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Alabama US Senate race: Who is winning? Latest poll numbers for GOP primary
18+ hour, 20+ min ago (436+ words) A new poll shows one Republican candidate with an edge for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat, but notes how many voters have yet to make up their mind. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore is in the lead with 26%, according to results released April…...
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Tuscaloosa
6+ hour, 16+ min ago (192+ words) Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Tuscaloosa'Yahoo TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) " A pedestrian died from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Tuscaloosa. According to the Tuscaloosa Police Department, the 29-year-old man was walking south in the 5400 block…...
The 2026 Montgomery County Fair kicks off Thursday. Here is what is new this year.
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (503+ words) The 69th Montgomery County Fair kicks off Thursday'at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe'and will run through April 19. Here is what to know about this year's event and what is new this year. Since 1957, the fair has taken place in Conroe…...
Alabama Senate strips lieutenant governor of power, changes rules prolonging debate
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (795+ words) The Alabama Senate approved a handful of rules changes Thursday that took some authority from the lieutenant governor, who is the presiding officer of the chamber. The rules, approved without opposition, shift authority to the president pro tem, who is…...
Enable Madison County builds, repairs 120 wheelchair ramps for homebound residents
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (262+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) " Over the past 12 months, Enable Madison County has built and repaired approximately 120 wheelchair ramps for aging and homebound residents across Madison County. The efforts helped improve accessibility and independence for some of the community's most vulnerable…...
Florence's Uffizi Gallery moves treasures to safety after cyberattack
19+ hour, 39+ min ago (155+ words) Treasured exhibits have reportedly been moved to safety at Florence's world-famous Uffizi Gallery following a cyberattack earlier this year. According to a report published on Friday in the Corriere della Sera daily, the unknown perpetrators have already attempted to use…...
Alabama Congressman calls for ‘full transparency’ after man dies in police custody
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (480+ words) Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Mobile, said he is monitoring the investigation into the death of a man while in police custody in south Alabama. "My office has received calls regarding the unfortunate death of Ammarin Tunstall," Figures said in a statement....
Massive Decatur sinkhole sparks debate with county
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (135+ words) Decatur residents are in an uproar over a large sinkhole nearby a residential condominium. The residents believe the hole is on county property while the county believes the hole is on private property, so neither party is sure who is…...
Accused drunk driver pleads guilty in fatal Decatur crash
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (75+ words) A Decatur man accused of drunkenly killing two pedestrians with his car last year pleaded guilty to two counts in the criminal case against him. A Decatur man accused of drunkenly killing two pedestrians with his car last year pleaded…...
Alabama’s largest water system can stop adding fluoride after judge reverses course, ends lawsuit
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (679+ words) A Jefferson County Judge on Thursday lifted his restraining order against Central Alabama Water, ending a legal challenge to the utility that began when it stopped adding fluoride to drinking water. The hearing before Judge Frederic Bolling lasted more than…...