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Alabama mandates fentanyl education for grades six through 12
Alabama middle and high schoolers will start receiving mandatory education on the dangers of fentanyl this school year, as other states look at similar measures to teach children about overdose and prevention. Students in sixth through 12th grade in Alabama will be instructed on “fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness” after Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) […]
Gulf State Park Pier re-opens to the public today
The renovated Gulf State Park Pier re-opened on Monday, Aug. 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.
All Alabama Democratic delegates to pledge support for Kamala Harris at DNC
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Despite their underdog status in the state, all 52 of Alabama’s pledged Democratic delegates are expected to pledge support for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, according to sources. In 2020, former President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump secured 62% of Alabama’s votes. Joe Biden snagged 36.6% […]
Alabama DNC delegation process governed by a ‘number of bad-faith actors’: document
The delegate selection process in the state of Alabama has been governed “by a number of bad-faith actors” and the Democratic National Convention should “pay very close attention” to the delegation, according to a DNC document reviewed by the Birmingham Times. A “Delegation Overview” has been...
Ivey appoints board for ASHS including Marengo County’s Dr. Brittney Anderson
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced appointments made to the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences (ASHS) Board. The authorizing legislation of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences, HB 163, gives the governor eight appointments to the board, including one from each Congressional district and an at-large member from Marengo County. The appointees include: Dr. Brittney Anderson, […] The post Ivey appoints board for ASHS including Marengo County’s Dr. Brittney Anderson appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Shots fired after pursuit in Jefferson County
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Authorities are on the scene of a shooting investigation involving the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon. According to public information officer Henry Irby, deputies issued a traffic stop at around 2:15 p.m. near 1st Avenue North and 56th Street North. A pursuit began after the driver allegedly refused to stop. […]
Shoals nonprofit pays for billboard to denounce the votes of two councilmen
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you are driving down Florence Boulevard, you might notice a massive billboard that doesn’t quite fit in with the others. A nonprofit organization bought a billboard to prove a point to the city council and it’s not backing down. It all began in...
Oregon-based Dutch Bros coffee shop is building a Prattville location
PRATTVILLE − Prattville now has three drive-through coffee shops under construction. The latest is Dutch Bros, a chain headquartered in Grant’s Pass, Oregon, which is building a location in Prattville Shopping Center. The center is on East Main Street near the McQueen Smith Road intersection. Company officials could not be reached for comment for this story. ...
Judge says relative’s towed car won’t stop him from hearing Birmingham towing lawsuit
The judge currently assigned to the class action suit against a downtown towing company says the fact that a relative’s car got towed won’t stop him from trying the case. If that’s true, Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Jim Hughey III – the fourth judge scheduled to hear the case against Parking Enforcement Systems (PES) – will be the first sitting judge who didn’t recuse himself from the suit.
Alabama Lightwave: Centreville Coverage Expansion Alert!
You asked, and they have delivered! Lightwave is thrilled to announce a major expansion in Centreville’s north side! Thanks to the new equipment installed on the North Centreville Water Tank, they have significantly improved internet coverage for many homes that were previously unserved or underserved. This new site is...
48 Blitz Preview: Muscle Shoals
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Muscle Shoals Trojans are one of the elite High School Football programs in North Alabama. After back to back 11 win seasons, Head Coach Scott Basden understands the standard for the Trojans program entering the 2024 season. “You know the thing I always tell them...
Big Whiskey’s restaurant in Alabaster among new building permits
Of the four new building permits issued this past week in Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1 million, two are for projects in the Birmingham metro. One of those is for a new restaurant in Alabaster. Here’s what we know:. Big Whiskey’s in Alabaster. The new Big Whiskey’s...
Paul Finebaum Reveals Whether This SEC Coach Is The Next Nick Saban
It's no secret that Kalen DeBoer faces immense pressure as the new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Not only is he succeeding a coaching legend, but he's also leading a team that is arguably still in the midst of a dynasty era. That has left some to question whether DeBoer is up for the ...
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