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Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
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...
Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
Opelika officials search for woman wanted on fraud, theft activities at local store
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika Police Department is looking for a woman responsible for allegedly stealing credit and debit cards at a local Target in Opelika. According to authorities, on Saturday, July 13. OPD began investigating a Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card and a Theft of Property, Second Degree. Around noon, officials say the suspect used stolen credit cards on several transactions and was seen on surveillance the local Target - 2640 Enterprise Dr. in Opelika.
Lee County deputies investigate late-night stabbing in Smiths Station
Lee County deputies are investigating a late Wednesday night stabbing that occurred just outside of Smiths Station city limits. Deputies responded to an assault call just before 11 P.M. CDT on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in the 1700 block of Lee Road 249 and found a 38-year-old male who had suffered stab wound.
Grande Opening: Valle Grande opens doors at Clanton restaurant
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Just over a year after plans were announced to bring Valle Grande Mexican Grill to Clanton, the restaurant opened its doors on July 24 to the community. Hours of work by Sergio and Luis Sanchez and others went into the Wright Building at 405 U.S Highway 31 to produce […] The post Grande Opening: Valle Grande opens doors at Clanton restaurant appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Woman found dead Wednesday in Montgomery, police say
Montgomery police are conducting a death investigation following the shooting of a local woman. Police and fire medics went to the 200 block of Eastdale Road South about 8:35 p.m. Wednesday on a report of a person shot, said Maj. Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They found Kinah Stokes, 28, of Montgomery who had been shot. She was taken to a local hospital, where she died. ...
HBCU Talladega College Is Fighting To Save Gymnastics Program
“Let's unite to keep the dreams of these young women alive.”. Though Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have made major strides in sports, Talladega College recently announced that its gymnastics program will be cut after just one season. “While the decision to discontinue the gymnastics program was undoubtedly difficult, we remain incredibly proud of our gymnasts, coaches, and their remarkable achievements,” Talladega College Interim President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough said. “Their dedication and resilience have set a high standard, and their legacy will continue to inspire.”
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