blowing out Sparkman 38-7.
Ozark police expect arson arrest after house fire
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - An Ozark man free on bond after his arrest on arson charges this year could face similar charges after a home burned Wednesday morning. Ozark Deputy Police Chief Michael Bryan said the Northwood Drive home sustained substantial damage, though no one was hurt. “We are questioning...
Alabama-based shipbuilder Austal USA agrees to pay $24 million to settle accounting fraud probe
Austal USA, an Alabama-based shipbuilder that makes vessels for the U.S. Navy, has admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay a $24 million fine to settle an accounting fraud investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Organ donors and recipients stress the importance of donating after Alabama football player's death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Caden Tellier wasdeclared brain-dead after a play gone wrong during Morgan Academy's first game of the season. Tellier’s mother made a Facebook post Tuesday saying he is fighting hard in his earthly body at UAB. He’s preparing to make his final act of generosity — donating his organs.
Alabama educators unite to combat chronic absenteeism at statewide summit
The Alabama State Department of Education and the University of Montevallo will host an Absenteeism and Truancy Summit at the Grandview Marriott on Highway 280 in Birmingham Sept. 4-5. The post Alabama educators unite to combat chronic absenteeism at statewide summit appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
West Virginia governor’s son, company held in contempt in Alabama coke plant pollution lawsuit
The son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the manager of the Birmingham coke plant owned by his family were held in contempt by a federal judge last week for not cooperating with local environmental groups’ pre-trial requests in the groups’ pollution lawsuit. James “Jay” Justice III,...
DeKalb County private school's SRO denial recalled as reason for newly filed bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as SROs are available to all public schools in the county or municipality.
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