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Prison reform has created more victims in Alabama
With those released, we have seen a pattern continue of recidivism and repeat felons out on the street to revictimize more, such as this reprehensible crime here. The post Prison reform has created more victims in Alabama appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Burn ban amplified as heat and drought persist
HUNTSVILLE – Potentially dangerous hot weather continues this week with heat indexes, or “feels like temperatures,” moving into the 100s in the Tennessee Valley. However, help could come in the way of rain later in the week when a cold front moves through Wednesday. The recent heatwave...
Update: Stokes pays fees after D.A. files lawsuit
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A prosecutor wants Dothan businessman Rickey Stokes’ bonding company held in contempt for failing to pay thousands of dollars owed to Alabama’s court system. In a court ruling, 20th Circuit District Attorney Russ Goodman said Stokes failed to pay 322 bond fees incurred in...
Exciting City-Wide Student Lock-In Promises a Night of Fun in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – Looking for a fun-filled night for your kids while you enjoy some peace and quiet? The Life City-Dothan Campus & Camp Life present the City-Wide Student Lock-In on August 2nd from 7 PM to 7 AM. This sleepless sleepover for grades K-8th features a silliest pajama contest, Madden tournament, talent show, food, youth talks, cash prizes, and much more.
After prison, Alabama activist has a new name and outlook on voting rights for felons
Alabama activist Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow spent 30 years fighting for the voting rights of people with felony records. But that was before he spent 11 months in federal prison on charges of tax evasion and drug distribution, locked up alongside men who rioted at the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6, 2021.
Interview with Dale County Head Coach Evan Ballard
This week on “The Wiregrass High School Football Report”, Phillip Jordan is joined by Dale County Evan Ballard who is going into his second season with the Warriors. Coach Ballard talks about the focus of the off-season and how the team has improved since the end of the 2023 season. He talks about the talented backfield with Dallas Hedstrom, Junior Smith, and Tristan Smith. Also, where the defense is at going into the season and some new assistants on staff.
Humidity Returns with Better Rain Chances
SYNOPSIS – After a hot weekend with some drier air, that humidity is making a very quick return to the region to kick off the new work week. The good news is that increasing humidity should also start to increase rain chances across the region for much of the week. Those better chances for showers and thunderstorms will bring some much-needed rain and cooler temperatures into the region. We’ll even continue to track rain chances into the upcoming weekend as well. No one is guaranteed to see rain every single day, but everyone will see multiple opportunities to see some rain during the week.
West Alabama Counties Receive Heat Advisory: 105 Heat Index
Residents are being encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Monday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Townsquare Media Coverage Counties Under Heat Advisory. Bibb. Fayette. Lamar. Marion. Pickens. Tuscaloosa. Walker. NWS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
Alabama sales tax holiday beginning July 19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday will be from July 19-21 and will offer parents a way to save. From 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, until midnight, Sunday, July 21, the state will waive its 4% sales tax on school-related supplies and clothing. More than 300 cities and counties throughout Alabama will […]
Alabama linguist is fixin' to tell you what makes Wiregrass dialects unique
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe.
Nonprofit Eco Clean Marine promoting marine life through educational Fish Feeding Machines
A nonprofit organization dedicated to combating plastic pollution and creating awareness about ocean conservation along Alabama beaches is educating Gulf Coast visitors though Fish Feeding Machines. Eco Clean Marine installed the instruments along Fort Morgan, Alabama to Panama City, Florida. The organization also offers e-books to download at the feeder...
West Alabama Counties Receive Heat Advisory: 105 Heat Index
Residents are being encouraged to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids across Alabama, as a “Heat Advisory” has been issued for Monday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Townsquare Media Coverage Counties Under Heat Advisory. Bibb. Fayette. Lamar. Marion. Pickens. Tuscaloosa. Walker. NWS PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
Alabama’s Katie Britt to speak at Republican National Convention days after Trump assassination attempt
Alabama U.S. Sen. Katie Britt will be among the list of expected Republican national lawmakers to speak during Monday’s action at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention opens in the shadow of Saturday’s attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa.
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