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ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced July 22 it has awarded more than $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Russellville Municipal Airport in Russellville, Ala., will receive $50,130 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $2,785 from a state grant to install runway end identifier lights for two of the airport’s runways. The City of Russellville will provide $2,785 in matching local funds for a total project value of $55,700.
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
Big Lots store closing list: Locations that are shutting down, 1 Alabama store closing
Discount retailer Big Lots is closing as many as 40 stores this year as the company struggles against inflationary headwinds and drops in consumer spending. In June, the company’s SEC filings indicated it will close between 35-40 stores this year. Big Lots closed 52 locations in 2023. The filing...
One person dead after overnight shooting in Sheffield
One person is dead after a shooting early Wednesday morning. Sheffield Police say it happened on the 1000 block of South Nashville Avenue. There is no suspect in custody and they are searching for the shooter. The shooting remains under investigation. WAAY 31 will provide updates as we receive them.
Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama
Carlee Russell is speaking out one year after stunning the country by faking her kidnapping in Alabama. This marks the first time she’s spoken out on social media since the entire ordeal, including her subsequent charges, conviction, and sentencing. Carlee Russell Speaks Out On Her 27th Birthday Russell returned to Instagram to celebrate her 27th [...] The post Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama appeared first on The Shade Room.
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice, child advocate Mark Kennedy has died
Mark Kennedy, a former Alabama Supreme Court Justice who helped start an organization to prevent child abuse because of what he saw on the bench, has died. Kennedy, 72, died peacefully at his home in Montgomery on July 17, surrounded by family according to his obituary. Kennedy, a native of...
Flight Works Alabama’s learning programs providing spark for aviation careers
MOBILE, Alabama — Flight Works Alabama — an institution set up to stimulate interest in aviation careers among young people — is delivering on its mission as its education and workforce development programs generate international attention. The facility in Mobile, created as a partnership between the State...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
Young singer from Alabama receives golden buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’
A star was born in Alabama thanks to “America’s Got Talent” on July 9. Rising artist Reid Wilson from Montgomery received the golden buzzer on season 19, episode 6 of the popular talent competition show. The 14-year old sang a rendition of “You Don’t Own Me” by...
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