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Drivers urged to slow down as Operation Southern Slow Down begins
WALTON COUNTY, Florida — The Walton County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and DeFuniak Springs Police for Operation Southern Slow Down starting Monday, July 15. The weeklong campaign aims to educate drivers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee about safe driving practices....
AAA Alabama to celebrate 100th anniversary this Saturday, July 20
The AAA Alabama Birmingham headquarters office is celebrating the 100th anniversary of AAA Alabama this Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AAA members and non-members are invited to come to the office at 2400 Acton Road for free refreshments, free passport photos, free battery checks, door prizes and membership specials, executive assistant Leisa Desimone said.
Unsettled pattern unfolding late this week
Wednesday: Despite mostly cloudy skies, temperatures will still manage to reach the lower 90s as numerous showers and storms form during the afternoon hours, lasting into the evening. Outside of any storms that erupt, heat index values will sneak into the low 100s. Showers and storms become fairly widespread in the afternoon and evening, and some […]
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 2:19 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments...
Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger in Southeast Alabama
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – Bringing Hope and Nourishment to Southeast Alabama. The Wiregrass Area Food Bank is dedicated to providing hope and nourishment to those who are uncertain about their next meal. Their mission focuses on feeding the hungry in Southeast Alabama through a network of member agencies. Making...
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking
Montgomery, AL – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the arrest of Terrell Bailey, a 27-year-old resident of Montgomery, on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile. The arrest was carried out by Special Agents from the Attorney General’s Office, with assistance from the United States […] The post Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Arrest for Human Trafficking appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
ALEA Reports Traffic and Drowning Fatalities During Extended Fourth of July Enforcement Period
Montgomery, AL – During an extended five-day enforcement period over the Fourth of July holiday, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported nine traffic fatalities and three drownings. Notably, this marked the third consecutive year with zero boating-related fatalities on Alabama waterways. The enforcement period began at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and concluded […] The post ALEA Reports Traffic and Drowning Fatalities During Extended Fourth of July Enforcement Period appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
27-year-old woman killed in 2-vehicle crash in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A 27-year-old woman has died after a 2-vehicle crash in Birmingham on July 16. The crash happened on Jefferson Avenue SW at 17th Street SW. The victim has been identified as Kiara Monique Brooks of Birmingham, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Brooks was...
UAB fans stoked to see team represented in EA Sports CFB25 video game
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – The new EA Sports College Football 25 video game is exciting many sports fans and gamers, as it’s the first one out since the NCAA Football 14 game came out in 2013. In CFB25, people can play as any of the 134 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. This will include […]
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calls for federal ban on assault weapons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is advocating for common-sense gun laws in the aftermath of a violent weekend in the city. Mayor Woodfin made a visual statement before Birmingham City Council Tuesday morning. “If you want to defend your home, I’m cool with that, but tell me should people be driving around with […]
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