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Test scores rise faster than state for Tallassee third graders
Tallassee Elementary School principal Shanikka Beacher is beaming with pride after the release of recent student ACAP testing. Students who made the cut score on this year’s testing rose from 82% to 94%, besting Alabama’s average increase of 8%. “This is an outstanding achievement,” Beacher said. “It is...
2 people injured in early-morning shooting in Bessemer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people were injured in a shooting in Bessemer early Friday morning. According to Justin Burmeister of the Bessemer Police Department, the shooting happened at approximately 5:30 a.m. in the 2500 block of 11th Avenue North. The victim was shot and is currently in critical condition while the alleged shooter was […]
Talladega County GOP announces Alternate Delegates for 2024 Republican National Convention
TALLADEGA, Ala. – The Talladega County Republican Party (DEGAGOP) has announced the election of Chairman Sondra Epperson, Vice-Chairman Laura Barlow Heath, and DEGAGOP member Rachel Wallace as Alternate Delegates for the 2024 Republican National Convention. The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) State Executive Committee elected them on May 4. The...
Graduate student in chemical engineering earns MoISSI software fellowship
Levi Petix, a graduate student in chemical engineering, received a one-year Molecular Sciences and Software Institute (MoISSI) software fellowship for his proposal, “Development of a Python Package for Transparent, Reproducible Simulation-based Optimization of Molecular Materials.”. As one of eight students chosen nationally, Petix spent July 21-26 at MoISSI’s Blacksburg,...
Kitchen Cops find roaches, rodents and no hot water around the Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The weekly Kitchen Cops inspections are in, and all across north Alabama, inspectors seem to be running into very similar problems. The South End Market on Gault Avenue had numerous serious violations, dragging it’s score down to an 80. Inspectors noted roaches in the kitchen and prep area and rodent feces along the baseboard of the floor. There was also a pan blocking a hand washing sink, a cutting board blocking the 3 compartment sink and roaches in both sinks as well. On top of that, there was no hot water in the kitchen, making it impossible for the staff to wash or sanitize dishes.
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
This is exactly why I never miss an opportunity to buy some scratch-off tickets when I'm on my way to the beach, or anywhere else that sells scratch-off tickets. The 500X THE CASH game is a $50 game with a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50. Scratch-Off games are an essential part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, accounting for around 77% of ticket sales. Scratch-Off games have generated more than $17.69 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception.
Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Wednesday, state representative Allen Treadaway, R-Morris, was honored as the “Crime Stopper of the Year” by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama. The organization describes itself as a “nonprofit organization dedicated to making Metro Alabama safer by serving as a bridge between law enforcement and the community.”
Alabama taps state and federal agencies to address crime in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A coalition of Alabama officials announced a new task force that will use state and federal resources to address crime in the state's capital, amid a persistent staffing shortage in the Montgomery Police Department. The Metro Area Crime Suppression unit will use resources from the Alabama...
Auburn preseason preview: Summer intel on every position group
Football is almost upon us on the Plains. Auburn opens its 2024 preseason camp next week, with players reporting Wednesday before the first day of practice Thursday. The Tigers will have three weeks to fit in 15 preseason practices before game week for the season opener against Alabama A&M on Aug. 31.
Educators, resource officers take active-shooter training at Alabama State University
Alabama State University held an emergency training Thursday for educators and school resource officers to learn about active-shooter situations. A $2 million grant allowed ASU to fund the program, said Avionne Ruffin, a program director at school. The training allowed officers and teachers “to learn more about how to keep your kids safe," said Tony Garrett, the executive director of Central Alabama CrimeStoppers. ...
UAB says nursing study postcard error exposes patient health information
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) said a School of Nursing study recruitment postcard sent to patients inadvertently shared protected health information (PHI). The university said the School of Nursing notified 1,655 patients this week of the incident. The university said the postcard, intended...
Calhoun County Animal Control Unveils New Meet and Greet Area
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Animal Control has officially opened its new meet and greet area, a significant addition aimed at enhancing the adoption process for pets. Representatives from the animal control department, alongside members of the Calhoun County Commission, celebrated the unveiling of this new facility with enthusiasm. The newly opened area provides […] The post Calhoun County Animal Control Unveils New Meet and Greet Area appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama football QB, Jalen Milroe says no to any Iron Bowl opt-out
Count Alabama football's starting quarterback in on full participation in the next Iron Bowl. Months away from the next Alabama Crimson Tide Iron Bowl, Milroe was asked if he would ever sit out an Iron Bowl. It is safe to assume that without the posed question, not playing in an...
Lions prepare for first Fall Camp Practice
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -For the second season in a row, fall camp will begin early for the University of North Alabama football team as the first practice is set to begin Friday, July 26 at 8:30 a.m. at the Bill Jones Athletic Complex. The Lions have 18 practices scheduled for...
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