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...
North Alabama seeks land for veterans cemetery
Approximately 40-50 thousand veterans in North Alabama lack access to a nearby state cemetery.
Broadcasting vision and legacy: Jenkins invests in Alabama A&M’s future
NORMAL — As Alabama A&M University celebrates its 150th Anniversary, Elvin Jenkins is helping shape its next chapter. The director of Electronic Media Communications has made a personal investment in […] The post Broadcasting vision and legacy: Jenkins invests in Alabama A&M’s future appeared first on 256 Today .
New Alabama school cellphone ban could delay students from getting drivers license
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The recently passed law in Alabama banning cellphone use in schools has a far-reaching impact that could delay a student getting their learners permit or driver’s license. The law requires that cellphones be collected by the school each morning or placing the phone in...
2 MARTA police officers shot at Five Points station; suspect arrested in Alabama
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man suspected of shooting two MARTA police officers early Friday morning has been captured, according to officials. MARTA police said two officers tried to stop a man from urinating near a platform at the Five Points Station, but he refused to cooperate. When they tried to put...
This AL dive bar just made Huckberry’s list of the best in America. Why...
On the corner of Marine and Charleston Street, tucked into Mobile's historic Oakleigh Garden District, there's a green-trimmed pub with a red door, tiny stage and a loyal following. Now, the rest of the country is in on the secret. Callaghan's Irish Social Club, a neighborhood bar with a heart of gold and a burger...
World’s Longest Yard Sale goes through Tennessee until Aug. 10
If shopping is on your to-do list this weekend, here’s where you can find miles—literally, miles—of deals. It’s the world’s longest yard sale. It runs all along Highway 127 from Michigan to Alabama stretching 700 miles -- going through Chattanooga. It started in 1987 and...
