‘Project Charlie’: Fatal house fire inspires Alder Springs Volunteer Chief

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — July 13, 2022, is a night Alder Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Edwards will never forget, as he responded to a house fire that led to the death of a 7-year-old girl. Edwards tells News 19 that he started “Project Charlie,” named after Charlie Carroll. The department was called out …

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ACHE Approves Two New Master’s Degree Programs – Athens State University

Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved two new Master’s degree programs: Master of Fine Arts in Integrative Design and Master of Education in Training and Development. The Master of Fine Arts in Integrative Design (MFA) program is a professional terminal degree in art and its …

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Beneficial Rain Possible For Alabama Sunday Through Much Of Next Week : The Alabama Weather Blog

SUNNY DAY: The sky is sunny across Alabama this afternoon thanks to an unusually dry airmass that has moved in from the northeast. Temperatures are in the mid 80s over the northern counties, and close to 90 to the south. Humidity levels are noticeably lower across North Alabama; for example the humidity has dropped to …

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Joran van der Sloot pleads not guilty to extorting money from family of Natalee Holloway

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — On Friday, Joran van der Sloot pleaded not guilty regarding charges of fraud and extortion in his initial court appearance Friday morning. Van der Sloot, who was dressed in an Air Jordan T-shirt, briefly wore an ear piece with a Dutch interpretation of the hearing, but ultimately chose not to use …

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Charges dropped against North Alabama man involved in Capitol Siege

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — A U.S. district judge has dismissed the case against a North Alabama man facing numerous charges related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol Siege. U.S. District Attorney’s Office prosecutors asked for all charges against Madison resident Dillon Colby Herrington to be dropped “without prejudice.” Joran van der Sloot pleads not guilty …

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Premier Tech opens $33 million U.S. headquarters, tech hub in Montgomery : The Alabama Weather Blog

By: Jerry Underwood Canada-based Premier Tech on Tuesday, June 6, commissioned a new state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters for its Systems and Automation business group in Montgomery, culminating a $33 million investment project. The 167,000-square-foot Alabama facility will become Premier Tech’s new solution hub for its American clients, allowing for increased reaction time and an enhanced customer …

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‘A milestone’: UNA officially announces construction of new stadium

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – The University of North Alabama is continuing to grow its athletic department, this time with a new multi-purpose football stadium. UNA officials announced Friday that the University Board of Trustees unanimously approved an on-campus, multipurpose stadium project, to be named Bank Independent Stadium, and authorized next steps for the venue’s design …

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US warns of violent crime at popular tourist destination

(WJW) – The U.S. Department of State reissued a travel advisory for the Dominican Republic this week, warning travelers to “exercise increased caution” due to the high level of crime in the country. According to the State Department, concerns include violent crimes such as armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault. Air Quality Alert Friday For …

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Jumbo Package: Bryce Young elevated to Carolina Panthers starting QB

Happy Friday, everyone. As Roger already reported, Alabama will open Super Regional play at top-ranked Wake Forest tomorrow. It will be a whale of an upset if Alabama topples the Demon Deacons. Other than that, the biggest news of the day was Bryce Young’s elevation to the top of the depth chart in Charlotte. “Bryce …

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Car flips onto Memorial Parkway, causes Friday morning traffic jam

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — One person was taken to the hospital after authorities confirmed a single-vehicle crash on South Memorial Parkway early Friday morning. According to the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Sydney Martin, the driver had minor injuries from the accident that happened around 6:40 a.m. near the intersection of University Drive. Air Quality Alert …

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May numbers show continued stabilization of real estate market

Properties are averaging more days on market compared to 2022 Robertsdale, Ala. – (OBA) – May saw a continuation of the stabilization of the real estate market in Baldwin County. Baldwin REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service (MLS) reports year-over-year increases for May 2023 in average days on market (DOM), but the number of new listings and …

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Of Course It Is Electronic Arts: America’s Worst Company is trying to screw college players

A year ago, we announced the return of Electronic Arts successful NCAA College Football franchise, set to release next year. But that’s running into a bit of a snag. EA is working out compensation for the use of players names, likenesses jersey numbers, etc. And somehow, inexplicably, they have settled on the princely sum of…$500. …

