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It’s hot! Protect yourself from heat stroke, exhaustion
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - We are quickly getting into mid-summer in Alabama and you know what that means - it’s hot!. Some areas of the state are seeing a triple-digit heat index again. That raises the question of potential heat strokes and heat exhaustion. Imagine cutting weeds or grinding...
Heat Advisory and storm threat Monday evening
The combination of dew points well into the 70s and temperatures in the 90s has created a dangerous environment for those spending time outdoors. With the threat of heat index values of 105 degrees for an extended period on Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory until 7 p.m.
Crazy Video: Alabama Women Attacked By Rabid Raccoon
Seems like we always have to beware of something that can kill us or hurt us. Personally, I'm more terrified of snakes than anything else. It's not like snakes, bears, gators, coyotes, and recently, we've seen sightings of black panthers, which aren't enough to be worried about. Can you imagine...
Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger says he’s recovering after jet ski accident
Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, said in a statement on Sunday he was still in urgent care but was able to walk down a hallway after a jet ski collision on Independence Day. Gudger released the statement from the University of Alabama Birmingham hospital, where he was airlifted after the accident on Smith Lake on Thursday. […] The post Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger says he’s recovering after jet ski accident appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
UA Students Impress at Miss Alabama
University of Alabama students competing at the Miss Alabama pageant held June 24-29 impressed the judges throughout the week with six earning spots in the Top 13 and three of those making the Top 5. Incoming freshman Maddi Heath earned second runner-up, current Miss University of Alabama Marissa Luna earned...
Alabama grocery stores introduce AI-powered ammunition vending machines
Two Fresh Value grocery stores in Alabama, one in Tuscaloosa and one in Pell City, are selling gun ammunition through AI-powered vending machines. The refrigerator-sized "retail kiosks," operated by American Rounds, use 360-degree facial recognition to verify a customer's age and government-issued ID before dispensing bullets, according to a New York Post report.
PCI awarded grant for charging stations at Creek Travel Plaza
One of 14 grants was awarded to the Poarch Creek Indians to install two duo-port chargers at Creek Travel Plaza near Interstate 65. The grant awarding was announced July 1 by Gov. Kay Ivey, and will be distributed by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Ivey awarded 14 grants totaling $11.2 million to […] The post PCI awarded grant for charging stations at Creek Travel Plaza appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Alabama tax revenues up 4.4% in June
(The Center Square) – Alabama's June tax revenues increased 4.4% from the same time last year, data from the Alabama Department of Revenue shows. Tax revenues for the fiscal year ending Oct. 1 are up 2.41%, improving from $12.7 billion to $13 billion. For the month, the state collected $1.51 billion versus nearly $1.5 billion in June 2023. ...
WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Fun, Finance, Fries, and the Future
Listen to the news (via song) below — or keep reading!. Statues of Helen Keller and Rosa Parks will be unveiled at the Alabama State Capitol, honoring their legacies. Rep. Laura Hall (D-Madison) supported the bill for their creation, and sculptor Julia Knight crafted the Rosa Parks statue to highlight her activism.
Alabama education budget chairs awaiting research on possible school funding changes
Alabama’s two education budget chairs said last week they’re still waiting on the next steps for the work on a potential new education funding formula for the state. “We’re gonna take the summer off because it’s just hard to pin people down,” said Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, chair of the Senate Finance and Taxation Education […] The post Alabama education budget chairs awaiting research on possible school funding changes appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Study: Florence, Decatur rents rising faster than national rate; Huntsville below
TUSCALOOSA — While rents continue to rise in north Alabama and across the state, Huntsville’s average rents are below what they should be, according to researchers at the University of Alabama and two other schools. Eight out of 12 metro areas across the state recorded year-over-year increases higher...
Alabama prison education programs strong on access and services, says report
Alabama’s two prison education programs do well in providing staff, services and gender equity, according to a report published last month by the Vera Institute of Justice. The Vera Institute, an independent nonprofit national research and policy organization specializing in criminal justice, gave the state high marks across several categories for a prison bachelors’ program […] The post Alabama prison education programs strong on access and services, says report appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Why Alabama state officials might not want to appoint local police chiefs
I can’t believe that the Alabama Legislature cares about public safety in our cities. No, crime is not worse than it’s ever been. It’s far off its 1980 peak. And a 2020-21 spike in violent crime, caused by the COVID pandemic, appears to be dropping. That doesn’t mean everything is fine. Birmingham reported a 15% […] The post Why Alabama state officials might not want to appoint local police chiefs appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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