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Pro-Palestinian Groups Call Birmingham Council’s Ceasefire Resolution ‘Lukewarm’
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after months of lobbying from local pro-Palestinian groups. In a joint statement released Wednesday, four of those groups called the measure “lukewarm,” saying it failed to add important context about the bloodshed in that region.
Who won Alabama's five special elections this year?
Kelvin Datcher's election to Alabama House District 52 brings the total number of state House representatives to 105. Every district in the state now has an elected representative in legislative body. The House had four special elections this calendar year. The Senate had one special election. Here's what happened in...
Local doctor gives warning about risks of counterfeit Ozempic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dr. Amy Illescas, the Owner of Total Care 280, is warning people about the dangers of compounded Semaglatide, also known as counterfeit Ozempic. According to Dr. Illescas, the compounded drug has been linked to severe heart problems and suicidal thoughts in some patients. “The FDA came out in a very clear […]
First Methodist's Gift to Gadsden offers variety of classes, mostly free
Members of First United Methodist Church will again be sharing their talents with the community through Gift to Gadsden. The annual set of workshops and introductory classes — basically free, although some participants must either provide or purchase supplies — is scheduled for July 22-25. Pre-registration is required and is open now, as class sizes are limited.
Soggy weather this weekend, Stays unsettled next week
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some downpours are possible. Lows will be in the upper 60s to middle 70s. Weekend Outlook: The cold front will lift north as a warm front across Central Alabama this weekend. Upper-level waves will move across the state, keeping wet weather in the forecast. Saturday will have […]
AHSAA All-Star Sports Week: North Boys Pull Away in Second Half to Beat South 97 - 85 All-Star Classic
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Few drops of rain tonight, more this weekend (7.19.24)
NE-5 Tomorrow: Mix of Sun & Clouds, 30% Shower/Storm Ch. |High: 89|. Cooler conditions have finally returned to the mid-south, but not alone. A few showers are moving south of I-40 for some of our friends that need it most as rain mirrors the area with the highest concern of drought. It won't become widespread or severe, so no need to cancel your Friday night plans. The good news is that at least the cool down is sticking around.
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
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