Alabama airmen know fliers have to float, too
Operating a military aircraft isn’t just knowing what to do inside the cockpit or inside the boom pod. Operating a military aircraft and being a U.S. Air Force aircrew member also means knowing how to float. Every three years U.S. Air Force aircrew members are required to complete water...
Two Montgomery city councilwomen hold anti-violence expo
Two Montgomery City Council members joined forces Saturday to help residents learn about crime prevention in the community. District 2 Councilwoman Julie Beard and District 3 Councilwoman Marche Johnson hosted the Community Over Violence Expo & Resources, or COVER, at Garrett Coliseum. People who attended received...
Montgomery man charged in carjacking following high-speed chase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man has been arrested in connection to a carjacking after leading authorities on a high-speed chase. On August 7, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Corporal James Hendrix and Special Agent Chase Chapman were passed by a vehicle that had been stolen 6 days earlier. After...
Time almost up to comment on oil, gas leases in Alabama national forest
A public comment period ends Monday on an initiative setting the framework for future oil and gas leasing in an ecologically diverse national forest within Alabama. The U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have described an update of leasing policy for the Conecuh National Forest largely as a...
This iconic bird is rare in Alabama but ‘man is it fun to watch’
You may not think of grassland when you think of Alabama. But you’d be wrong: Alabama is home to prairie habitat, and along with it, some of its customary birds, like this one - the Scissor-tailed flycatcher. “It is an iconic bird of the Alabama prairie regions,” said Scot...
Severe Weather Threat Looms for Midwest and Southeast This Week
Overview of the Weather Situation Overview of the Weather Situation (image credits: unsplash) This week, millions of people across the Midwest and Southeast are bracing ... Read more The post Severe Weather Threat Looms for Midwest and Southeast This Week appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
ALDOT announcing ramp closures starting August 10
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is announcing planned ramp closures that may affect drivers Sunday evening, Aug. 10. According to ALDOT, they and their contracted partner, Alabama Guardrail, Inc. will conduct guardrail repairs starting at 9 p.m. The repairs will be...
Arrest and incident reports of the Wetumpka Police Department from July 31 to Aug.
• Tyree Hunter, 26, of Montgomery, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Levi Tarver, 32, of Colorado Springs, was arrested for driving under the influence. • Christopher George Jr., 20, of Wetumpka, was arrested for two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. •...
12 Fast Food Chains Alabama Can’t Get Enough Of
Food in America has changed and is steadily changing daily. With our days being so consumed we usually choose a convenient option for dinner and fast food has become a part of that convenience. Drive Thru restaurants are the quickest ways to get a meal in today’s economy. Fodor...
Alabama Health Officials Warn of Nicotine Risk to Kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) – Health officials are warning parents about the rising dangers of nicotine pouches and vape liquids to young children, stressing that even small amounts can be toxic or deadly. While some smokers turn to e-cigarettes or nicotine pouches as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, both...
