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Sewage overflow in Tuscaloosa remains while fingers stay pointed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala (WIAT) – The Hurricane Creek Keeper is warning residents about a sewage overflow in the area of Hargrove Road. “Out of an abundance of caution, I would warn people from Cottondale Creek to the river to avoid contact with the water. For today at least,” Hurricane Creek Keeper John Wathen said. Wathen notified […]
Robinson house set for demolition in 4-2 Prattville City Council vote
The Prattville City Council in a 4-2 vote, voted to demolish a house that has been in a family for over 100 years. This is after months of back and forth with the city and the Robinson family since April of this year. Native Prattville residents Debra and her husband...
Glencoe, Westbrook open season with tri-match sweeps
The Glencoe High volleyball team kicked off the season with a tri-match sweep over Gadsden City and Hokes Bluff on Thursday, Aug. 22 at GCHS. The Lady Yellow Jacket defeated Hokes Bluff, 25-15, 26-28, 15-8, and beat Gadsden City, 25-14, 25-15. The Lady Eagles beat Gadsden City by a score of 25-13, 22-25, 15-8. For Glencoe against Hokes Bluff, Avery Barkley had 17 assists, three aces and three sigs; Ali Jo Amis had five kills, four digs and two blocks; Evelyn Nowak (pictured above at right)) had 11 kills and three digs; Mia Talbot had nine digs and six kills; Kinlee Montgomery had six assists; Kaelyn Hollis had six digs; Ashlyn Stone had five digs; and Sadie Waldrop had four digs.
Women’s Soccer Earn First Win of the Season over Point
WEST POINT, Ga. – The Talladega College women's soccer team did not wait long to taste the thrill of victory as the Tornadoes captured a 3-1 win over the Point University Skyhawks Thursday afternoon at River Bowl Stadium. Point scored the first goal of the contest at the 17:56...
Acrow Bridges Installed to Carry Detoured Traffic During Highway Construction in Alabama
Structures provide a safe, cost-effective alternative to phased construction in Centreville. (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced two of its modular steel bridges have been installed in Centreville, Alabama, to minimize inconvenience to motorists during a project to replace two aging bridges on State Route 5. The detour bridges were considered essential to the success of the project, as no reasonable alternate route was available for local commuters, first responders, and commercial farming vehicles.
Less humid air returns Friday, weekend will be hot and dry
Friday: The upper-level low will move SW into the Gulf of Mexico. An area of high pressure will sit NE of Alabama. This will draw down drier and less humid air across Central Alabama. It will be mostly sunny and hot. High temperatures will be around 90. Friday Night Football: The weather will be great […]
Lawyers for Alabama inmate seek to block his execution by nitrogen gas
Days after Alabama scheduled its third execution by nitrogen hypoxia, lawyers for the latest prisoner set to die by this method have asked a federal judge to block the execution order. In a motion filed Tuesday night in Alabama district court, attorneys representing Carey Dale Grayson challenged the constitutionality of the state's execution protocol for nitrogen gas, a novel and highly controversial approach that has only been used once before in January 2024. Grayson was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Alabama in 1996.They argued that Grayson shouldn't have to be subjected to a procedure that witnesses described...
Lawsuit over voting dismissed after Alabama AG offers new guidance on law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A Montgomery County Circuit Judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against a new law plaintiffs said could prevent them from voting. The dismissal came after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued guidance that the law – which expands the number of crimes that can cost a person their right to vote – would not go into effect until after the November election.
Trojans encouraged to show their spirit on Aug. 30 for College Colors Day
Troy University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are encouraged to show their Trojan spirit on Friday, Aug. 30 by donning their TROY colors. On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey presented a proclamation to the Higher Education Partnership of Alabama, recognizing Aug. 30 as College Colors Day in the state of Alabama.
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