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Alabama farmers battle fall armyworms amid rising temperatures
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - These fall armyworms might look small, but according to Alabama Extension, they are mighty. Hence the name army, these worms work together and can destroy an entire field of crops in a single day. Jacob Kelley, regional extension agent for Alabama Extension said the increase of...
This week in HS Sports: Bobby Carr hopes to add to state title resume at Carver-Montgomery
This is an opinion piece. Bobby Carr built a pair of powerhouse football programs in the Alabama Independent School Association. As he piled up seven state titles as head coach at Edgewood Academy and three more at Autauga Academy, he clearly had his eye on an eventual move to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Young cooking star Bryson McGlynn leads ALBBAA to win in AWF Wild Game Cook-off
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Bryson McGlynn, the 12-year-old from Opelika who won season nine of MasterChef Junior, and Troy, Alabama chef Ricky Albright of Iron Fire Cooking joined with the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) as a cook team to capture First Place State Finals at the recent State Championship Wild Game Cook-off sponsored by the Alabama Wildlife Federation.
NASRO: School resource officer programs remain strong in Alabama
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - With the new school year underway, efforts are underway to keep schools safe. It’s been a busy few months for the Hoover-based National Association of School Resources Officers (NASRO). This summer alone, they trained more than 1,800 school safety professionals at their national conference in Phoenix. They’ve also trained many SRO’s around the country.
Alabama GOP sends voter registration forms with political mailers; Secretary of State disapproves
The Alabama Republican Party has mailed out voter registration forms attached to political mailers, a practice the Alabama Secretary of State, a Republican, said he disagrees with. The political mailers contain conservative messaging asking residents to “stand against the woke agenda destroying America,” with examples underneath such as “Liberal Indoctrination of Our Children” and “Out-of-Control […]
Alabama lawmakers set out guidelines for new school funding formula
Alabama lawmakers set out guidelines for developing a new funding formula for public education in the state at a meeting Thursday. The Legislative Study Commission on Modernizing K-12 School Education Funding had a second meeting to learn more about a weighted student funding model, part of conversations about whether to adopt a new funding model. […]
Farmers’ Almanac predicts ‘wet winter whirlwind’ for 2024: What can Alabama expect?
Alabama’s seemingly never-ending summer continues, some like to think about cooler temperatures coming this winter. The Farmers’ Almanac is aiding with that by issuing its winter weather forecast for the United States. For the U.S. as a whole, the Almanac foresees what is is calling a “Wet Winter...
Weekend Plans for Alabamians Include Possible Damaging Winds
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has been issuing “special weather statements” this afternoon. Be sure to stay aware of gusty winds and strong thunderstorms, as wind gusts up to 40 to 50 mph are possible. These gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured...
Online auction for Alabama’s surplus property starts Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Items from Alabama’s Surplus Property Division will be up for auction starting Saturday, including used vehicles, computers, furniture and more. The auction will be held through an online bidding site from 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 17 until 6 p.m. on Aug. 25. The items will be listed online starting Saturday. Bidders […]
Center Point man describes saving woman from apartment fire
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) — A devastating blaze terrified residents who escaped an early morning fire at Summer Rise Apartments in Center Point. Just after midnight Friday, firefighters from the Center Point Fire District and Trussville responded on the scene of a fully engulfed apartment building. A man was found dead inside one of the […]
Stranded boat, assistant principal arrest, and non-citizen voters in Alabama | Aug. 15, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Report: Dental care, access issues mount in Alabama
Alabamians face substantial challenges in oral health and accessing dental care, according to a new report released by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). According to the report, nearly half of Alabama’s kindergarten and third-grade students suffer from tooth decay while rural residents face significant barriers to accessing dental care, with fewer practicing dentists […]
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