Alabama accepting grant applications for elderly and disability services
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) –A state department is accepting applications for a grant program that funds transportation services for elderly and disabled residents. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is accepting applications for funding through the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility Program. Non-profit organizations, government agencies and other approved agencies looking to provide transportation services for elderly […]
Alabama announces extension, raise for Kalen DeBoer
Alabama and Kalen DeBoer have agreed to a contract extension that comes with a raise. Greg Byrne revealed the new deal during Alabama’s Board of Trustees compensation committee meeting. DeBoer will make $12.5 million annually, up from the $10.5 million he was previously set to make in 2026. Like...
Best donuts in Alabama? This shop’s mini donuts stand out
Foodie has named its pick for the best donut shop in Alabama , and the winner comes with a twist: everything is mini, made to order and priced the same. Bigfoot’s Little Donuts, a family-operated shop that opened in 2014, was highlighted for its fresh approach to a classic treat. The shop specializes in bite-sized donuts fried on demand and finished with a...
Storm Threat Builds for Alabama: Monitoring Possible Impacts for Friday & Monday
Storms are lining up for Friday and Monday. Here’s the latest on what to expect in Alabama.
Alabama Gambling Talks Heat Up as Newcomer Waters Stands Firmly Against It
Waters said that he plans to take a firm stance on gambling, calling it an issue he feels strongly enough about to stand by at all costs
Alabama medical marijuana dispensaries set to open in May
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Medical marijuana will be available in Alabama within days, according to officials from dispensaries and clinics planning to open across the state. Vince Schillaci, owner of Calli’s Apothecary, said he his is hoping to open the Montgomery location the week of May 11, making it the first dispensary in Alabama.
ADOC cancels billion-dollar healthcare contract with YesCare, selects Birmingham company
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Corrections has canceled a billion-dollar contract with healthcare provider YesCare and selected Birmingham-based NaphCare to provide comprehensive medical care in ADOC facilities. WBRC 6 News reported earlier this month that YesCare was late in paying hundreds of employees. At the time, ADOC...
Montgomery Zoo marks Earth Day with safari
It's Earth Day, and the Montgomery Zoo is hosting their Earth Day safari on Wednesday and Thursday!
GE Aerospace program brings workforce training investment to Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. — A new workforce training investment is coming to Alabama as part of a global program aimed at filling critical manufacturing jobs in the aerospace industry. Auburn is one of five communities selected in the first round of the GE Aerospace Foundation’s new $30 million “Lifting Futures” program, which focuses on expanding advanced manufacturing training and preparing workers for high-demand jobs across...
Multi-Day Tornado Outbreak Possible From Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and Texas Through Dixie Alley...
CENTRAL UNITED STATES — The Storm Prediction Center is flagging a potentially significant multi-day severe weather and tornado outbreak threat stretching from the central and southern Great Plains all the way into Dixie Alley between Thursday and Monday. Forecasters warn that five consecutive days of severe weather risk are on the table, with the tornado threat beginning across Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa on Thursday...
