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Investigators searching for shooter as Opelika Walmart cleared of potential threat
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A significant police presence at the Walmart on Pepperell Parkway Friday afternoon is clearing up as officers confirm there is no armed suspect inside the store. Surveillance footage confirms the suspect has left. However, officers continue to patrol the area out of caution. The incident began with a shooting in Lee County […]
New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
Man identified in deadly Bessemer shooting
BESSEMER, Ala. — Bessemer police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man Thursday night. Officers responded to a shooting call just before midnight at the 1900 block of 10th Avenue. When they arrived, they found Demetrius La Keen Fletcher, 43, had been shot. He was...
ESPN analyst sends clear message to star SEC QB
Jalen Milroe will have a lot to prove this year at Alabama, and one ESPN pundit thinks he’ll have the most to prove of anyone. ESPN college football reporter Heather Dinch named the Alabama star the quarterback with “the most to prove” in the upcoming 2024-25 college football season.
Mayor Bill Baker of Piedmont Excited about New City Trucks
Mayor Bill Baker of Piedmont was very excited about their new city trash truck that came Thursday. City officials plan to keep this truck 2 years and then trade it in on another new truck. This way we keep a good warranty on hand along with a fairly new truck.
Two students from Calhoun County selected for exclusive Reach and Teach experience
Jul. 18—Reach and Teach, an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Alabama, has invited 22 high school students to attend what the nonprofit calls its "RNT+ Experience," designed to foster personal growth, leadership skills and career exploration. Among the students who have been accepted are two from Calhoun County — Caroline Bero of Jacksonville High School and Caitlyn Perkins of ...
432-pound bull shark caps opening day at 2024 Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
A stormy Friday morning made for a slow start to the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, but the big fish started to come in by day’s end – including a bull shark that wasn’t far shy of the state record. The firing of a cannon marked...
Fortunate Lottery Players Win Six-Figure Prizes in North Carolina
An incredibly fortunate player from Alabama, who recently visited North Carolina, scored a six-figure prize from a recent Powerball drawing. The lucky man identified as Christopher Baker from Leesburg, Alabama, visited the North Carolina Education Lottery Wednesday to collect his sweet $100,000 Powerball prize. The man recently visited North Carolina...
Alabama shrimpers set to rally Saturday
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - Kerry Mitchell and her husband know the challenges that come with shrimping for a living. Her husband Michael is out dragging his net off Dauphin Island. Have you listened to this article via the audio player?. If so, send us your feedback around what we...
Rainbow City counterfeit money scam uncovered, two arrested
The Rainbow City police department has made two arrests in a counterfeit money scam. According to a post made by Rainbow City Police on Facebook, on Tuesday, July 16, the Rainbow City Police received a call from Martin's Family Clothing regarding a woman trying to pay with counterfeit $100 bills. This came after a prior call to the station a week before regarding another incident of counterfeit $100 bills.
Tuscaloosa City School District holds job fair at Central High School
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – On Thursday, Tuscaloosa City Schools held a job fair for those looking to start a new career chapter in education. The school system has 65 open positions, which include teachers, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and teachers’ aides. A job fair was held at Central High School in the gymnasium to […]
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