From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Wilcox County Extension Office hosted its annual Safety Day event Thursday in Camden. The event brought nearly a hundred third graders from all over the county — out to the airport park to learn about safety. “Every year we have kids that’s constantly getting hurt. They’re doing different things because they are wondering. And…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited a Selma brick manufacturer for exposing workers to respiratory hazards on the job.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The water and sewage issues in Lowndes County have been the subject of both national and local news reports. A program designed to help address the situation is working to install free septic systems in as many rural homes as possible. Signs have gone up around Lowndes County to let homeowners in rural areas of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Road sign thefts — have been an on-going issue in Lowndes County for the last few years. Now county officials are looking to put a stop to it. Bill Tippett says stolen street signs — have him concerned about his safety — and the safety of his neighbors. He says the slightest delay in getting…
October 4th through the 10th is Fire Prevention Week. This year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is focusing on fire safety in the kitchen. The NFPA says cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Officials say most kitchen fires come from common mistakes such as forgetting about your food and adding too much…
We’re approaching month seven since Alabama saw its first COVID case. Peaceful Solutions Massage Therapy has been in business in Montgomery for years, but when the pandemic hit, it affects a business that operates by touch a lot harder– Both physically and financially. “I didn’t quit working because the governor told me to. I quit working because I wanted my…
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health: “Due to schools, businesses and churches closing indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus, more people are spending free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers and other bodies of water typically increases during spring break season, but ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Troopers have seen numbers spike during the past few…
There’s growing concern about foul ball safety in baseball stadiums across the country. Already this season, multiple fans have been injured by foul balls at Major League games. The protective netting at Riverwalk Stadium extends to the end of the dugout protecting the majority of seats. That was recommended by Major & Minor League Baseball, but Biscuits Chief Operating Officer…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says two people are missing after a boat crash on Lake Jordan late last night. ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers are on the scene. ALEA has told Alabama News Network that Alexander City Search and Rescue will be on scene with their Kongsberg Sonar system. Elmore County Dive team and Montgomery Fire Dive Team will be…
The two recent tragic events in Redland and Tallassee have shined a spotlight on domestic violence. Sheriff’s officials say a mother in the Redland community had filed for divorce from her husband, when he shot and killed her and one of their daughters before setting their house on fire and killing himself. Last month in a case in Tallassee, a…
