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Congratulations to Megan Butler of Wallace State Community College Hanceville for winning the 2018 Floyd Hunter College Scholarship Essay Program. Megan is a Sophomore English major, and her thoughtful and gripping essay about the dangers of texting and driving told the story of first-hand experiences herself, friends and f... read more

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Sizeable grants were recently awarded to important Alabama institutions in an effort to help reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities and raise awareness about safe driving. Almost one-million dollars’ worth of grants were recently awarded to the Southeast Alabama Highway Traffic Safety Office. The office helps supp... read more

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A new study found that Alabama is among the top 10 states in the country with the worst drivers. But what exactly does it mean to be a bad driver? The study took into consideration a variety of factors to make the conclusion, such as the number of traffic fatalities and DUI arrests in the […] Continue Reading

An Alabama man has been charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident and attempting to evade police after a recent motorcycle accident in Huntsville. A full story on the incident is available here. The accused was driving away from police at the University of Alabama in Huntsville when his car hit the victim ... read more

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The motorcycle helmet has evolved dramatically from its early beginnings as a simple flat cap in the 1920s, made popular by Marlon Brando in the 1950s. Throughout the years, an emphasis on safety, coupled with changes in technology, have created more sophisticated and durable motorcycle helmets. Today, augmented reality is ... read more

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Attorney Jeff Hunter and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Alabama representative Pamela Morton recently joined NBC 12’s Alabama Live host Tonya Terry to discuss the dangers of drunk driving, changes in Alabama law and resources available to victims. Alarmingly, more than 300,000 drunk driving incidents occur every day... read more

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Attorney Darren Kies of Floyd Hunter recently joined host Olivia Deas of WNCF ABC 32 to discuss the dangers of drunk driving. Unfortunately, approximately 29 Americans die each day from car crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver, which equals one death nearly every hour. In accordance with the national trend, Darre... read more

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A new study found that Alabama ranks as the third-highest in the United States for the number of traffic fatalities caused by speeding—behind only South Carolina and New Mexico. According to the study, Alabama reports 6.52 speeding-related deaths each year per 100,000 residents, placing the number of speed-related deaths... read more

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The summer is the most dangerous time to drive as more and more people are out on the roads, enjoying the beautiful weather and traveling for vacations, day trips, BBQs and more. In fact, nearly 116 fatalities occur each day during the summer months. In honor of National Roadside Safety Month, attorney Steve Floyd of [&hell... read more

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This Fourth of July, many people will be relaxing with friends and family while enjoying hamburgers, hot dogs, popsicles and all things Red, White and Blue. The highlight of the celebration for most is watching as multi-colored fireworks light up the night sky. Although fireworks are an exciting Independence Day tradition, ... read more

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