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Bank branch closing, new branch opening nearby
Regions Bank’s Redstone branch, established as a licensed branch on June 15, 1960, will close on July 19 at 2 p.m., and a new Town Madison branch near Gate 7 is scheduled to open this month, according to a bank spokesperson. “As a normal course of business, we constantly...
Celebrate nation’s birthday with fun events
As we welcome July and the end-of-summer activities that come with it, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with loved ones. Here are a few options to keep the fun going as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day. Kick off the celebration today...
Sparkman High’s A.J. Causey Among Volunteers’ National Championship
HARVEST- A.J. Causey and the entire Volunteer Nation are on top. Rocky Top, that is. The former Sparkman High All-State baseball player just played a big part in the Tennessee Volunteers recent victory of the College Baseball World Series and claiming the school’s first Baseball National Championship. Tennessee (60-13,...
Trash Pandas defeat Birmingham Barons 8-5
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas are as hot as any team in the Southern League. The Trash Pandas secured an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (3-5, 44-32) at Regions Field to stay in first place in the second half standings. Rocket City struck first for...
Children’s Harbor center unveils inclusive playground in north Alabama
ECLECTIC, Ala. (WIAT) — A new piece of equipment will provide fun for kids side-by-side at a resource center in north Alabama. The Children’s Harbor at the Harbor Lodge Family Camp unveiled a $750,000 playground, designed to provide activities for children of all abilities. The playground features ramps, musical and sensory elements as well as […]
Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
Over $11 million in grants to add EV charging stations across Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WKRG) — Some Alabama cities are getting more electric vehicle charging stations after receiving funding. According to a news release, the Alabama Department of Economic Affairs administered 14 grants totaling $11.2 million to “ensure Alabama is poised to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to make their way onto the state’s roads.” The […]
Better Business Bureau warns classic car buyers to steer clear of internet scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama is issuing a warning to consumers about a surge in reports of fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. The fraudulent sites are tricking buyers into losing substantial sums of money, with Alabamians falling victim to car dealer scams originating from other states. […] The post Better Business Bureau warns classic car buyers to steer clear of internet scams appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Retired Soldier transforms ammo cans into artwork
Passing the single-car garage you’d never guess who was hanging out in there. Lamar Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Martin Luther King, Tupac Shakur and John Lewis are all gathered in a garage built on a former cottonfield in Harvest. The artwork collection of these pop-culture personalities sprung out...
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