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Rolling remedies: The crucial fight against rural America's healthcare crisis | PERRY O. HOOPER JR.
As healthcare facilities continue to close in rural and underserved communities, we face a growing crisis that threatens to create vast healthcare deserts across our nation. This issue particularly affects our most vulnerable populations, including seniors and women in need of pre- and post-partum services. It is imperative, now more than ever, that we transcend partisan lines to champion the use of mobile health clinics and hospitals. Mobile health clinics and hospitals are not just a temporary...
Wetumpka softball looks to defend its title
The Wetumpka softball team is looking to go back-to-back. After winning its second Class 6A state championship in program history last season, the Indians are hitting the road once again for Oxford to compete in the state tournament. Wetumpka is one of just eight teams left in Class 6A. They...
YMCA advises on swimming safety as summer approaches
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As summer nears, more people gravitate towards pools, beaches and lakes, with lifeguards on alert. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that drownings are more likely to occur between May and August. According to the CDC, around 4,500 drownings occurred from 2020...
Meet Philip Melton, the new General Manager of Montgomery Whitewater Park
Philip Melton, the new General Manager of Montgomery Whitewater Park, is perfect for his new role. Originally from Hoover, Alabama, Melton’s career spans outdoor recreation, manufacturing, sales, construction and the food and beverage industry. His journey includes roles like cooking at Yellowstone National Park, canning salmon in Alaska, running a Snap-On franchise in Birmingham and working as a trained chef in Oxford, Miss. But after all that adventure, he came home.
Ellianos opens in Eastchase ahead of Montgomery expansion for coffee chain
Southeast coffee shop Ellianos has opened its first location in Alabama's capital city, and two more are already brewing. The company recently opened a drive-through cafe at 9011 Eastchase Parkway. Two more Montgomery locations are now listed as coming soon on the company's site at 8426 Vaughn Road and 266 Wynton M Blount Loop near Baptist Medical Center East. ...
Bullying forum at local middle school
An anti-bullying awareness event will take place at a Montgomery middle school tomorrow. The “Stop Bullying” Forum will take place at 9 a.m. at Capital Heights Middle School in Montgomery. It’s sponsored by Connecting Hands by Accommodating Necessary Growth for Everyone or C.H.A.N.G.E for short. Change Community...
Another Strong To Severe Storm Threat Late Week
We’re going to get one more dry day before a soaking rain event settles over us. Looks like lots of sunshine and warmer temps for your Thursday. We could see upper 80s to near 90 degree afternoon high temps. Enjoy while it last because rain is coming and there could be lots of it Friday into Saturday.
Drying out midweek; First Alert for more rain/storms Friday into the weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - After multiple rounds of rain and storms to start the week, the forecast is a bit drier Wednesday and Thursday. In fact, today and tomorrow will be the nicest weather we are tracking all week! More rain and storms are expected to arrive Friday and some could linger into the start of the weekend.
Montgomery firefighter injured in deadly fire recounts ordeal after year of recovery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The firefighter who was severely injured in a house fire that claimed a man’s child’s lives last year is remembering the harrowing ordeal. Five Montgomery firefighters were hurt in the May 2023 fire on Gilmer Avenue, including DeAndre Hartman. He says he is grateful to be alive and is sharing his memories of what happened.
Celebration of Alabama Arts to honor local artists
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) -The Alabama Council on the Arts will honor eight Alabama artists at its Celebration of Alabama Arts on Thursday night. The celebration will be an evening of all kinds of art, from music and dance to poetry and theatre! The plan includes performances from the Alabama State University Dance Program, poet Jacqueline Allen Trimble, actor Ron McCall, singer/songwriter Pierce Pettis, and more.
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