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International Drug Overdose Awareness Day brings conference to Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - International Drug Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31 and it’s not being ignored. SpectraCare Health Systems brought a variety of difference resources under one roof on Thursday, aiming to end drug overdoses and substance misuse through education and conversation. While the dedicated...
Extra Point Game Game of the Week Preview: Week One – Rehobeth hosts Carroll
REHOBETH, Ala (WDHN) — Friday night, two teams will face off, both familiar with each other over the past few years. One team is coming off a tough Week One loss, while the other is looking to clean up mistakes after narrowly securing a win in double overtime. The Rehobeth Rebels will host the Carroll […]
Experts weigh in on head trauma in high school football
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Concerns of sports-related head injuries are rising amid a recent death of an Alabama high school football player who passed away over the weekend from a traumatic brain injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the annual incidence of sports related concussion is estimated at 300,000. McKenzie Grier, […]
Alabama gas prices down 54 cents compared to same time last year
(The Center Square) — Going into Labor Day weekend, Alabama's gas prices are down 54 cents compared to last year and are fifth-lowest nationally, according to data from the American Automobile Association. AAA says the Yellowhammer State's statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.96, down from $3.02 last week and down 13.5% compared to the same time last year, when the average price was $3.42. The highest recorded average price for Alabama occurred on June 14, 2022 at $4.63 per gallon. ...
Alabama Weather Alert: Low-Medium Storms Bring Lightning and Gusty Winds
Huntsville, AL — Huntsville residents should prepare for a hot day with possible scattered showers and gusty winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Huntsville reported early this morning that showers and storms have developed in parts of northwest Alabama. These storms bring a low to medium threat of lightning and a very low chance of gusty winds reaching up to 30 mph.
Enterprise first-graders and families join State Superintendent, Treasurer
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is set to announce its College Counts: First Grade Folder Program at Enterprise’s Brookwood Elementary School on Thursday. The new program is aimed at encouraging early college planning among young students and their families, according to a release...
Paralympics begin in Paris, gator hunting season in Mississippi, 2 new Wawas | Aug. 29, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Wawa Is Treating Teachers To Free Coffee In 7 States
Wawa is giving teachers what they really need this time of year: free coffee. Today the beloved gas station chain announced its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative, treating teachers and school staff to a free any-size hot coffee from Monday, September 2 through Sunday, September 15. The offer is...
OUC Named #1 Solar SunRiser in Southeast
OUC has earned the designation as the #1 solar “SunRiser” by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for 2024. This is the sixth consecutive year that SACE has named OUC as a SunRiser among utilities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. “Recognition...
Repeat offender in Alabama gets 20 years for domestic assault
The Alabama 24th District Circuit Court has sentenced an Aliceville man to 20 years in prison. Christopher L. Clark, 47, pleaded guilty to domestic violence by strangulation. He was arrested in 2022 after an attack left a woman with injuries that required surgery and follow-up medical treatment. According to documents,...
Recent Rabies Cases Highlight Importance of Pet Vaccinations in Alabama
ALABAMA (WDNews) – In recent weeks, several cases of rabies in wildlife have raised concerns in Etowah and Talladega counties. In Hokes Bluff, a raccoon tested positive for rabies after being found inside a fenced yard, exposing three dogs to the disease. Similarly, in Sylacauga, a rabid bat was discovered on a front porch, likely exposing a cat.
Severe drought conditions worsen in North Alabama
Rainfall has been significantly lacking over the past month in the Tennessee Valley. With much of the area dry and suffering through drought. The latest drought update as of August 29, shows worsening drought conditions area-wide with the hardest impacted communities in Northwest Alabama. Severe drought has expanded over the past week, now including more communities in Northwest Alabama.
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