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Selma man fulfills dream of enlisting in Army at 39
At the age of 39 a man from Selma recently fulfilled his lifelong dream of enlisting in the U.S. Army after overcoming some obstacles in policy. A story by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command said that Selma resident Michael Powell's enlistment was an exception due to a rule of accepting people of ages 17 to 38.
Stedman Graham to visit Selma, Black Belt region Aug. 26-29
Author and motivational speaker Stedman Graham will be part of a delegation from San Diego, CA to visit Selma and the wider Black Belt region on Aug. 26-29 to commemorate Civil Rights history and develop a plan to address needs for residents. The Jonathan Daniels CDC and the John Robert...
Less humid air returns Friday, weekend will be hot and dry
Friday: The upper-level low will move SW into the Gulf of Mexico. An area of high pressure will sit NE of Alabama. This will draw down drier and less humid air across Central Alabama. It will be mostly sunny and hot. High temperatures will be around 90. Friday Night Football: The weather will be great […]
Lawsuit over voting dismissed after Alabama AG offers new guidance on law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery County Circuit Judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against a new law plaintiffs said could prevent them from voting. The dismissal came after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued guidance that the law – which expands the number of crimes that can cost a person their right to vote – would not go into effect until after the November election.
Trojans encouraged to show their spirit on Aug. 30 for College Colors Day
Troy University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are encouraged to show their Trojan spirit on Friday, Aug. 30 by donning their TROY colors. On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey presented a proclamation to the Higher Education Partnership of Alabama, recognizing Aug. 30 as College Colors Day in the state of Alabama.
Drought conditions worsen as monthly rainfall deficit grows
Rainfall has been hard to come by in some parts of the Tennessee Valley this month. This has put some communities at a significant monthly rainfall deficit. The latest drought update as of August 22, shows that parts of Northwest Alabama including the Shoals area are experiencing severe drought. At the same time, other parts of the region continue to experience dry to moderate drought levels.
Alabama Public Library Service hosts homework help program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Public Library Service is launching a statewide program to assist students of all ages with their schoolwork. Homework Alabama provides free one-on-one online tutoring, review services, test prep and other educational resources. Over 4,000 tutors with expertise in more than 60 subjects are a part of the program’s leadership. […]
Gulf State Park Pier Reopens to the Public
The renovated Gulf State Park Pier reopened on Monday, August 19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the first time in more than nine months. The pier closed in November 2023 for the $13.6 million renovation project, with contractor MD Thomas Construction, based in Orange Beach, leading the work.
Alabama Trump voter speaks at DNC, endorses Kamala Harris
CHICAGO - The Democratic National Convention heard from an unlikely speaker this week: a lifelong Alabama Republican. Kyle Sweetser, a former President Donald Trump voter from Mobile told the convention Tuesday night he will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in November, despite voting for Trump in 2016 and 2020.
Rep. Robert Aderholt celebrates multi-million investment project in the Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - Rep. Robert Aderholt made a stop in north Alabama to celebrate a multi-million-dollar investment project. Aderholt was in the Shoals, visiting the Constellium facility after a recent boost from the Department of Defense. More than $20 million is on the way to the area to...
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