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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.
City of Birmingham promoting "Pride Where I Reside" cleanup day
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin is announcing Birmingham will stage a Pride Where I Reside city-wide cleanup for Saturday, August 3. The day will be a workday for multiple city departments and divisions, including public works, code enforcement, and parks and recreation. City staff and contractors involved in the workday will...
Experts predict boost in local real estate values with opening of new UAB Medical West
UAB Medical West is expected to start admitting patients at 6am on Saturday August 3rd at its new location on Bell Hill Road. The hospital sits at nine-stories tall and is equipped with 200 beds and 12 operating rooms. There are a number of housing developments near the new hospital....
GFPB scores $1.5M grant
Go Forward Pine Bluff was awarded $1.5 million from a partnership program between the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). With funds provided through the EDA's Economic Adjustment Assistance program, the DRA has invested more than $4.3 million toward three projects located in Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi.
JT Thor scores seven points in loss to Team USA
After nearly upsetting the Stars & Stripes in an exhibition game a few weeks ago, the South Sudan Bright Stars had another chance to make history on Wednesday in the Olympic rematch. Unfortunately for former Auburn Tiger JT Thor and his teammates Wednesday’s 103-86 loss was never very close. Despite receiving the fourth most minutes out of all South Sudan players in the exhibition, Thor played just 15 minutes on Wednesday. However, he was able to put up some solid statistics in those limited minutes. The 6-9 forward hammered down 7 points while also providing the lightning on the defensive side...
Loosely regulated weed already on shelves as Alabamians still can't get medical cannabis
Aug. 3—Enter a gas station or head shop in Decatur and you might find a plant that looks, smells, and smokes like good old-fashioned marijuana sitting behind a glass display. Experts say this bud has the same or similar psychoactive properties, if smoked, as marijuana. It is, after all, the same species of plant. Depending on who you ask, however — is it marijuana or hemp? — you might get a ...