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ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers watched the southern...
Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
Investigation opens into death at Decatur General Electric plant
We're digging deeper into the accident history inside Decatur's General Electric plant. This comes a day after 58-year-old Rodney Terry was killed in an accident while working. Digging into the plant's Occupational Safety and Health Administration history, they have received two citations in the past 10 years. They were reprimanded...
Huntsville woman accused of embezzling money from former employer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville woman accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a former employer has waived her preliminary hearing. Cassandra Scott is charged with first-degree theft of property. Investigators say she embezzled money from Southern Scape Landscaping several times over a lengthy period. According to Capt. Terrell...
New Centre Garbage Really Paying Off
In May, the City of Centre received a new garbage truck. Bobby Paul, the Street and Sanitation Supervisor, and his crew are very satisfied with the new garbage truck. It has been a game changer. This vehicle will help the employees get the job done more efficiently.
Man facing charges in deadly toddler shooting wants to be tried as a juvenile
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man facing charges in connection to the deadly shooting of a toddler is asking to be tried as a juvenile. Nickarious McConnico, 21, is charged with criminally negligent homicide. He was 20 at the time of his arrest. A judge has set a hearing for...
Four arrested after Lauderdale County drug raid
LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Four people are facing several charges after drug agents raided a home in Lauderdale County Wednesday. Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on Foy Avenue in Florence. Investigators say they got the warrant after there were...
Officers disciplined in Perkins shooting granted extension to appeal
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The four officers who were disciplined after the shooting death of Steve Perkins will have more time to appeal their disciplinary actions. According to city officials, legal counsel for Vance Summers, Joey Williams, Bailey Marquette, and Christopher Mukadam requested an extension to their appeal process. Originally,...
Huntsville breaks ground on $2.3 million skating rink project
Get ready to lace up your skates, Huntsville! Construction has officially begun on a brand-new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle highlighted the importance of this project, calling it a significant addition to Huntsville’s ever-expanding range of recreational facilities. “For the past decade, we’ve...
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