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Alabama educators unite to combat chronic absenteeism at statewide summit
The Alabama State Department of Education and the University of Montevallo will host an Absenteeism and Truancy Summit at the Grandview Marriott on Highway 280 in Birmingham Sept. 4-5. The post Alabama educators unite to combat chronic absenteeism at statewide summit appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
West Virginia governor’s son, company held in contempt in Alabama coke plant pollution lawsuit
The son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and the manager of the Birmingham coke plant owned by his family were held in contempt by a federal judge last week for not cooperating with local environmental groups’ pre-trial requests in the groups’ pollution lawsuit. James “Jay” Justice III,...
DeKalb County private school's SRO denial recalled as reason for newly filed bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would allow law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to provide school resource officers (SROs). SB 4, sponsored by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Josephine, would authorize a sheriff and county commission, or chief of police and city council, to provide SROs to those schools so long as SROs are available to all public schools in the county or municipality.
Urgent Recall! Chicken Nuggets Possibly Contains Foreign Matter
Residents of Alabama should be aware of a significant recall affecting Perdue Foods LLC's chicken products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tenders produced by Perdue Foods. The recall is due to potential metal contamination found in these products.
Football Recap: Clarke County Comes Up Short on the Road Against Flomaton
Clarke County had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 23-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Flomaton Hurricanes. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hurricanes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2017.
Southern Grove Vineyard now open in Fairhope
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Grab your friends and get ready to enjoy good wine, delicious food, and beautiful scenery at the Gulf Coast’s newest winery - Southern Grove Vineyard. Currently, the winery offers wine tastings for $20 per guest, delicious food options, and a VIP room experience. In the coming months, they’re unveiling a wine club option and breaking ground on a new wedding venue.
New fire station in Summerdale still on track to be completed by November
SUMMERDALE, Ala. (WALA) - Work continues on a new fire station in the city of Summerdale. Chief Michael Aaron says it’s on track to be completed by the end of November and that it’s a huge deal for the city. “We’re very proud of the hard work these...
Mobile man – reluctantly – admits role in murder-for-hire scheme
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A man indicted in a murder-for-hire scheme pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal conspiracy charge. Jimaurice Pierce, 21, of Mobile, entered his plea reluctantly. He told defense attorney James Pittman earlier in the day that he had changed his mind about pleading guilty only to relent and then change his mind once again. At one point, U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer ordered a recess so that Pierce could talk to his lawyers and even ordered the U.S. Marshals Service to allow the defendant’s mother into the lockup area of the courthouse so she could talk to him.
New York Mets Hall-of-Famer Cleon Jones sets book signing at Mobile Regional Airport
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Sports Hall of Famer Cleon Jones will sign copies of his book “Coming Home: My Amazin’ Life with the New York Mets” at the Mobile Regional Airport on Thursday. The event, hosted by travel retailer Hudson, will take place at the airport from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. […]
2 arrested after custody dispute involving machete ends in chase: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two people were arrested after a custody dispute involving a machete ended in a chase, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. ECSO shared on Facebook that Crystal Sorrell and Roderick Lewis were arrested after an incident that began on Sunday, Aug. 25, when deputies responded to a report of […]
Attorneys for Bay Minette ask judge to dismiss wrongful-death lawsuit
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Attorneys for the city of Bay Minette and one of its police officers have asked a judge to dismiss a federal wrongful-death lawsuit that alleges excessive force in fatally shooting a man two years ago. In a court filing last week, lawyers for the city and...
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