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Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State
Sometimes our hard work is rewarded with an unexpected opportunity when we don’t realize that anyone even noticed. Jaquarius Billingsley, a senior at Lanett High School, was surprised but excited when he was chosen to represent the school at the Alabama Boys State sponsored by the American Legion this summer. When asked what he’s learned […] The post Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State appeared first on Valley Times-News.
CrowdStrike scams on the rise following historic IT outage
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - It’s been almost two weeks since the historic IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update. Many are still feeling the effects of the outage, especially now that scammers are looking to market off of the disaster. People across the world are reporting scams that...
Benefits of Early Palliative Care Referrals for COPD Patients
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients can benefit from more palliative care referrals. This is according to Dr. Anand Iyer, a pulmonary critical care physician scientist and associate professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine; the Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care; and the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Update: Heat advisory affecting Southeast Alabama until Thursday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 1:32 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 7 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. Beating the heat: Weather service Heat safety guidelines. Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Seek shelter: Opt for an...
‘Dangerous heat’ in the forecast through the week
HUNTSVILLE — “Hot time, summer in the city …”. The hit song “Summer in the City” by the Lovin’ Spoonful was released 58 years ago this month and it will be a hot time for the next couple days – and not just in the city.
Paul DeMarco: Alabama Lawmakers Need to Address Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform
By Paul DeMarco The crime in Alabama has everyone reeling from violence across the state, particularly in places like Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile. However, we have seen criminal acts in rural parts of the state increase as well. There are a number of reasons for how dangerous the streets have become. One of the factors […]
Alabama Secretary of State accuses League of Women Voters of ‘data mining’
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen Monday accused the League of Women Voters of capturing personal data on a voter registration website, an accusation the president of the group called a conspiracy theory. Allen said in a Monday press release that a TV ad in Alabama produced by Vote411, an initiative of the League of […]
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think. You will soon be able to show your pirate pride with a new Alabama license plate. But before you conjure up ideas of walking the plate and yo, ho, ho, things aren’t quite what they seem.
Alabama's 7th Safe Haven Baby Box opened in Jasper
JASPER, Ala. — Alabama's newest Safe Haven Baby Box has been put in service. Folks gathered at Jasper's Fire Station on 18th Street for a ceremony to officially open the new safe place. State law allows mothers to safely surrender their infants up to 45 days old in these...
Alabama bill would require permits for assault weapons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature would require a person to have a permit to legally carry certain firearms like assault weapons. Birmingham’s mayor recently showed up to a council meeting with an AR-15, calling for more legislation like this. Right now, anyone 19...