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Authorities asking public to avoid Zehner Rd. following incident
LIMESTONE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - On Friday, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office said they are urging the public to avoid the area of Zehner Road. Officials said a suspect is in custody following an incident south of New Cut Road. Authorities said the suspect allegedly discarded a bag containing...
‘It’s about giving back:’ NFL Icon Jerry Rice speaks at Boys and Girls Club’s Leaders and Legends Dinner
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice served as this year’s star guest at the 2024 Leaders and Legends Dinner in Huntsville Thursday night, an annual outing that raises funds for programs supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Alabama. The iconic three-time Super Bowl Champion says overcoming obstacles and bouncing […]
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
TVA faces twin challenges of population growth, weather
Jul. 27—Two of the main challenges the Tennessee Valley Authority deals with are changes in the weather and the rapid population growth in its multistate region, especially in north Alabama. "We are seeing our region grow three times faster than the national average in population," said TVA spokesman Scott Fiedler. "The University of Tennessee said, in a recent study this year, that our ...
PHOTO: ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl Haliey Welch Caused Major Stir At Boxing Match After Her Racy Tattoo Was Exposed For All To See
Haliey Welch, known for her viral “hawk tuah” phrase, is doing her absolute best to extend her fifteen minutes of fame after things did not go well for her at Rock The South country music festival in Cullman, Alabama. Following that poor showing, Welch stole the show at...
Teen dies from injuries days after crash involving tractor trailer in Lawrence County
A Russellville teen died Friday days after being injured in a crash in Lawrence County this week. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said the 14-year-old was seriously injured Tuesday, July 23 when the 2012 Toyota Camry LE, they were a passenger in, was struck by a 2021 Freightliner tractor-trailer.
Calhoun Announces Anthony Daugherty As New Athletics Director
Calhoun Community College is excited to announce that Anthony Daugherty, former University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Head Softball Coach, has been named its new Director of Athletics. With an impressive coaching career marked by numerous accolades, Daugherty’s dedication and expertise are evident. He boasts a career record of 511-219...
Alabama nurse, mother of six, killed in Georgia crash
An Alabama woman died Wednesday afternoon following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Georgia. Brandy Rodgers, 39, of Oxford, died in the crash at 4:02 p.m. Wednesday. The Georgia State Patrol said Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. According to a GoFundMe page...
Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville threaten ‘using all appropriate tools’ against Mexico over Vulcan Materials property
Alabama’s senators, along with two other lawmakers, are once again calling out Mexico’s president for what they say are illegal attempts by Mexico to take property owned by Birmingham’s Vulcan Materials. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville, along with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.)...
Driver charged in hit-and-run that killed 84-year-old crossing Birmingham road in wheelchair
A suspect has been charged in a hit-and-run that killed an 84-year-old Birmingham man who was in his wheelchair and on his way home from church. Sammus Hikeem Strickland, 27, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury. Killed was Erwin Ellis Curtis. The...
Family of assault victim speaks out
The family of a woman assaulted in Florence spoke with WAAY 31 News. 'I can’t fathom how anybody could be that sick': family of Florence sexual assault victim speaks out. The family of the 79-year-old sexual assault victim says this is the most disturbing thing they’ve ever been through.
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