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Alabama Teens Charged with Murder in Sweet 16 Party Shooting

Alabama Teens Charged with Murder in Sweet 16 Party Shooting

DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama investigators say two teenagers have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting that killed four young people at a Sweet Sixteen birthday party. District Attorney Mike Segrest said Wednesday that the pair would be charged as adults. That’s automatically required in Alabama for anyone 16 or…MORE

Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Access to Abortion Pill

Supreme Court Temporarily Extends Access to Abortion Pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to an abortion pill untouched until at least Friday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect. The court is dealing with a new abortion controversy less than a year after its conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade and allowed…MORE

Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies Set for this Weekend

Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies Set for this Weekend

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24. “While we can’t know in advance…MORE

TXDOT Urges Safety, Warns of Dangers in Work Zones

TXDOT Urges Safety, Warns of Dangers in Work Zones

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17–21, 2023, TxDOT is calling on motorists to make driving safely a priority when passing through the state’s thousands of active work zones. According to TXDOT, in 2022, more than 25,000 traffic crashes occurred in work zones in Texas, resulting in 205 deaths…MORE

DeSoto ISD Banning Backpacks for Grades 6-12

DeSoto ISD Banning Backpacks for Grades 6-12

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Desoto ISD is banning backpacks for students in grades 6-12 for the remainder of the school year. Starting Monday, April 24th, students will only be allowed to bring a small clutch-size bag for personal care items on campus. “We’re really trying to help students make good decisions around not bringing…MORE