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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

1 week ago | wvua23.com | Ben Nuckols

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The first bee was held in 1925, when the Louisville Courier-Journal invited other newspapers to host spelling bees and send their champions to Washington. The bee is now held just outside the nation's capital, at a convention center on the banks of the Potomac River. It started Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.
Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny

1 week ago | wvua23.com | Fatima Hussein |Alan Suderman

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. This move comes as the cost of making pennies has increased markedly, by upward of 20% in 2024, according to the Treasury.
Ivey proclaims May 4-May 11 National Small Business Week | Alabama News | wvua23.com

1 month ago | wvua23.com | Madison Brainerd

Small businesses play a vital role in creating jobs and driving Alabama's economy, and to highlight the hard work of these businesses Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation officially making
From diapers to diplomas: Baby Steps supporting young parents at University of Alabama | News | wvua23.com

1 month ago | wvua23.com | Lyric Franklin |Victoria Rodríguez

Parents say raising children can be one of the most rewarding things you ever do, but it can also be a challenge, especially for young moms still in school.
Hillcrest's Paul "PJ" Jones signs with Ecclesia College in Arkansas

1 month ago | wvua23.com | Chloe Brown

Hillcrest High School's Paul "PJ" Jones is continuing his basketball career at the next level, officially signing with Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas. Jones said the decision came down to the faith the program's coaching staff had in him. "I chose Ecclesia because the coach showed a lot of confidence in me and said he saw a Division I basketball player," Jones said.
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots

1 month ago | wvua23.com | Scott McFetridge

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should start seeing more billion-dollar jackpots, but at a cost — literally — with tickets for the multistate lottery jumping in price to $5.
Daylight saving time is coming and the golf industry can't wait

2 months ago | wvua23.com | Margery Beck

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Looking forward to more evening sunlight thanks to daylight saving time this weekend? Many in the golf industry like the time change, too, and they are pushing to make that annual switch permanent. The move is intended to encourage more evening golf and to stave off efforts to establish permanent standard time, which would leave less time for an evening on the links. And it is those late afternoon players who tend to buy food and drinks in the clubhouse.
Wednesday AM Severe Weather Update

Feb 12, 2025 | wvua23.com | Richard Scott

At 7:30am, a large rain mass continues to fall across much of Alabama and Mississippi. Rain cooled air will keep the northern half of Alabama stable today. The greatest chance of a severe storm will be south of Moundville and Centreville. The risk is not zero but much lower to the north. An isolated tornado or damaging wind gust will be possible between 2pm and midnight. Again, the better chance will be across southern Alabama where the air will be more unstable.
SEC leads the way in Heisman Trophy odds for 2025

Jan 31, 2025 | wvua23.com | Chloe Brown

The SEC is at the front of college football's Heisman Trophy race, with the top three early favorites all from SEC programs. According to ESPN BET, Texas quarterback Arch Manning leads the field at +750, followed by Garrett Nussmeier at +800 and Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava at +1100. Manning, the five-star recruit, is expected to take over as Texas' starting quarterback as the Longhorns enter their second season in the SEC.
West Alabama Food Bank: growing need for donations | News | wvua23.com

Jan 29, 2025 | wvua23.com | Morgan Milz

The West Alabama Food Bank is in desperate need of donations.