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Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the Top 10 academically compared to the more than 100 districts across the state. The rankings and results factor in student performance in tests such as the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP), ACT and Alternative Assessment.
'We Got a Bunch of Pi Kapps': This Alabama High School Coach Is Not Overly Confident in His Team's Chances Taking on a Squad of SEC Recruits
When I saw this quote, I was certain Vestavia Hills was some high school in the middle of nowhere that somehow ended up playing a powerhouse to open the season and head coach Robert Evans was just keeping it real about his squad getting their ass kicked. Then I started writing this blog and found out they should probably be favored in their opener against Carver.
Gadsden Police Department finding criminals behind the computer
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBRC) - The Gadsden Police Department say criminals can hide behind computers, so investing in better technology is the way to find them. “As things have progressed, with the way technology has evolved in the country, we need things like this company Bluesearch,” said Captain Wayne Keener.
Nearly 400 gallons of high-expansion foam fills Coast Guard hangar in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — United States Coast Guard crewmen on duty at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile were shocked to find their hangar full of high-expansion foam on Sunday evening. According to Lt. Earl Roberts, the Mobile Aviation Training Center Public Relations Officer, the foam was activated due to a fault in the system. […]
Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar pleads guilty to using office for personal gain
CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Baileyton Mayor Johnny Dyar on Wednesday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of use of office for personal gain. The dates of the offenses were between June 16 and July 21, 2019. Dyar received 12 months for each count. These sentences were suspended, and Dyar was placed on probation for 24 months per charge. He is required to pay a $2,500 fine, all court costs and restitution to the Town of Baileyton in the amount of $4,193.25. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker said Dyar was also given conditions with his plea agreement/probation. According to the stated terms of the plea agreement on Alacourt, Dyar cannot directly work for or be employed by any public government entity during the four-year probationary period. He also had to answer in open court to establish a factual basis for his guilt. Last, he had to issue a public apology. “This happened in 2019,” Crocker said. “We are working hard to clear the backlog of cases we inherited upon taking office last year. This settlement meets our priorities, which were justice, accountability and fully compensating the Town of Baileyton with restitution.”
Update: Heat advisory affecting Alabama until Saturday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1 a.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Marengo and Dallas counties. The weather service states to anticipate, "Heat index values...
Alabama prison costs rising: How does spending per inmate compare to other southeastern states?
Alabama spends less than most other southeastern states to maintain its prisoners, although the state is paying substantially more per inmate than a few years ago. At a budget hearing this week, Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm showed legislators a chart that ranked Alabama fifth out of nine southeastern states with a daily average cost of $83.
Fear, anger follow Haitian immigrants working at an Alabama poultry plant: Here’s the reality
The appearance of buses in several north Alabama cities last week prompted questions and community meetings about Haitian immigration in the state. Last week, photographs of people entering and exiting charter buses in Albertville were shared on Facebook, with users questioning what purpose the buses served, who was on them, and where they were coming from.
Alabama Law Enforcment Agency celebrates Aviation’s 50th anniversary
Today marks a significant date in ALEA’s Aviation Unit history. On this day 50 years ago, Jerry Hatfield took delivery of the Agency’s first helicopter, a N203PS an OH-13T (Bell 47) in Tucson, AZ. Beginning his flight back to Alabama with no radios, a sketchy set of maps (road maps) he slowly followed U.S. 80 to finally reach Montgomery, three days and nine fuel stops later.
New Postpartum Program Aims to Decrease Post-birth Complications and Readmissions in Alabama
Half of pregnancy-related deaths in Alabama occur in the first six weeks postpartum. Studies show early recognition and treatment of post-birth complications can prevent many of these deaths. The Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, launched a Postpartum Awareness Bracelet...
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