Retired Heflin pastor Ray Clevenger dies at 83
September 27, 2024
Ray Clevenger, a retired pastor and former hospice and prison ministry volunteer, died Sept. 25. He was 83.
Britt, Fetterman introduce bill to blunt harms of social media on youth
September 26, 2024
In collaboration with U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, introduced a bill Tuesday (Sept. 24) that would require social media platforms to carry a warning label on mental health risks.
93-year-old Pickens County Sunday School teacher continues to lead children to the Lord
September 26, 2024
Merle Kyles, age 93, has been teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to children for 48 years at New Salem Baptist Church outside of Reform on County Road 3. Her church and her family have spoken of her impact on their lives.
Report: State’s efforts to increase prison staff pay improving retention
September 25, 2024
The Alabama Department of Corrections’ various pay increases in recent years have improved prison staff turnover rates and, though early, appear to be increasing hiring, a new state report says.
ADPH announces Clear the Crib Challenge to combat sleep-related infant deaths
September 25, 2024
Sleep-related infant deaths remain a major problem in Alabama. A safe, clear crib environment is critical. Know the ABCs of safe infant sleep — infants should sleep Alone, on their Back, in a Crib.
After border visit, lawmakers want immigration legislation in 2025
September 24, 2024
Several Alabama state legislators, fresh off a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border last week, say they’re working on legislation or a possible package of anti-illegal immigration bills for the 2025 session.
Alabama AG’s office partners with local officers to raid illegal gambling sites
September 11, 2024
Latest discoveries among illegal gambling operations in Alabama include machines stolen from state’s evidence.
‘Miracle child’ back in school 8 days after being pulled from pool with no pulse
September 11, 2024
When 5-year-old Charlie Guisinger was found facedown in a pool Aug. 4, no one knew how long he’d been there. Later they saw on the security video that it was more than two minutes — two minutes followed by panic, CPR and a helicopter ride.
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