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Decatur capital murder suspect transferred after alleged jail attack
LAWRENCE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur man accused of killing Dustin Grimes in November during a Lawrence County home invasion was recently transferred jails after an alleged attack. On Thursday, lawyers for Jordan Hernandez filed an emergency motion to relocate Hernandez. Hernandez is accused of kidnapping Dustin and Karen...
1 killed, 1 injured in Tuscaloosa crash
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A Brookwood man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Tuscaloosa. The crash happened at the intersection of 55th Avenue East and Old Birmingham Highway when a truck crossed the center lane of Old Birmingham Road and crashed into an oncoming Jeep. Tuscaloosa Police Department said the crash happened […]
Which Alabama high school has the best nickname?
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Watch 10 Alabama startups compete for $75K on August 15
This summer, some of the brightest minds in Alabama are competing for a cash prize that could jumpstart their business. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) is hosting Alabama Launchpad—a startup bootcamp where participants, learn from experienced entrepreneurs and compete for a combined $75K in funding. The competition...
Alabama's Malachi Moore believes Kristian Story will be a 'playmaker' for Kentucky
DALLAS - Not many people know new Kentucky safety Kristian Story better than Alabama's Malachi Moore. Moore, a Trussville, Alabama native, and Story, a Lanett, Alabama native, both signed with the Alabama Crimson Tide as four-star safety prospects in 2020 and spent four seasons together in the Alabama defensive backs room, winning a National Championship in 2020 and SEC Championships in 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Prattville paramedic named Alabama Firefighter of the Year
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A paramedic in Prattville has been honored with a statewide award, the Prattville Fire Department announced in a social media post. Firefighter paramedic Josh Shedd was honored Tuesday night with the State of Alabama Firefighter of the Year award. Shedd was nominated by his command staff...
Alabama teammates say former Tyler Legacy RB Jam Miller's hard work is paying off
DALLAS — Former Tyler Legacy running back Jamarion (Jam) Miller is entering his third season at the University of Alabama. Miller — a four-star prospect in the Class of 2022 — has carried the ball 74 times for 424 yards and three touchdowns. He’s also caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
'Books not Bullets': Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Kiwanis Club launch new program for children
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has teamed up with the Birmingham Kiwanis Club to combat violence, by helping the youngest citizens. In the new "Books not Bullets" initiative, the Kiwanis Club is providing books for deputies to keep in their patrol cars which they can hand out and read to children.
Bessemer man dies in Tuesday morning crash
BESSEMER, Ala (WIAT) – A Bessemer man died in a multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the crash occurred on the 600 block of 9th Avenue SW around 11:27 a.m. The man, who is currently unidentified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the wreck.
Mark Chesnutt Sets Return To Stage A Month After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is ready to take back the stage and has set his return following an emergency quadruple bypass surgery.Country Star Mark Chesnutt Cancels Shows Following Emergency Quadruple Bypass Surgery The country star confirmed on social media that he plans to perform at the Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon event set for October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt shared on Instagram a link for his fans to buy tickets for the event honoring the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member. It was on June 16 when the “Too Cold at Home” singer had been hospitalized ahead...
Autauga County Administrator gives update on Metro Jail, including repairs and mold remediation
We appreciate Autauga County Administrator Scott Kramer in providing the EAN with updates concerning the Autauga Metro Jail, including an incident earlier this month where a jail employee was trapped in an elevator. He also addressed the process of mold remediation inside the jail. In the issue of an employee,...
Alabama executes man convicted of killing delivery driver in 1998
A man convicted of fatally shooting a delivery driver during a robbery attempt in 1998 was executed Thursday evening in Alabama.Keith Edmund Gavin was pronounced dead at 6:32 p.m. CDT following a chemical injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in southwest Alabama, authorities said. The 64-year-old inmate was convicted of capital murder in the shooting death of William Clayton Jr. in Cherokee County.Alabama last week agreed in Gavin's case to forgo a post-execution autopsy, which is typically performed on executed inmates in the state. Gavin, who is Muslim, said the procedure would violate his religious beliefs. Gavin had...
The Weather Authority: Unsettled pattern through next week
WET/UNSETTLED PATTERN AHEAD: We have a few spotty showers over North Alabama early this morning, but the main round of showers and storms will come in the 12 noon to 12 midnight time frame later today and tonight as an upper trough beats down the heat ridge. Any one location has a 50-60 percent chance of seeing rain today with a high not too far from 90 degrees. The average high for Birmingham on July 18 is 91.
Tuberville helps secure $550 million for I-10 bridge and bayway
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently announced a $550 million federal grant for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. Senator Tuberville has been working with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this grant through the Bridge Investment Program for south Alabama since being sworn into office in 2021.
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
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