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Ivey proclaims May 4-May 11 National Small Business Week | Alabama News | wvua23.com

1 week 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

2 weeks 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.
Very Cold Weather Ahead! Cold Weather Information & Reminders

Jan 15, 2025 | wvua23.com | Richard Scott

Good Tuesday afternoon! Very cold weather arrives on Sunday! Highs drop into the 30s, with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s next week. This, plus, the possibility of a winter storm early next week. Be prepared for the cold weather, as this is pipe-bursting cold. Keep in mind, if we do indeed have snow, this could bring colder temperatures that in the current forecast, especially at night. Some reminders to think about, as we don't often deal with this type of cold in Alabama...
Warmer Temperatures...More Sunshine...Sunday PM Forecast Update

Jan 12, 2025 | wvua23.com | Richard Scott

Happy Sunday!Our temperatures are a bit warmer than we have been in a few days. We have reached into the 50s today and the sun has been shining. Clouds have started to increase as we move throughout the evening. We have a chance for some rain tonight. This rain will impact our southern counties but could reach up into central Alabama to around the Birmingham area. The rain is expected to start moving in around 5pm and continue until about 7am.