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Former Alabama Rep. John Rogers sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud
John Rogers, the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives and a stalwart of the state's Black caucus, will spend 13 months in prison for his part in stealing money from a community service fund.
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
Alabama residents will soon get first shot at state park campsites
Starting Thursday, Alabama residents get an inside lane on booking advance reservations in state parks – provided they plan far enough ahead. Effective Aug. 1, a new feature will open at the online reservation system operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It’s called the “Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window.”
Alabama Secretary of State accuses League of Women Voters of ‘data mining’
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Monday accused the League of Women Voters of capturing personal data on a voter registration website, an accusation the president of the group called a conspiracy theory. Allen said in a Monday press release that a TV ad in Alabama produced by Vote411, an initiative of the League of […]
Paul DeMarco: Alabama Lawmakers Need to Address Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform
By Paul DeMarco The crime in Alabama has everyone reeling from violence across the state, particularly in places like Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile. However, we have seen criminal acts in rural parts of the state increase as well. There are a number of reasons for how dangerous the streets have become. One of the factors […]
Major country musician and Rock the South headliner will appear in Alabama again
The famous Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, has exciting news for his Alabama fans! He will be returning to the state for a fall concert in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a performance by the country star...
How does Auburn's 2025 class in the state of Alabama compare to years past?
Auburn has not always won the big dog recruiting battles in the state of Alabama, but when the Tigers are at their best, the program has done a good job landing in-state prospects that aren't headed to Alabama or Georgia. Hugh Freeze and Auburn's new staff recognize that — along with flipping the script and winning some of the big dog recruiting battles — as they attack the state of Alabama in recruiting.
Guam natives celebrate Liberation Day at Redstone
Apollonia Manglona, 84, of Meridianville, is like a beautiful tree with branches. The Guam native was born in Rota which is part of the Mariana Islands. She has nine children, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She and her five daughters and four sons and many of their offspring attended the Guam 80th Liberation Day celebration Saturday at The Cliffs at Redstone.
Annual Alabama Coastal Birdfest Nature Expo celebrates its 20th anniversary
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WPMI) — The South Alabama Land Trust (SALT), a regional land conservation nonprofit, is hitting a major milestone in its 34-year history; this year’s annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest & Nature Expo in October will be the 20th consecutive year of this premier Gulf Coast event.
Police arrest man following brief manhunt
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A man police have been searching for was taken into custody Tuesday night. Officials say Corey Griffitt was booked into the Morgan County Jail on a misdemeanor charge. Officers were called to the area Monday afternoon to a possible domestic incident before Griffitt ran from the...
Crews looking for person after boat found upside down in body of water
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Crews are responding to the area of Cowford Road after a boat was found upside down in a body of water. According to Athens fire chief James Hand, several agencies are searching for someone believed to be in the water. This is a breaking news...
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