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Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
September Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico
Catch Limits and Regulations for Gulf Fishing in September. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – NOAA Fisheries has announced the 2024 recreational season for gag grouper in the Gulf of Mexico. The season will open on September 1, 2024, at 12:01am and close on September 16, 2024, at 12:01am. The closure is due to the annual catch target expected to be reached by September 15, 2024.
Hot and dry this weekend, Sweltering temperatures return next week
Weekend Outlook: An area of high pressure will remain northeast of Alabama. We will have northeast winds over us, keeping the humidity at low levels. Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny, hot, and not humid for late August. High temperatures will climb into the lower to middle 90s each day. Next Week’s Outlook: A […]
Sen. Katie Britt secures $2 million for south Alabama hospital
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., announced Friday that she has secured a $2 million federal grant for Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore, Ala. “Health care is critical for the wellbeing of Alabamians across our great state, and modernized equipment is key to providing the best care for patients,” Britt said in a news release. “I’m proud to have secured these funds during the 2024 Appropriations process, and I look forward to continuing my work on the committee to invest further into our families, our state, and our future.”
Alabama Champion: The Keystone Club, A Safe Space
The Keystone Club is a recovery clubhouse. It is a place where those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction can come to socialize, grab a cup of coffee, and have an encouraging conversation. Crystal Holcomb is one of the founders. She tells me it is a safe place for like-minded...
See all the scores from Thursday's Alabama HS football games
The 2024 high school football season in Alabama started Thursday night with some key games across the state. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump get on Alabama state ballots near deadline
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, are officially on Alabama’s November general election ballots. The Alabama Democratic Party filed paperwork Friday to put Harris on the ballot, following the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. The Alabama Republican Party filed their paperwork Thursday, […]
Alabama public libraries scramble to update children’s sections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Changes are coming to children’s books sections across Alabama as public library officials remove certain reading materials from shelves. The Alabama Public Library Service requires books containing “obscene content” to be removed from aisles geared for young readers. Under new code changes adopted last year, public libraries that do not cooperate […]
Unclaimed Baggage clothing to take the stage at Mrs. America Pageant
A Scottsboro woman competing in the 2024 Mrs. America Pageant is hoping to help others see the beauty in wearing second-hand clothing, and she’s shining a national spotlight on a popular Alabama business in the process. Hannah Seymour of Scottsboro will represent Alabama in this year’s Mrs. America Pageant...
Federal judge narrows lawsuit against Alabama absentee ballot law
The front of Hugo L Black Courthouse in Birmingham, Alabama on August 15, 2023. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) A federal judge Thursday substantially narrowed a lawsuit challenging a new Alabama law limiting the ability of third parties to provide absentee ballot assistance. U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor dismissed multiple claims...
Liles installed as state American College of Surgeons president at annual conference
The Alabama chapter of the American College of Surgeons held its annual conference jointly with the Mississippi chapter and featured speakers from across the region, including surgery faculty from the Whiddon College of Medicine. USA Health surgical oncologist Spencer Liles, M.D., FACS, was installed as president of the Alabama chapter...
Alabama Supreme Court denies rehearing on United Methodist churches wanting to leave
The Alabama Supreme Court on Friday denied a request for a re-hearing of its ruling against United Methodist churches that sued trying to leave the United Methodist Church and take their property. The state Supreme Court, in a ruling released May 31, said the churches must pursue the matter through...
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