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Previewing Perspectives with Eric Reynolds: Willie Mays
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This week on Perspectives... last month the baseball world mourned the passing of Hall of Famer Willie Mays. The Alabama native passed away the week of planned recognition celebrations in Birmingham’s historic 100+ year-old ballpark. We talk to one of Mobile’s Major League greats about how his plans to attend were affected and the legacy Willie Mays left.
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Warm, muggy and unsettled this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Staying unsettled for Saturday with another round of showers and storms. Overnight storms have moved out which will allow us a brief break, showers and storms will likely build once again before midday and continue into the afternoon. A front will stall out over the southeast and...
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
Worldwide internet outage slowing flights at Alabama airports: What to know
A major internet outage affecting Microsoft on Friday morning has slowed flights at Alabama’s largest airports. “The global tech outage continues to cause delays for United, Delta, and American,” Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport posted on X. “But, things are moving slowly. Southwest Airlines not impacted by the outage. If...
Look Back ... to a proposal for regional primaries, 1999
Jul. 19—July 19, 1949, in The Star: In state news, Alabama Attorney General A. A. Carmichael will not be taking Julius Vance Harper, 21, back into custody to complete a 10-year sentence for the theft of $5. In Trenton, N.J., today, Federal District Judge Phillip Forman declined to send the Black labor camp escapee back to the Heart of Dixie, finding very credible Harper's testimony that he had ...
No deaths reported locally over Fourth of July weekend
Over the course of an extended five-day enforcement period, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated a total of nine traffic fatalities and three non-boating fatalities (drownings). However, this was the third year in a row where the state experienced zero boating related fatalities on Alabama waterways. The official Fourth of July travel […] The post No deaths reported locally over Fourth of July weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
U.S. Attorney’s Office launches initiative targetting gun switches
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a new initiative on Thursday designed to target illegal machinegun conversion tools, known as switches. Operation Flip the Switch falls under Project Safe...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of July 19-21
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival - Rides priced at one 50-cent ticket each. The carnival runs Thursday through Saturday evenings until July 27.
UPDATED: Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Road Blockage on Interstate 20
Calhoun County, AL – At approximately 4:33 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, a single-vehicle crash led to the closure of the eastbound lanes on Interstate 20 near the 191-mile marker in Calhoun County. The road will remain closed for an undetermined amount of time. Troopers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division are […] The post UPDATED: Single-Vehicle Crash Causes Road Blockage on Interstate 20 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
$100 Off: Alabama’s Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off – Save Big on School Supplies and Clothes!
From July 19 to July 21, Alabama’s tax-free weekend allows savings on school supplies and clothes under specific price limits. Alabama’s Tax-Free Weekend Brings Big Savings on School Supplies and Clothes This weekend, Alabama shoppers can save money on school supplies and clothes. From July 19 to July 21, many items will be tax-free. This […]
Legion FC in Search of Faster Start at New Mexico United
ALBUQUERQUE, NM – There is not much time to dwell on the past for Birmingham Legion FC. Just a couple of days removed from a tough 3-1 loss to Rhode Island FC at Protective Stadium, The Three Sparks finds itself shipping out west for a Saturday test at New Mexico United.
Pleasant Home’s Castleberry receives state FFA’s top award
Pleasant Home School ag teacher Karen Castleberry was recognized for her service to the Alabama Future Farmers of America with the organization’s highest honor, the Honorary State FFA Degree, in June. Castleberry received the honor during the second session of the 96th Alabama FFA Convention in Montgomery. Ag program specialist Jack Harris called her in […] The post Pleasant Home’s Castleberry receives state FFA’s top award appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
This week in HS Sports: A reason for high school sports fans to celebrate in north Alabama
This is an opinion piece. The start of the 2024-2025 high school athletic year is now a little over a month away. Cross country, swimming and diving, volleyball and football teams can begin their seasons on Aug. 22. And I’ve got some additional good news. We’ve added to our...
Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled...
After Nursing for 30 Years, Brenda Sampson Fully Embraces Dream of Becoming An Artist
Even while serving as an emergency room (ER) nurse for more than three decades, Brenda Sampson never gave up on her dream of becoming an artist. Sampson, who has worked at both the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Medical West Hospital in Bessemer, Alabama, and Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, said, “I did some art on the side, and the ERs … allowed me to put my artwork on the walls [of the facilities].”
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