Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:23:52 GMT
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a 2-month-old baby. Investigators say De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly was taken by Dor'Sayde Gathright early Monday Morning. GathrightMore >>
The Alabama Department of Public Safety has issued a missing child alert for a 10-month-old baby. Investigators say De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly was taken by Dor'Sayde Gathright early Monday Morning.More >>
Broken Arrow -
A thankful citizen launched a Green Country chapter of a nationwide organization helping veterans... with fly fishing.
"This is a way that I felt I could give back to my country and to our service members," said local organizer Chris Gorman.
Project Healing Waters began in 2005 and aims to reintroduce veterans to the outdoors and deal with physical and emotional struggles. It teaches veterans the basics of fly fishing and then takes them on fishing trips at no cost.
"When you're fly fishing, or fishing in general, all you're thinking about is fishing," said Gorman. He told Channel 8 that fishing can help veterans temporarily escape any hardships they might be facing. Plus, it offers camaraderie.
The local chapter will meet for the first time Saturday night at 6 p.m. at the Jack Graves Boy Scouts Outdoor Facility in Broken Arrow. Gorman expects veterans from the Wounded Warrior Project, the VA in Muskogee, and other areas to attend. Volunteer sign-ups will be welcome too. The meeting will go over the basics of fly fishing. Gorman said it will end around 9 p.m.
Those that cannot attend or simply want more information may visit the local chapter's Facebook page or email the group at phwffok@gmail.com.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:45:25 GMT
Local children are trying to make a big splash Tuesday. They're aiming to swim all the way to a new world record. Dozens of children took part in what's called "The World's-largest Swimming Lesson." AttemptsMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:48 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:48:33 GMT
LSU baseball's stay in Omaha was brief.The Tigers dropped an elimination game to North Carolina, 4-2 and is out of the College World Series tournament after dropping it's first two games.It was LSU's firstMore >>
LSU dropped an elimination game to North Carolina, 4-2, eliminating the Tigers from the 2013 College World Series. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:39:34 GMT
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the countyMore >>
Jefferson County may be dealing with the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy filing, a federal hiring order, and a limited budget. But the commission president says that's not what's holding the county back. He and others believe the issue is racial mistrust.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:25 GMT
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this list. But they are looking at the glass half full.More >>
Birmingham Superintendent Craig Witherspoon and Jefferson County Superintendent Stephen Nowlin say they would rather not have a single school on this listMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:17:32 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with how Mayor William Bell handled the recent All-America City award. The award was given to the city by the National Civic League.More >>
Birmingham Council President, Roderick Royal, says city council had no hand in All-America Award.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:02:46 GMT
Birmingham City Councilman Johnathan Austin says there's no excuse. "It's just ridiculous," he said. He can't believe what one city business has been allegedly doing right under council's nose. "AllegationsMore >>
Birmingham City Council has revoked the business license for Bali Spa.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:47 GMT
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home. Investigators believe 14 year old Dor'Sayde Gathright abducted De'Anthony Kelly early Monday morning from his home. It'sMore >>
A desperate search is underway for a 10-month-old baby taken from his Birmingham home.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:59:10 GMT
Birmingham City Council President, Roderick Royal, says he has a problem with the ongoing tornado aftermath cleanup in Pratt City. Royal says vacant lots continue to be ignored and the city has to doMore >>
Royal wants better cleanup in Pratt City, Bell calls for $2.5 million to help pay for it.More >>
