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Aiden Parham: An audience of one
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@southerntorch.com. I’m jealous of Aiden Parham. At 5’ 11”, he has a radiant smile and is a natural athlete. Celebrating his 17th birthday, he’s the picture of health and vitality. Entering his senior season, Parham is a force to be reckoned...
I-59 exit at Hammondville is open to traffic again
A four-mile segment of reconstructed I-59 northbound in DeKalb County opened to traffic Thursday. It includes the northbound Exit 231 ramps at SR-40/SR-117 in Hammondville. Contractor A.G. Peltz Group replaced the old roadway with a new concrete roadway between milepost 229 and milepost 233.5. This concludes the first phase of a $40.8 million project to replace a total of about eight miles of roadway from Fort Payne to north of Hammondville.
Alabama students target international rocketry crown at Farnborough
A team of high school students from Alabama will compete for global honors in rocket building at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The students from Tharptown High School in Russellville won the American Rocketry Challenge in May, topping 922 teams in the overall competition and the top 100 that faced off in the national finals in The Plains, Virginia.
Live at Rouses: Make a Wish Foundation
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Rouses Markets, team members and supplier partners proudly partner with hundreds of organizations throughout the Gulf Coast every year through corporate donations, sponsorships and our customer scanning campaigns. Here in Alabama, they support the Alabama Kidney Foundation, Autism Society of Alabama, among others, and of course Make-A-Wish.
UA Strengthens Commitment to Rural Communities Through STARS College Network
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The University builds...
Alabama: Your Dimes Could Bank You $450,000, Check Your Change
You have better odds of finding one of these coins than winning the lottery!. I always want to mention that any quarter prior to 1965 is silver!. I check every quarter I see. There is another coin that can line your pockets with up to $450,000.00. That’s a lot of...
Are Alabama drivers required to use headlights in rain?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Alabama experiences its summer rainy season, drivers across the state are reminded of the importance of vehicle safety laws, particularly regarding the use of headlights during inclement weather. Drivers are required by law to turn on their headlights when it rains, ensuring safer conditions on the road.
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […] The post Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid
A lawsuit aimed at stopping Alabama from potentially prosecuting those who help Alabamians seek out-of-state abortion care could soon reach a resolution. A round of briefing concluded on Monday, with plaintiffs — who include Yellowhammer Fund; Alabama Women’s Center and WAWC, formerly West Alabama Women’s Center — reiterating an argument that Alabama Attorney General Steve […] The post Federal judge could rule soon on Alabama lawsuit over threats of prosecution to abortion aid appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
HUNTSVILLE – With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
Who is the highest paid college president in Alabama? (Hint: It’s not UA)
Salaries vary widely for college presidents in Alabama — from nearly $1 million on the high end to a low of less than $200,000. In addition to their base salaries, some presidents get vehicle and housing allowances or bonuses for meeting enrollment benchmarks or other goals. One gets an allowance for country club dues.
Experts share how to protect your personal information from cyber attacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Recent cyber-attacks and scams across the country, and in Alabama, have presented cyber security concerns. Jarrod Stisher, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Tech Birmingham, said some of the best ways to protect yourself, or your company, is by using multi-factor authentication on your devices and changing your online passwords every […]
The Weather Authority: Wet pattern continues with below average temperatures
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of mostly light rain are moving across Alabama early this morning as an upper trough persists just to the west. Expect occasional rain today along with a few thunderstorms; temperatures will hover in the upper 70s and low 80s most of the day with a cloudy sky. We note the average high for Birmingham on July 24 is 91.
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