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Columbus discusses flooding issues on northside
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Hockey great Wayne Gretzky famously said, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take”. If one Columbus City Councilman had had his way, the city would have missed a shot at a grant to address decades-long flooding issues on the city’s northside.
Columbus city leaders to recalculate firefighter, police pay scale
Www.wcbi.com – Mary Carroll Sullivan – 2024-07-17 18:02:58. SUMMARY: Columbus, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire and Rescue and the Columbus Police Department are recalculating their pay scale, ensuring higher salaries for firefighters and police officers. Fire Chief Duane Hughes emphasized the importance of this adjustment for budget management, attracting top talent, and retaining current staff. The new pay scale aims to make the departments more competitive with neighboring salaries, especially critical due to recent retirements depleting experienced personnel. Following a Columbus City Council vote, Hughes is poised to train new recruits swiftly to fill the void. This change is seen as a pivotal move for both recruitment and retention.
Things to do around Tuscaloosa for July 18-24
This week in West Alabama, July 18-24, a Druid City Derby doubleheader, the Eighth Annual Wonder Woman Day at The Comic Strip, Groove & Grub in Kentuck Park, and in Jasper, a Tallulah Bankhead event. MUSIC SUNDAY ...
Alabama transfer WR draws worthy comparison to former All-SEC receiver for Crimson Tide
He had success at the University of Washington under Kalen DeBoer and JaMarcus Shephard, but how good will Germie Bernard be for Alabama football with the same two coaches?. Bernard, a Las Vegas native, drew a worthy comparison Wednesday at Southeastern Conference Media Days to a former All-SEC wide receiver that played for the Crimson Tide. He came in the spring to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) after helping the Huskies win a Pac-12 Championship and advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. Bernard recorded three receptions for 122 yards on A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium, giving Tide fans a taste of what could happen in the fall.
City of Birmingham files suit against owner of property where mass shooting happened
According to documents filed late Wednesday night, the City of Birmingham has filed a petition asking to declare the property at 3427 27th Street North as a public nuisance. Documents show GW, LLC, Trendsetters Lounge and Event Center, LLP, and Mortgage Realty Inc as the owners of and/or interest holders in the property.
Emergency Missing Person Alert for 19-year-old last seen in Moundville cancelled
HALE COUNTY, Ala. — An emergency alert issued a missing man in Hale County has been cancelled. 19-year-old Devin Dynell McKinney was last seen Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 69 in Moundville. As of 1:56 p.m. Thursday, the alert had been cancelled.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calls for federal ban on assault weapons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is advocating for common-sense gun laws in the aftermath of a violent weekend in the city. Mayor Woodfin made a visual statement before Birmingham City Council Tuesday morning. “If you want to defend your home, I’m cool with that, but tell me should people be driving around with […]
Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy
Five local students made an “impact” last week as Troy University held their annual IMPACT session for incoming students of the college. Brewton area students who attended the session that completes orientation and enrollment for the upcoming Fall semester at Troy include James Dehoff, Carter Hodges, Jakari Paul, Dean Sasser and MaKenzie Thomas. John Ingram […] The post Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Montgomery Public School students design cars of the future, judged by industry experts
Last semester, 190 Montgomery middle schoolers created designs and prototypes of automobiles in 2050. Students throughout Montgomery Public School's nine middle schools participated in the nine-week program, which culminated in a competition that was judged by experts in the industry. The students created designs for vehicles in reaction to issues facing drivers today, said Samantha Swanigan, the Montgomery-based student fellows specialist at Ed Farm.
TH&R residents visit petting zoo
Hospice Care Troy/Compassus, Troy Health & Rehab and Troy Regional Medical Center provided an activity for residents at TH&R Wednesday morning. The residents had the opportunity to visit a “barnyard” with a variety of farm animals. Many of the residents were eager to feed the animals while others gave them a pat on the head. […] The post TH&R residents visit petting zoo appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Testimony reveals more details in Montgomery triple homicide case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The man charged with murdering three people at a Hispanic grocery store in Montgomery appeared in court for a preliminary hearing Wednesday. During testimony, a detective laid out the evidence they have against Jarques Butler, 18, who is charged with three counts of capital murder. The...
Selma man wanted by authorities in the death of a Perry Co. man
A missing person case in Perry County has become a murder investigation in Dallas County. And now authorities need your help to find a wanted suspect in the case. It started as a missing person case in Perry County when 23 year old Christian Moore was reported missing last week by his family.
Montgomery police name victim in Tuesday night shooting death
Montgomery police are investigating a Tuesday night shooting that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Montgomery man. Police responding to a report of a shooting at 8:03 p.m. found Lamarcus McCall with a fatal gunshot wound, said MPD Maj. Saba Coleman. McCall was pronounced dead at the scene in the 2500 block of Bridle Path Lane, police said.
Eufaula Youth Leadership Conference gives students unique opportunities
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVY) - “For us to be such a small town doing this, it’s really huge,” said Jeremiah Vincent of the Eufaula Boys and Girls Club. It’s a first for the area. Eufaula’s Youth Leadership Conference saw students of different backgrounds come together for an experience of a lifetime.
Peanut Butter Festival seeking more vendors
In 1928, in the City of Brundidge, J.D. Johnston cranked out the city’s first commercially sold peanut butter in a two-story building on “Little Wall Street.” The peanut industry was the mainstay of the town’s economy through the Great Depression. In the 1950s, the larger peanut butter mills brought an end to the peanut butter […] The post Peanut Butter Festival seeking more vendors appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Prichard Preparatory School recognized for outstanding education program: Alabama Independent School Association
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials have recognized a Prichard school’s “outstanding” educational program, News 5 has learned. The Alabama Independent School Association said Prichard Preparatory School was a 2023-2044 AISA Blue Ribbon School Award recipient. “In order to be considered for the AISA Blue Ribbon Award, a school must complete a rigorous application process […]
Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Board of Education meeting on July 16 focused on recapping the last school year, and showcasing how far the school system has come in a short amount of time. Chilton County Schools Superintendent Corey Clements gave a State of Schools report to the board and those […] The post Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
EPA seeks public input on cleanup of PCB-contaminated waters in East Alabama
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) — PCB contamination in East Alabama waterways is now the focus of an EPA clean up project. First the agency wants to hear from the public. For many, Choccolocca Creek is a place to fish for dinner or recreation on a warm summer day. But posted advisories are a stark reminder of the pollutants below the surface that pose a danger to fish, wildlife and the public.
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