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Former Auburn, LSU quarterback to start against Alabama in Week 1
Set to travel to Tuscaloosa in Week 1, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have announced that TJ Finley will start at quarterback for the program when they play the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday. A familiar face to Alabama fans, Finley transferred to Western Kentucky this past offseason from Texas State,...
Dust devil forms in Hartselle on Tuesday
A dust devil forms on sunny days when you have hot air converging and rising, creating an area of low pressure at the surface. The air is stretched vertically, leading to a further intensification of the spin along the axis of rotation. The dust devil can sustain itself as long as hot air continues to converge and rise. These aren’t known to do much damage but they can toss around smaller objects. Thanks to News 19 viewer Scott Hill in Hartselle for sending in the video!
Female felon gets life in prison for death of Pell City woman killed trying to stop car break-ins
A female convicted felon who was among two suspects charged with murder in the 2022 death of a Pell City woman who was fatally run over while trying to foil car break-ins was sentenced to life in prison Monday. Under a deal with prosecutors, Shawna Alyssa Masten, 31, of Pell...
Auburn football 2024 gameday advisory
AUBURN, Ala.— In advance of Auburn football’s 2024 season opener on August 31 against Alabama A&M, please note several changes which have been made to improve the gameday experience in and around Jordan-Hare Stadium, as well as a few adjustments being carried out as a part of continuing progress on major construction projects.
Suspect in shooting death of 16-year-old Jackson-Olin student found not guilty of murder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A suspect in connection with a 2023 shooting death of a 16-year-old girl was found not guilty by a jury, according to court documents. Jada White, a student at Jackson-Olin High School, was killed March 29, 2023 in the 3000 block of Avenue F. Arnold Leterrant...
All-Day Visitation Planned in Memory of Tuscaloosa Doctor
The offices of the medical network he founded will be closed Wednesday for the all-day visitation in memory of Tuscaloosa doctor Ramesh Peramsetty, who died last Friday. As the Thread reported, Peramsetty, the physician who earned the nickname "Tuscaloosa's Doctor," was found dead at 63 on Friday afternoon. Tributes mourning...
Spartans ranked No. 7 this week
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its weekly high school football poll Wednesday morning. After the first week of games, Mountain Brook is ranked No. 7 in Class 6A. The Spartans were impressive in a 28-0 win over Demopolis and jumped three spots in the poll. This week, Mountain Brook...
Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
Paul DeMarco: Labor Day Traditional Kick Off to Campaign Season in Alabama for November Elections
By Paul DeMarco With summer unofficially over this week and Labor Day soon, election season will really begin in earnest. The November election is just around the corner, which means the candidates are about to spend all of their campaign funds to get out the vote. And with over 3.8 million voters in Alabama, there […]
No repeat of last year's reduction in Alabama grocery tax- Here’s why
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Since her husband died, Diane Huey and her mother eat out pretty often, but there's still that occasional meal at home, which is why at a Midtown Mobile grocery store today... "I was looking at the deli and chicken is $4.99 a pound,” she says....
Very hot and humid air returns Wednesday, storms are back beginning on Thursday
Wednesday: The area of high pressure aloft will remain over us on Wednesday, so that means more heat. It will be sunny with higher humidity levels. High temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100. The heat index will be around 100-105+. Thursday: The high pressure will move northeast of Alabama on Thursday, […]
Students Can Apply for UA System’s Capitol Scholars
Students planning to pursue a career in federal government or related fields can apply for an exciting opportunity to intern in Washington, DC, next summer. The University of Alabama System Office of External Affairs is seeking its next class of Capitol Scholars to serve in summer 2025. The Capitol Scholars...
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