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Russell Medical to host grand opening of new Center for Advanced Care on Tuesday, Aug. 13
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – Russell Medical is welcoming the public to the grand opening of the Benjamin Russell Center for Advanced Care, taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by self-guided tours and refreshments. Located on Hwy 280,...
High School Football Preview: Prattville High School
Prattville football is coming off their first losing season since 2017. Now this year, they’re looking to turn things back around with senior leadership that knows Prattville Lions head coach J.B. Wallace well. “These guys are night-and-day from how it was in the beginning,” Wallace said. “I’m excited about...
Manhunt for suspect in Jemison suspended, believed to be no longer in area
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office announced that they have suspended the search for Matthew Alan Clark following a turn of events in the Jemison area. Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon described the incident as a domestic type of situation involving Clark and his girlfriend. While not confirmed at the […] The post Manhunt for suspect in Jemison suspended, believed to be no longer in area appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Taylor Smartt named new UAB head softball coach
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Wednesday, UAB announced that Troy native – and former Troy Trojan – Taylor Smart has been hired as the school’s newest head softball coach. This will mark Smartt’s first solo head coaching opportunity, she previously served as co-interim head coach...
Judge to rule whether Alabama can prosecute people who aid out-of-state abortions
A federal judge is expected to soon decide whether Alabama can prosecute health care providers and advocates in the state who help pregnant patients get an abortion elsewhere. Abortion has been almost entirely illegal in the ruby red state since its trigger law took effect following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. It is one of the strictest bans in the country, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
15 states sue to block Biden’s effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Fifteen states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance. The states are seeking...
ABA Names Carl Sampieri as Its 2024 Engineer of the Year
On Thursday, the Alabama Broadcasters Association named Carl Sampieri as its 2024 Engineer of the Year. The distinction was given during the group’s annual conference on Aug. 8; this year held at the Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Birmingham, Ala. In a statement announcing the award, the...
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can get discount on admission to upcoming Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2024) – The Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit is offering a discounted registration rate for all EV owners to attend the event at the BJCC later this month. Before registering for the Summit online, EV owners must e-mail the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) at...
Alabama man faces a third murder charge in Oklahoma
(AP) — A third Oklahoma murder charge has been filed against an Alabama man who was arrested in Arkansas, according to a prosecutor. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was charged Wednesday with murder in the June 14 shooting death of Phillip Emerson at his home in El Reno, Sequoyah County District Attorney Jack Thorp said in […]
PCI, Carl join in effort to stand for tribal parity
Published reports have paired U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in an effort to stand up for tribal land parity related to the misinformation of gambling expansion. Carl sponsored a bill before Congress to establish parity with other federally-recognized tribes to raise baseless concern over the expansion of gambling in […] The post PCI, Carl join in effort to stand for tribal parity appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
1 Dead, 1 Injured in Helicopter Crash at Alabama Military Base During 'Routine Flight Training'
A helicopter crash at an Alabama military base has resulted in one person’s death and another being injured, during what was described as a “routine flight training.”. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, around 1:40 p.m. local time, military officials at the Ford Novosel base “were notified of a mishap of an AH-64 Apache helicopter conducting routine flight training on Fort Novosel,” according to a release shared with PEOPLE from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Novosel.
Three on News 3: Officer-involved shooting, 13th Street Bridge closure, Alabama voter turnout
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. Today’s Stories:
Just released: Get new Alabama Nike Air Max shoes today
Alabama Crimson Tide merchandise went on sale this morning, as team themed Nike Air Max designs are available now. Fans can get the new shoe release on the Fanatics website, which is currently offering free shipping on any order above $24. The new unisex footwear has been released for 11...
Alabama State Board of Education approves Bessemer City Schools takeover
The Alabama State Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to take over the Bessemer City school system amid allegations of mismanagement by the school board. State Board of Education Superintendent Eric Mackey said the local school board passed a resolution acknowledging they need state intervention. He said Bessemer’s school board meetings over about a month […]
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