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Bill allowing city and county officials to terminate library board members prefiled for 2025
A bill that would give local governments the power to fire library board members will go before Alabama lawmakers again in 2025. SB 6, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliot, R-Josephine, gives either county commissioners or city council members the authority to appoint members to the library board for four year terms and to terminate current […]
Supporters greet returning students on first day at Montgomery Public Schools
Thursday was first day of school for Montgomery Public Schools as the district welcomed back students, teachers and staff to its 50 schools. And while exact enrollment figures always fluctuate for the first few days, the system has about 26,000 students. “Today is going smoothly!” said Jade Jones, spokeswoman for the system. "We're thrilled...
SpringHouse to welcome guests this month
Nearly nine months after the Christmas Eve fire, SpringHouse restaurant has finally been restored. This weekend wraps up SpringHouse’s temporary home in Fanny Goldmine Diner with tonight being the final night at the diner. Although the restaurant will not be operational for two more weeks, guests can start placing...
Birmingham, AL: Heat Index Reaches 107, Cooler Nights Ahead
Birmingham, AL – A Heat Advisory remains in effect for southeastern counties in Alabama today as a hot and humid air mass lingers across the region. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with heat indices soaring to 107 degrees in some areas. Residents in Montgomery, Auburn, and surrounding areas are urged to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the heat.
Current coach and former professional football player react to Hoover High School football videos
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Fallout and reaction continues following the release of Hudl videos depicting a Hoover High School football practice. In the videos, obtained by sister station WKRG, an athletic department employee with Hoover High School can be seen thrusting his hips toward a player who was lying on the ground during a practice. […]
FRIDAY UPDATE: HOT and DRY
Good Morning! It’s same story, different day. We’re stock in a Hot and Dry pattern for a few more days. Heat Advisory today. Highs will be in the upper 90’s through Monday. Sunny & Hot. We’ll mention a small chance of widely scattered storms by Tuesday. Here’s my brief forecast discussion.
Lower humidity returns this weekend, Muggy weather is back next week
Weekend Outlook: The cold front will stall along the coast. This will allow us to have more comfortable humidity levels all weekend with plenty of sunshine on Saturday and Sunday. High temperatures will still be hot in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Sunday morning will be cooler with lows in the middle to upper […]
Forum Alabama To Feature Ainsworth
The Mobile Chamber’s next Forum Alabama is taking place at the Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa in Mobile on September 19 at 8-9:30 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth. The fee is $50 for members and $75 for guests. For more information, contact Carolyn Wilson at phone: 251-431-8606.
Alabama Republicans and Democrats talk changes in presidential campaigns
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — It’s been two days since Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Republicans and Democrats across the state discussed how her selection impacted campaigns on both sides of the aisle. “Well, I think the Republicans need to follow the signal, not the noise,” said Alex […]
NASA decision may determine the future of an Alabama built rocket in manned spaceflight
NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home. Officials said Wednesday it's still possible astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can return aboard Boeing's Starliner next month. That decision could also determine if there’s a future in manned spaceflight for the Alabama built Atlas-V rocket.
Heat advisory issued for Alabama until Friday night
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 1:17 a.m. on Friday valid for Friday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Tallapoosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 107 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high...
Alabama Football will face just one QB who 'might' be better than Jalen Milroe
For a few days, Alabama Fall Camp news has been similar to an aquatic dead zone. With no media eyes on practices since Wednesday, the Crimson Tide's two subsequent sessions and Saturday's scrimmage will be hidden from public view. Visibility will change in a big way on Sunday with Alabama...
Costly copper thefts under investigation in Dallas Co.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find a man wanted for stealing copper — and causing thousands of dollars in damage in the process. Investigators are looking for 35 year old Durall Laister of Plantersville. Fifty one year old theft suspect Monica Morris of Chilton...
Alabama sees reading gains from summer programs, but gaps remain
Alabama’s summer reading programs have shown promising results, but challenges persist in tracking and supporting struggling students, State Superintendent Eric Mackey said Thursday. Speaking during the Alabama State Board of Eduction’s work session, Mackey said that about 9% of the 53,492 third graders tested this spring read below grade level. After the camps, he said, […]
National News- Tik Tok Ban, Blood Shortage
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is calling for a national TikTok ban. He and about 20 other state attorneys general say the China-based social media app poses a threat to national security. They filed a request with the U.S. Court of Appeals to uphold a law that would force the...
Alabama Historical Commission holding meeting on phase three of Clotilda research
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Scientific findings from Clotilda were shown at the phase three results meeting put on by the Alabama Historical Commission at Robert Hope Community Center. The meeting focused on bringing scientific findings about the current state of the Clotilda and presenting them to the community. Panelists from the Alabama Historical Commission and The Army Corps of Engineers were there to answer questions and lay out a possible future for the Clotilda. Dr. James Delgado outlines a couple different possibilities.
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