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Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Bonds OK'ed for projects
The Rainsville City Council voted in a special called meeting Wednesday to approve the sale of bonds in an agreement with Raymond James. The council had authorized Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt in May to proceed with plans to borrow $6 million for city projects. A representative from Raymond James told council...
NEW: Bessemer’s Morgan Road Winn-Dixie to become an ALDI
We’d been hearing for a while that the recently-renovated Morgan Road Winn-Dixie in Bessemer was slated to become an ALDI, and we’ve now got official confirmation that this is happening. Keep reading for all the details. The store is closing for renovations starting mid-August. Looking forward to seeing...
Inside Porter White Co.’s NEW office in the historic Woodward Building
After 40 years in the Steiner Building, local investment banking firm Porter White & Company (Porter White Co.) has moved its offices to the tenth floor of the historic Woodward Building in downtown Birmingham. Porter White Co. brought us in for a special sneak peek at their new office—keep reading...
Wiltfong Whiparound: Alabama aims to stay No. 1, recapping big commitments, previewing big announcements
Top football prospects continue to fly off the board at a rapid rate. These blue-chippers are locking in their respective college commitments heading into their senior seasons. In the latest Whiparound we touch on some of the big news over the weekend and look ahead at exciting developments happening on the trail. Alabama moves to […] The post Wiltfong Whiparound: Alabama aims to stay No. 1, recapping big commitments, previewing big announcements appeared first on On3.
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
More than 4K jobs now listed this week in the Rocket City
Job seekers can find thousands of jobs now listed in the Huntsville area this week. According to Indeed.com, positions in healthcare, tech, retail, food services, sales and more are open and ready to be filled here in the Rocket City. Here’s who is hiring in the Huntsville area:. Who...
Single Vehicle Crash Claimed Life of Fort Payne Man
Fort Payne, Al. – A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:49 a.m. Saturday, July 13, has claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Cody W. Ashley, 19, was fatally injured when the 2020 Nissan Maxima he was driving left the roadway, struck a utility pole, a tree and then overturned. Ashley was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 16-year-old juvenile, who was a passenger in the Nissan, was injured and transported to an area hospital for treatment. Ashley was being pursued by a Police Officer with the Fort Payne Police Department at the time of the crash.
Rain Likely with Cooler Temps
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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