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North Alabama school system leaders talk school bus safety and the need for drivers
The first day of school is upon us for many parts of North Alabama! Hundreds of school buses were on the road Thursday as tens of thousands of kids returned to the classroom. This as a need for bus drivers is at a premium across the state. The spokesperson for Madison County Schools, Carter Watkins, says they are looking to fill several positions.
U.S. judge upholds LGBTQ student protections in a win for the Biden administration
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday refused to block the Biden administration from enforcing new anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students in four Republican-led states, breaking with six other judges who have said the rules are invalid. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Axon in Birmingham in a 122-page ruling, rejected various...
Country music sensation and headliner of Rock the South to stage a comeback in Alabama
Jelly Roll, who headlined the Rock the South festival this year, is set to make a comeback to Alabama with a concert scheduled for fall in Birmingham. On November 21st, the Legacy Arena at the BJCC will host a show by the country star as part of his “The Beautifully Broken Tour”. The event will feature opening acts from Ernest, Shaboozey, and Allie Colleen.
Readers respond to Alabama high schools that could benefit from a nickname update
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DEI, traffic cameras, pygmy hippo: Down in Alabama
Auburn University is the latest state college to announce the closing of its Office of Inclusion and Diversity, reports AL.com’s Rebecca Griesbach. Now five institutions have made or announced the move, just months after a new state law was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey that bans DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programs. The law requires that colleges be in compliance with the law by Oct. 1.
Alabama beachgoers, here’s why your phones could buzz more — and how it could help save a life
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama introduced Lulu’s Law, a new law that would send out an emergency alert if a shark has attacked someone or if beach conditions make a shark attack more likely. The law is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin who was bitten by a […]
USPS hosting career fairs for rural Alabama jobs
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The United States Postal Service is aiming to add team members to help deliver mail across rural areas of Alabama and Mississippi. The service is hosting 37 career fairs throughout both states on August 1 at 10 am – 2 pm in an effort to fill open positions. Local postmasters and […]
Alabama voters speak on what they want out of the 2024 presidential election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Less than 100 days from Election Day, recent Emerson Polls show the gap between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris narrowing. When asked, Alabama voters voiced a myriad of answers about what they want out of this election. “When I go to the ballot box, I think it’s […]
Smurfit Westrock is now operating in Stevenson
Smurfit Westrock cuts the ribbon on Stevenson Plant. STEVENSON, ALA. On Tuesday, July 9, the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon cutting for Smurfit Westrock, formerly known as Westrock. The Chamber stated, “Congratulations to Smurfit-Westrock on being the go-to as a sustainable packaging partner of choice. Thank you for the outstanding hospitality during your ribbon cutting, and thank you for being a part of the bigger picture for Jackson County.” The plant is located at 1611 County Road 85, Stevenson.
Condolences extended to Councilman Hughes
BRIDGEPORT, ALA. – The City of Bridgeport extended its condolences to Councilman Barry Hughes and his family on the loss of their son, Brian Hughes. North Jackson Press (NJP) also wishes to express its sympathy to Mr. Hughes’s family and everyone he loved. Brian Hughes, age 47, of...
Alabama gets 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper; boxes allow anonymous, secure surrender of infants
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box is now in place in Jasper, state Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed announced Wednesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to allow the safe surrender of an infant, anonymously and with no questions asked. The idea is to provide a life-saving alternative for a desperate parent who might otherwise abandon an infant in an unsafe place.
Huntsville Poised for Key Role in $2 Billion Ballistic Missile Defense Contract
Huntsville’s contribution to ballistic missile defense for the U.S. and its allies is set to increase significantly following a major contract awarded to Raytheon Technologies. On Thursday, the Defense Department announced a $1,944,082,765 sole-source award for Raytheon to develop a variant of its next-gen Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) for the U.S. and Japanese militaries. According to the department, the project will be executed in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama.
‘People OD on it every single day’: Authorities weigh in on dangers of fentanyl in North Alabama
A Huntsville man authorities are calling a "drug dealer" caught and behind bars. 36-year-old Trenton Lorenzo Grays remains in the Madison County Jail on a $4 million bond. The North Alabama Drug Task Force seized eight different kinds of drugs, including more than 13 ounces of fentanyl, 4 ounces of crack cocaine, and 500 Xanax pills.