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‘Dead Zone’ in Gulf of Mexico the size of New Jersey this year, researchers find
A “dead zone” of low-or no- dissolved oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is roughly the size of New Jersey this year, researchers at Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium have found. Though it’s found in Louisiana, the “dead zone” has implications for fisheries along Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Drought conditions continue to improve in the area
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The rain we received in July was beneficial for the area as drought conditions have improved widely across the area. On Thursday morning, the latest drought monitor was released showing we are no longer experiencing an extreme drought anywhere in Alabama. Counties that are experiencing...
Two couples drop lawsuit over Alabama IVF embryo destruction; one case remains
Two couples on Wednesday dropped a lawsuit against IVF providers in Mobile that claimed that the accidental destruction of their embryos constituted a wrongful death claim. One lawsuit remains. The motion from the couples requested that the court dismiss their case with prejudice, meaning plaintiffs cannot make the same claim in the same court. The […]
Unified Pros Taps Angler, Mark Davis as Tournament Director for The Ultimate Angler World Championship
Unified Pros Taps Angler, Mark Davis as Tournament Director for The Ultimate Angler. Scottsboro, AL – Unified Pros, Inc. announced Mark Davis as Tournament Director for. their Ultimate Angler World Championship. In this role, Davis will play a critical part in shaping the first true world championship. bass fishing...
High School football Week 0 schedule in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 2024 high school football season is fast approaching as teams prepare to begin their quest for a state championship. Week 0 begins Aug. 22 and will run through Aug. 24. Several schools hired new head coaches including the Hoover Buccaneers. The Bucs hired former Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer, as […]
Commission gives update on courthouse, Liberty Lane renovations
During the July 8 meeting of the Jackson County Commission, Chairman Bill Nance provided an update on the Jackson County Courthouse and Liberty Lane Annex Building renovations contract that has been in the works for some months now. After taking bids earlier in the summer, the lowest bid was received...
Alabama, civic groups spar over law restricting assistance with absentee ballot applications
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama attorney general’s office on Wednesday described a new ban on providing voters with absentee ballot application assistance as “commonsense ballot integrity,” while lawyers challenging the restrictions said they have halted important civic work in the community. The diverging depictions of...
2024 Teen Toolbox Program kicks off
Monday started the 10th Annual Teen Toolbox Program’s Community Pride Week in Stevenson. Each year, with the support of the city and public library, Stevenson teens participate in a jam-packed week of community-centered projects around the town and county. The teens problem-solve, learn from one another, expand their creativity, and most importantly, work together as a team.