Nakell Williams

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Nakell Williams

In response to rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates and challenges accessing care, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has renewed an at-home testing initiative aimed at increasing early detection and treatment of HIV and other STIs across the state. Anthony Merriweather, Director of the Division of STD Prevention and Control at ADPH, spoke about the importance and impact of the at-home specimen collection program, which began in 2021.

4 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Nakell Williams

In an exclusive interview, the Acting Secretary of Alabama's Department of Early Childhood Education, Dr. Jan Hume shared insights on the state's ongoing commitment to early childhood education, highlighting the exceptional performance of Alabama's First Class Pre-K program, which has earned national recognition for 19 consecutive years. When asked about the success of Alabama's Pre-K program, the Acting Secretary credits the dedication and professionalism of the state's staff.

1 month ago | waaytv.com | Nakell Williams

For the 19th year in a row, Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program has earned national recognition for its exceptional quality, setting a standard no other state has matched. The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE), alongside Governor Kay Ivey, announced this continued achievement following the release of the 2024 State of Preschool report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER).

1 month ago | waaytv.com | Sarah Broadway |Brooke Haynes |Nakell Williams

The Decatur Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday night to move forward on the process of renaming a street to Steve Perkins Drive. A resident living on Ryan Drive, the street where Steve Perkins lived when a Decatur Police officer killed him in Sept. 2023, started a petition to get the roadway renamed. In order to rename the street, 75% of residents living on it have to sign off on the name change.

1 month ago | waaytv.com | Nakell Williams

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of a new facility to help pet owners maintain their pets' health. It hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Summit Veterinary Urgent Care on Thursday, April 17th. Officials say Summit Veterinary Urgent Care provides walk-in urgent care for animals. Their mission is to deliver quality and progressive care. The facility also includes overnight and weekend hospitalization if needed.