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Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
These are the 5 women Alabama has put to death
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Of all the death row inmates that Alabama has put to death over the years, only five have been women. As of Thursday, only five of the total 165 death row inmates are women. Here are the women who have been put to death by the state, ranging from hanging to […]
WFF’s Harders Celebrates 50 Years with State of Alabama
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Harders was recently celebrated for 50 years of service to the State of Alabama, […]
State legislators meet with DHR officials to identify and solve shortfalls
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - State Senator Chris Elliott hosted a meeting in Fairhope between the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation and Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) officials Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to talk about challenges the department faces. The meeting was requested by Baldwin County DHR officials a couple months...
NEW Five Guys opens 29th Alabama location in Hoover [PHOTOS]
Five Guys Burgers and Fries opened its 29th Alabama location on Wednesday, July 17th at Stadium Trace Village in Hoover. Located at 1028 Marble Terrace, Suite 100 in between Cookie Cutter Hair Salon and O’Henry’s Coffee, the popular burger joint plans to employ about 40 people, according to The Hoover Sun.
Whelen Engineering First Responders Night & Kids Night at The Mag on Saturday, July 27
COLUMBUS, Miss. (07/18/24) - Magnolia Motor Speedway features First Responders Night with all first responders receiving FREE Grandstand Admission with proof of credentials courtesy of Whelen Engineering - the Official Safety Light Provider of Magnolia Motor Speedway. In addition the night's fun festivities include Kid's Bicycle, Power Wheels, and Foot...
Alabama among early favorites for Missouri 6-foot-7 5-Star OL
Jackson Cantwell released his early favorites on Thursday. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is already considered one of the nation’s top 2026 offensive tackles. He is in the running to be a consensus five-star recruit in the future. Alabama joined Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
CLHS hosts event to show off adoptable dogs
Www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-07-18 18:33:08. SUMMARY: Muffins with Mutts, organized by the Columbus-Lowndes Humane Society at Carl Hogan Automotive in Columbus, Miss., offers free coffee, muffins, and the chance to meet adoptable dogs. Outreach coordinator Brandy Johnson emphasizes the importance of the event for dog socialization, public engagement, and promoting the Humane Society's programs, including low-cost spay-neuter services, a trap-neuter-release program for feral cats, and microchipping. This event helps educate the public about the shelter's offerings and fosters community involvement. According to the ASPCA, around 6.3 million animals enter shelters annually, but only about two-thirds get adopted.
Keeping the rain, temps stay cooler
Www.wcbi.com – Ashleigh Bryant – 2024-07-18 18:07:52. SUMMARY: A stationary front will linger in Columbus, Mississippi, locking in rain chances and slightly cooler temperatures over the next several days. Thursday night will see clouds and scattered showers with temperatures dropping to the lower 70s. On Friday, high temperatures will only reach the low to mid-80s, with continued chances of rain and storms. The weekend forecast remains similar, with the stationary front keeping temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and continued possibilities of rain and thunderstorms.
Alabama DB Malachi Moore compares new teammate to former Tide fan-favorite
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Malachi Moore spoke with the media at SEC media days on Tuesday morning. Moore had high praise for incoming transfer and wide receiver Germie Bernard. “Germie Bernard reminds me of John Metchie when he was here, the way he runs routes and stems and has...
Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game
Four of Shelby County’s top softball players had a big part to play in a wild doubleheader at the North-South All-Star Game while going against the top rising seniors in the state. The post Thompson, Chelsea, Spain Park softball stars play key roles in North-South All-Star Game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
'A very hard worker': Georgia defensive back Jake Pope put potential on display at Alabama
DALLAS, Texas — Defensive back Jake Pope is preparing for an unusual situation at Georgia, where he is simultaneously one of the new guys but is also one of the more experienced players in the Bulldogs secondary. While Pope has had to make some adjustments since transferring to Georgia, his time with the Crimson Tide shows he's fully capable of getting up to speed.
Radio tower being relocated from UA’s Reese Phifer building after nearly 60 years
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A towering staple of the University of Alabama’s campus skyline is being moved, which caused a building to temporarily be evacuated Tuesday. The radio tower behind Reese Phifer Hall, which was first erected in 1955, is being taken down and moved to the UA Police Department on Campus Drive East. However, […]
46-year-old man missing since he failed to board Greyhound bus in Birmingham on Fourth of July
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man missing in Birmingham for more than two weeks. Cedric Williams, 46, has not been seen since July 3. On that Wednesday, according to Birmingham police, Williams boarded a Greyhound bus in Arkansas traveling to Louisiana with a stop in Birmingham.
Birmingham Police finding success removing suspected criminals and guns from the streets during Operation Knight Rider
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re getting an update on a Birmingham Police operation that was designed to crack down on exhibition driving in the Magic City. Birmingham Police say since the operation began back in April, they have towed 57 cars - 10 of those vehicles were stolen. The...
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