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Alabama reading scores stall as educators warn struggling students are being left behind
50+ min ago (500+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) - The Alabama State Board of Education's May work session highlighted encouraging gains in graduation and career readiness rates statewide, but much of the discussion centered on a continuing challenge in Alabama classrooms: a stubborn group of struggling…...
Sylacauga leaders reconsider options after proposed feral dog plan sparks concern
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (279+ words) SYLACAUGA, Ala. " Concerns over feral dogs along the Highway 280 corridor were back before Sylacauga city leaders Thursday night, just weeks after a controversial proposal sparked backlash in the community. Earlier this month, Mayor Matt Hubbard presented a proposed contract to…...
Social media influencer and her dad charged in alleged murder plot of boy band singer
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (310+ words) Gabriela Gonzalez, a social media influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers, and her father have been arrested in an alleged murder-for-hire plot against her ex, boy band singer Jack Avery. Gonzalez was booked May 18 by the Los Angeles County…...
Security guard killed in shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego: reports
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (286+ words) (TNND) " A security guard at the Islamic Center of San Diego was killed in a shooting on Monday, law enforcement officials who were briefed on the situation told CNN. San Diego police responded to reports of a possible active shooter…...
Plume of smoke spotted in the Smithfield area as firefighters respond to church fire
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (90+ words) Plume of smoke spotted in the Smithfield area, emergency officials respond WBMA Firefighter injured responding to church fire A large plume of smoke was spotted in the Smithfield area on 2nd Street North at 8th Avenue North. The building was confirmed to…...
Alabama congressional redistricting case called back to court
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (87+ words) WBMA Alabama congressional redistricting case called back to court A federal three-judge panel is moving quickly in Alabama's long-running congressional redistricting case. The court has set a hearing for May 22nd in Birmingham to consider requests for preliminary injunctive relief filed…...
Walker County sheriff candidates outline first-year changes, accountability and outreach
1+ week, 1+ day ago (716+ words) Three candidates are running for Walker County Sheriff: Jason Akins, incumbent Sheriff Nick Smith and J. C. Poe. We asked each candidate the following questions. Below are the questions and their responses. The questions were not provided to the candidates beforehand. A…...
Birmingham Topic AI-altered images | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
1+ week, 5+ day ago (40+ words) WBMA A Broward County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges after investigators say he used AI to create and send a nude image of a teenage coworker....
San Diego socialite convicted of killing her ex-husband & his new wife dies at 78: reports
1+ week, 5+ day ago (206+ words) A former San Diego socialite convicted of killing her ex-husband and his new wife in one of the nation's most infamous murder cases has died, according to reports. Citing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, KGTV reported that Betty…...
Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas becomes second-longest-serving justice
1+ week, 6+ day ago (371+ words) HUNT VALLEY, Md. (TNND) " The Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas became the second-longest-serving justice in the court's history on Thursday. Thomas, who joined the bench in 1991, surpassed Stephen J. Field, a nominee of former President Abraham Lincoln who lasted 34 years and 195 days. Only…...