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Tuberville, Britt call Olympic boxer a man, link controversy to Kamala Harris ‘attacks on Title IX’
Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been one of several voices on social media calling a female Algerian boxer a man following an Olympic boxing match Thursday in the Paris games. On his two X accounts, Tuberville criticized Olympic officials for allowing Algerian Imane Khelif to participate in the games.
A pair of school supply giveaways taking place this Saturday, Aug. 3 in Sylacauga
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Going back to school can be an expensive proposition for parents and guardians, and it’s always welcome when folks in the community step up to help. You can find a pair of them in Sylacauga on Saturday, Aug. 3. Trinity Assembly of God, located at...
BlueHalo’s anti-drone missile passes critical development milestone
HUNTSVILLE – The use of drones in combat is increasing and so, in kind, is the development of missiles to counter drone attacks. In Huntsville, which has a legacy of missile technology, work is being done on that element of global defense. BlueHalo, which has deployed Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems,...
Historic Annie Merts Center to become a condo property in 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Historic Annie Merts Center that once served as a school will soon serve as a condo property. People will roam the halls again at the historic property in the next six to eight months. Ben Nemec, who is listing the property with Keller Williams Realty...
Tallassee’s Thornton picking up offers
Rowen Thornton is becoming quite well-traveled. The Tallassee senior has spent this entire summer playing basketball for various clubs and travel teams. He’s played in multiple states across the Southeast including Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Along the way, he’s also bolstered his recruiting stock and picked up two...
Vape Court launched to address juvenile vaping
Jackson County District Court, in collaboration with Jackson County Juvenile Court, is set to implement a new Vape Court starting in August 2024, coinciding with the new school year. This initiative aims to tackle the growing issue of vaping among students in Jackson County Schools and Scottsboro City Schools. School...
Local food pantries serving more clients, receiving less food
Aug. 2—Directors of local food pantries said they are extremely low on food and the number of people they serve has grown exponentially. Food donations "have been down, pretty substantially, I would say," said Decatur's Committee on Church Cooperation Executive Director Ashley Boyd. "Summers are always rough. I would say this one's been significantly so, especially considering just the ...
Strategic agreement brings VA services to Redstone Arsenal
REDSTONE ARSENAL – Answering the call for enhanced health care for veterans and area military personnel, Fox Army Health Center and the Birmingham VA Health Care System have formed a partnership, according to Redstone Arsenal officals. The announcement will be culminated with a ribbon-cutting next Wednesday at Fox Army...
State residents to get first dibs on park reservations
Alabama residents will soon be able to make reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern, and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a month earlier than other travelers. Beginning Aug. 1, 2024, Alabama residents will be able to make online reservations 13 months in advance, a month before out-of-state residents. Known as the “Alabama Residents […] The post State residents to get first dibs on park reservations appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Lawmaker delays wastewater program contract in Alabama’s Black Belt
A member of the Legislature’s Joint Contract Review Committee Thursday delayed a proposed $2.23 million contract between Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program. Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, expressed concerns about the involvement of Sherry Bradley, a former ADPH employee now working with the program. “She worked for the […]
Meat in garbage bags, mold, flies: Jefferson County’s worst restaurant scores for July 2024
Some Jefferson County restaurants used unique methods to store meat and poultry last month. One establishment used a trash bag. Another used a grocery bag. And a third -- which scored the lowest of any Jefferson County restaurant inspected in July -- kept raw chicken directly on top of hamburger patties.
Major Improvements And Growth At Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa City Schools are gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year. One school, Westlawn Middle, is working hard to change the perceptions about some city schools. Recently, we published an article that focused on a list of the supposedly "worst" schools in Alabama. The rankings, according to greatschools.org, were based...
Ex-Alabama WR Inks Major NIL Deal
NIL is unregulated in college football, and athletes are beginning to take advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to them. Players on the Crimson Tide have earned brand deals with car dealerships, with Ty Simpson having a brand deal with Harbin Automotive. Now, a former Alabama wide receiver and another Texas Longhorn are cashing in as well.