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Former Troy Trojans AD dead
TROY, Ala (WDHN) — Dr. Kenneth Blankenship, Troy’s athletic director who oversaw the university’s move from NCAA Division II to Division I, has died, a release from the Troy athletic department confirmed. He was 88. The release says Dr. Blankenship was the first executive director of the...
Board denied Jackson parole request
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole to a woman convicted of crimes in Butler County. Valona A. Johnson, 48, was denied parole from her five -year sentence for a July 2023 conviction for possessing/receiving a controlled substance, a Class D felony.
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital set to end its labor and delivery services
CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — There is growing concern as the only hospital in rural Southwest Alabama that provides labor and delivery services shared that it is set to shut the doors on its obstetrics unit. In mid-August, Grove Hill Memorial Hospital located in Grove Hill, just off of State Highway 295, will end its […]
Alabama governor visits Andalusia, speaks to students about their education
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey made a visit to Andalusia on Wednesday to instill the importance of knowledge to students. “Strong students lead to a strong Alabama” was Governor Ivey’s main message to students at the Coleman-Robertson Center’s Summer Program. She spoke about learning...
State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park & fire station improvements
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Garden City Fire Department’s new fire station Wednesday, July 24, to officially unveil improvements at Garden City River Park.
Investigators looking into White Hall juvenile’s death
Lowndes County Sheriff’s investigators are looking into the death of a juvenile that took place over the weekend. An eight-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the BP gas station at the U.S. Highway 80 and Alabama Highway 97 intersection July 20. Deputies responded to a call and arrived on the scene where they found the […]
Woodstock 5K: Run and Win the Alabama Championship
ANNISTON — The 43rd annual Woodstock 5K will again serve as the Alabama 5K Championship, as sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America. The Woodstock 5K is scheduled for Aug. 3 at Anniston High School along Woodstock Avenue It has played host for 17 RRCA championship races, including six national championships, five regional championships and six state championships. The race is organized by the Anniston Runners Club, a local non-profit organization.
No action following statement of Eclectic town clerk
It was supposed to be a meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget for the Eclectic Town Council. Instead Monday’s council meeting turned into a two-hour executive session hearing accusations of misspending of town funds, a hostile work environment and slander. Mayor Gary Davenport said he and town clerk Shannon Duck have been discussing a situation for a week or so. The mayor felt the matter was important enough to delay the budget discussion to allow Duck to make a public statement before the council headed behind closed doors to hear from Duck, Eclectic police officers, town staff and Alexander City clerk Stephanie Southerland.
Five Blazers Named to East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List
BIRMINGHAM – Five players from the UAB football team have been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 Watch List, which identifies the nation's top NFL draft eligible players for its all-star game in late January. The five Blazers are quarterback Jacob Zeno, running back Isaiah Jacobs, offensive tackle...
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis leaving for Calhoun County schools
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis has resigned to take the top job of Calhoun County schools. According to The Anniston Star, the Calhoun County Board of Education hired Willis, 53, in a vote Tuesday morning. Willis starts the job immediately. Willis has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from...
GALLERY: Opp’s Ada Blackstock wins 2025 DYW of Covington County
Opp High School rising senior Ada Blackstock was named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Covington County on Saturday, July 20, and received a $5,000 cash tuition scholarship. This year’s event with an “Unstoppable” theme was held at LBW Community College in the Martha and Solon Dixon Center for the Performing Arts. Blackstock received her […] The post GALLERY: Opp’s Ada Blackstock wins 2025 DYW of Covington County appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Top Alabama commits who other teams are pushing for
Recruiting never stops, and most recruitments are not over until pen hits paper and a National Letter of Intent is signed. This will be no different for Alabama during the 2025 recruiting cycle. There are a few Tide commits of note to keep track of over the next several months before the early signing period in December. These prospects are worth paying attention to because they have continued to visit other schools and/or have very strong relationships built elsewhere.
Flight Works Alabama’s learning programs providing spark for aviation careers
MOBILE, Alabama — Flight Works Alabama — an institution set up to stimulate interest in aviation careers among young people — is delivering on its mission as its education and workforce development programs generate international attention. The facility in Mobile, created as a partnership between the State...
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