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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 […]
Republican Party certifies new candidate to face Kelvin Datcher in District 52 special election
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Video above: Kelvin Datcher talks about what he wants to see in District 52. While many people believed that Democrat Kelvin Datcher would be the de facto winner of former Alabama Rep. John Rogers' seat in District 52, it turns out the state will have a special election after all.
Meals on Wheels checks up on seniors during extreme heat in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dangerous heat is a serious concern for seniors, especially those without air conditioning at home. Volunteers with United Way Meals help deliver meals to homebound seniors and those with disabilities in local communities. During summer, they also make sure residents have access to cold water and shelter. Cliff Mansfield has been […]
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.
Huntsville hit-and-run victim's family demanding answers
In April, we reported a hit-and-run that killed 29-year-old Marquez Williams from Huntsville. The Huntsville Police Department announced that they found the suspect's car, which he or she stole, burned up. Police have not identified a suspect yet, leaving the Williams family demanding justice and action be taken. On Thursday,...
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