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Alabama lawmakers begin pre-filing bills ahead of 2025 legislative session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Some Alabama lawmakers are already preparing for next year’s legislative session, pre-filing bills on topics from crime to transportation. State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) would like to see fellow lawmakers pass a bill allowing the governor or attorney general to appoint an interim police chief in high crime areas. This […]
Alabama students target international rocketry crown at Farnborough
A team of high school students from Alabama will compete for global honors in rocket building at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The students from Tharptown High School in Russellville won the American Rocketry Challenge in May, topping 922 teams in the overall competition and the top 100 that faced off in the national finals in The Plains, Virginia.
Big Lots store closing list: Locations that are shutting down, 1 Alabama store closing
Discount retailer Big Lots is closing as many as 40 stores this year as the company struggles against inflationary headwinds and drops in consumer spending. In June, the company’s SEC filings indicated it will close between 35-40 stores this year. Big Lots closed 52 locations in 2023. The filing...
Extra Point Previews: Houston County Lions
COLUMBIA, Ala (WDHN) — Going into a new season, players are always told it’s just that, new—leave last season in the past. But after winning three straight to close out the season last year, the Houston County Lions are hoping to hold on to that winning feeling in 2024. The Lions finished the season 5-5 […]
Young singer from Alabama receives golden buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’
A star was born in Alabama thanks to “America’s Got Talent” on July 9. Rising artist Reid Wilson from Montgomery received the golden buzzer on season 19, episode 6 of the popular talent competition show. The 14-year old sang a rendition of “You Don’t Own Me” by...
North Charleston wins Dixie Majors World Series for 4th straight year
OZARK, AL (WCSC) - Another season and another championship for the North Charleston Dixie Majors baseball team. The squad won 2 games on Wednesday to win the Dixie Majors World Series being held in Ozark, Alabama. The victories give North Charleston their 4th straight Dixie Majors title and their 9th...
Ashford High cracking down on cell phones in classrooms
ASHFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — While cell phone use in the classroom was already prohibited, Houston County School leaders are now enforcing it as Ashfordd High School students will have to lock up their phones to stay focused in the classroom. “The biggest issue is concentration and loss of instruction...
Light at the end of the tunnel after a soggy week
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN) – Right on track, the Wiregrass has been in and out of showers and thunderstorms all of Wednesday afternoon. Luckily, the heaviest rain and flooding concerns have stayed south and north of our area. Heading into Wednesday evening, the threat of a few showers will continue,...
2 new arrests made in Blakely shooting investigation
BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - Two more suspects have been arrested following at July 17 shooting. WALB previously reported that a 17-year-old was arrested after gunshots were fired at a home on Palmetto Avenue. On Wednesday, July 24, Blakely police announced the two other suspects connected to the shooting were in...
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
Alabama father charged in death of teen son found in backyard freezer has died awaiting trial
An Alabama man awaiting trial in the death of his special needs son has died. Michael Shane Halstead and Karen Tysinger Halstead, both 44, were charged late last year with reckless manslaughter and corpse abuse in the death of their son, 19-year-old Logan Halstead, whose remains were found in a backyard freezer.
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice, child advocate Mark Kennedy has died
Mark Kennedy, a former Alabama Supreme Court Justice who helped start an organization to prevent child abuse because of what he saw on the bench, has died. Kennedy, 72, died peacefully at his home in Montgomery on July 17, surrounded by family according to his obituary. Kennedy, a native of...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
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