Sanford
LATEST NEWS
Alabama lawmakers set out guidelines for new school funding formula
Alabama lawmakers set out guidelines for developing a new funding formula for public education in the state at a meeting Thursday. The Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 School Education Funding had a second meeting to learn more about a weighted student funding model, part of conversations about whether to adopt a new funding model. […]
Farmers’ Almanac predicts ‘wet winter whirlwind’ for 2024: What can Alabama expect?
Alabama’s seemingly never-ending summer continues, some like to think about cooler temperatures coming this winter. The Farmers’ Almanac is aiding with that by issuing its winter weather forecast for the United States. For the U.S. as a whole, the Almanac foresees what is is calling a “Wet Winter...
Weekend Plans for Alabamians Include Possible Damaging Winds
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has been issuing “special weather statements” this afternoon. Be sure to stay aware of gusty winds and strong thunderstorms, as wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph are possible. These gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
Online auction for Alabama’s surplus property starts Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Items from Alabama’s Surplus Property Division will be up for auction starting Saturday, including used vehicles, computers, furniture and more. The auction will be held through an online bidding site from 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 17 until 6 p.m. on Aug. 25. The items will be listed online starting Saturday. Bidders […]
Coastal True Crime Club works to highlight the unsolved disappearance of Kemberly Ramer
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - Librarians at the Walton County Library took note and decided to use that popularity to bring light to an unsolved case that hit close to home. Deanna Smith and Daniel Bradley both work at the library. “I know for me personally,” Bradley said, “the reason...
Stranded boat, assistant principal arrest, and non-citizen voters in Alabama | Aug. 15, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Report: Dental care, access issues mount in Alabama
Alabamians face substantial challenges in oral health and accessing dental care, according to a new report released by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). According to the report, nearly half of Alabama’s kindergarten and third-grade students suffer from tooth decay while rural residents face significant barriers to accessing dental care, with fewer practicing dentists […]
Longtime Alabama RB commit Anthony Rogers will ‘know for sure in December’
Longtime Alabama commit Anthony Rogers is still checking out all his options as he heads into his senior year of high school. The 4-star Carver-Montgomery running back committed to Nick Saban’s Alabama staff in June 2023. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Bishop from Alabama elected president of World Methodist Council
United Methodist Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, head of the North Alabama Conference, was elected president of the World Methodist Council at its meeting this week in Sweden. Wallace-Padgett, who will be leaving her post in Birmingham on Sept. 1 after 12 years as bishop of North Alabama United Methodists, was elected on Wednesday at the meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, said Danette Clifton, communications director for the conference, who is attending with Wallace-Padgett.
Labor organization continues in Alabama as longshoremen strike looms
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The International Longshoremen’s Association is gearing up for a strike that will include longshore workers across the East and Gulf Coasts. Contract negotiations broke down between the ILA and the employer association USMX in June after workers in Mobile, AL and other ports...
Auburn High School cancels varsity football season
The growing trend of students specializing in just one sport has diminished numbers for football at the Montgomery County school. The post Auburn High School cancels varsity football season appeared first on Cardinal News.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.