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Montgomery Fire/Rescue class recognized at permanent status ceremony
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue graduated Class of 2023-B recently attended their permanent status recognition ceremony. "These members put in the work to successfully pass their 6 month probation test which included a written test, territory map and outline plus skills testing," said the department's Facebook page. "Fire Chief [Milford] Jordan reminded...
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce launches employment program for military spouses
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) recently launched a program to help military spouses find employment. "This initiative bridges the gap between talented military spouses and local employers, fostering a supportive community," said a post on MACC's social media. "This program strengthens our businesses and community by providing meaningful employment opportunities for military families."
Back-to-School 2024: River Region student start dates
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Students around the River region will be heading back to class soon. Find out below when your students start the 2024-25 school year. Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School: Monday, August 12. Montgomery Christian School: Thursday, August 8. Saint James School: Friday, August 9. Success Unlimited Academy: Wednesday,...
In-state 2026 defensive back committed to Alabama flips to Gus Malzahn, UCF
Jamarrion Gordon, a three-star defensive back in the 2026 class, flipped his commitment Friday afternoon from Alabama to Central Florida. Gordon -- from Jackson, Alabama in Clarke County -- had committed to the Tide in May, and was one of two 2026 prospects committed to Alabama. He now becomes the second 2026 commit for coach Gus Malzahn and UCF.
Three Montgomery men sent to federal prison for illegal machine gun conversions
Three Montgomery men have been sentenced to federal prison for illegally possessing machine guns. Each of the machine guns at issue was a semi-automatic firearm that had been converted to fully automatic through the installation of a machine gun conversion device, commonly known as a “switch” or "auto sear," said Jonathan S. Ross, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. ...
Montgomery man convicted for beating own grandmother to death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man who was arrested in 2019 for the brutal beating death of his own grandmother was convicted Thursday by a jury of his peers, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey. John Michael Perryman, then 26, was arrested for the June 15, 2019...
Hilltop Public House To Host Olympics Watch Party, Daily Viewing
Hilltop Public House will be hosting an Olympics opening ceremony watch party on July 26th at 6:30 p.m. followed by daily viewing throughout the entire Olympic Games. The games will be on multiple screens from the opening until closing ceremony, providing daily coverage of all things Olympics. Gymnastics, track and...
Alabama high school quarterback turns down seven figure NIL deal
ALABASTER, Ala. — Trent Seaborn is going into 10th grade at Thompson High School. The attention for Seaborn started at a young age when he won the 7A State title for the Warriors as an eighth grader, throwing five touchdowns in the championship game. Now Seaborn is getting more...
UAH-led coalition building statewide plasma industry
HUNTSVILLE – A 10-year, $40 million federal investment in plasma science and engineering efforts in Alabama managed at the University of Alabama in Huntsville has produced tangible results that are very encouraging, according to Dr. Sandra Richardson, the section head for the Research Capacity and Competitiveness Section in the Office of Integrative Activities at the U.S. National Science Foundation.
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
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