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Alabama metro areas have among country’s lowest unemployment rates

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that all twelve of Alabama’s metropolitan areas are ranked among the lowest metropolitan unemployment rates in the nation for April 2023.  “Alabama continues to reach historic lows, and we aren’t slowing down. With a workforce second to none coupled with carefully crafted economic incentives and nationally low tax rates, …

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Sewell: SCOTUS decision a “historic victory” for Black voters in Alabama

Congresswoman Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, held a virtual press conference Thursday in reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling in the case of Allen v. Milligan.  In a 5-4 decision the high court ruled that Alabama’s congressional district map diluted the voting power of Black voters in the state and violated the Voting Rights …

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Twin babies unharmed after Church Point hostage situation

CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) – Church Point Police are searching for a suspect after a hostage situation occurred Thursday afternoon. Isiah Dupree, 24, of Opelousas, is wanted after he held two six-month-old babies hostage in an apartment. Former Baker Hughes employee devastated by death of coworker The incident took place at Centennial Village Apartments on …

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Political leaders react to Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional map

A surprise 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that Alabama must redraw its Congressional district map to include two districts with significant portions of Black voters drew comment from all corners of the political world Thursday. Alabama Democrats celebrated the surprise victory Thursday as they had addressed the issue with the map during the …

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California’s Newsom pushes constitutional amendment to tighten gun access amid 2024 campaign

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Thursday amending the U.S. Constitution to harden federal gun laws amid a surge of mass killings across the nation, his latest step onto the national stage amid the unfolding 2024 White House campaign. With the U.S. bitterly divided over gun rights and the 2nd Amendment, …

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Stillman College names Yolanda Page as next president

Stillman College, a private Presbyterian liberal arts HBCU located in Tuscaloosa, announced Thursday that Yolanda W. Page will serve as the school’s next president, beginning July 1. Page, now the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Savannah State University, has worked in higher education for more than 30 years. She has worked in …

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Huntsville Parks & Recreation receives $70,000 grant for youth mentoring program

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville Parks & Recreation has received a ‘prestigious’ $70,000 youth mentoring grant. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) awarded the $70K grant to Huntsville Parks & Rec, noting it is one of only 20 organizations to receive the funds. 248 years! Redstone hosts celebration for Army’s Birthday, Heritage Month for …

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Showers/Storms Return Sunday; Unsettled Pattern Next Week : The Alabama Weather Blog

DRY AIR: A much drier airmass will filter into the Deep South today. We note a few isolated sprinkles over North Alabama ahead of the push of dry air at daybreak; those won’t last long… the sky becomes sunny with a high in the upper 80s. Tomorrow will be a mostly sunny day with a …

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What to know about Trump’s latest indictment and what’s next

Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate has brought renewed attention to one of the most notable cases in Justice Department history. The federal charges represent the biggest legal jeopardy so far for Trump, coming less than three months after he was charged in New York with 34 felony counts of …

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Huntsville City School board conducts interviews for superintendent finalists

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville City School Board narrowed the search for its new leader down to three candidates. Each of them got an opportunity to tell the board what they could be bringing as the next superintendent. The candidates had their own unique approaches to how they would lead, however, one thing they …

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248 years! Redstone hosts celebration for Army’s Birthday, Heritage Month for community

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — Redstone Arsenal invites the community to watch them cut the Army’s cake – and eat it too! (WHNT Photo) The Army will celebrate its 248th birthday on June 14 and Redstone Arsenal is inviting the community to a free and public event on June 10 to celebrate. The celebration will …

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Alabama leaders react to Supreme Court ruling over congressional map

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Congresswoman Terri Sewell called this ruling a win for democracy. Sewell represents Alabama’s District 7, the state’s only majority-Black congressional district out of seven, while the Black voting age population in the state is more than 25%. Joran van der Sloot arrives in Birmingham to face wire fraud, extortion charges involving …

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Trump says he’s been indicted in classified documents probe

Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that his legal team has been told he’s been indicted in an investigation into his handling of classified documents. Trump posted on Truth Social that he has been summoned to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday afternoon. DEVELOPING Close Modal Suggest a Correction Suggest a Correction Source …

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