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The Island Girl offers free pancakes, free fun for kids
At a time when food prices continue to rise, J’Ean “Mama Jay” Collins will kick off her Back 2 School event on Saturday with a Free Pancake Breakfast and Back to School Jamboree from 8 a.m. until noon followed by the Back 2 School Jamboree until 5 p.m. at “The Island Girl Café on S.A. […] The post The Island Girl offers free pancakes, free fun for kids appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
Below-average temperatures - in July? Enjoy them while they last
Alabama’s sometimes-wet weather pattern will continue on Thursday, according to forecasters, with scattered rain and storms in the forecast for much of the state. But it will keep temperatures a bit cooler than average in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. It was even record cool in...
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The...
UAH helps Alabama lead charge to meet surging battery needs
With the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States projected to skyrocket to 26.4 million by 2030, the need is great for not only producing, but improving, the safety and efficiency of the batteries that power them, as well as cell phones, autonomous unmanned vehicles and smart electronics.
Police chief reacts to proposed Alabama bill aimed at reducing crime
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) – One Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill that if signed into law would grant the attorney general or governor the power to appoint an interim police chief in a city that’s deemed to have high crime rates. Calera Police Chief David Hyche says addressing high crime levels goes beyond just one […]
City of Brundidge to receive more than $400K from new state funding
On Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the Renewal of Alabama Commission has allocated more than $15 million in Growing Alabama funding to economic development organizations across the state, including the City of Brundidge. As a part of the funding, Brundidge will receive $473,275 for site work and public infrastructure at North Industrial Park. […] The post City of Brundidge to receive more than $400K from new state funding appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Summer Drought Spreading Across Central Alabama
During the warm months, Alabama is accustomed to the scorching hot temperatures and occasional afternoon downpour to replenish the dry soils. However, we are normally not prepared for growing drought concerns like many local farmers have been worried about this year. In fact, for some farmers, these are the driest conditions they’ve had since the […]
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers watched the southern...
Crime Stoppers holds annual luncheon, selects Representative Allen Treadaway as ‘Crime Stopper of the Year’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - On Wednesday, law enforcement officers and deputies from across central Alabama gathered to celebrate Metro Alabama Crime Stopper’s success over the last year. Chairman Frank Barefield says the organization is on a record pace when it comes to tips and financial awards. In just the...
3 Alabama universities close DEI offices, shift staff
Three Alabama universities have closed their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices to comply with a state law. The University of Alabama (UA) System campuses, including the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, announced Tuesday the offices would be closed by Oct. 1…
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