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Alabama linguist is fixin' to tell you what makes Wiregrass dialects unique
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe.
Local US Transplant Games Participants Win Big
Several local athletes traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, last week for the 2024 Transplant Games of America, a biennial Olympic-style event promoting organ donation and celebrating second chances at life. “It's such a great event, lots of emotion, but lots of very warm feelings,” stated Team Alleghenies member, Jim Uhrig.
YMCA shares safest swimsuits for kids while swimming
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - To ensure you and your family are safe while swimming this summer, the YMCA is warning you about the kind of swimsuits you wear. Besides knowing how to swim, knowing what to wear while swimming can be just as important. Trey Sullivan, the Shades Valley YMCA...
Chief of Police named for Florence Police Department
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The City of Florence has a new Chief of Police as of Monday afternoon. The City of Florence Civil Service Board promoted Deputy Chief Mike Holt to fill the position. “I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to lead the men and women of the...
Let off the gas! 'Operation Southern Slow Down' in effect now through July 21 in Georgia
Are you one to speed when you think no one will catch you? Fair warning: This week is Operation Southern Slow Down. This is a multi-state initiative with law enforcement agencies from Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according to Georgia State Patrol Capt. Michael Burns via email. The participating agencies will be increasing their presence for cracking down on speeding and aggressive driving. ...
Tyson Sells GA Poultry Complex, Alabama Field Days
With your Southeast Regional Ag News, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network. Tyson Foods, Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farms, the company announced last week. According to a statement from Tyson, the decision to...
Capitol Journal – July 12, 2024
We’re covering the latest from Alabama government & politics, including some promising economic news and the $550 million DOT grant for the Mobile bridge and bayway project. Joining me for interviews are Congressman Dale Strong, Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell, Nancy Dennis of the Alabama Retail Association and Hunter McDonald of The Locker Room here in Montgomery.
Celebrate Alabama agriculture with Sweet Grown Alabama Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Sweet Grown Alabama, the state’s non-profit agricultural branding program, is hosting a day to celebrate all the wonderful produce grown in Alabama. On July 13, farmers markets across the state will host special events to celebrate all things grown in Alabama!. In the River Region,...
Parkside Outreach Program to host Back-to-School Bash Saturday, July 27
BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Parkside Outreach Program is gearing up for its third annual Back-to-School Bash. This family friendly event will feature a host of fun and resources for all ages, with a special focus on the needs of incoming students and families who may face insecurities with housing, food or finances. The morning’s fun will consist of larger-than-life inflatable slides and bouncy houses, face painting, train rides, live music all morning long and tasty treats like a free lunch and sno-cones. Children are welcome to play while meeting the school’s students, faculty and staff in a fun, light-hearted atmosphere. While the...
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