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Public tennis courts pave way for high school play, with graduation to a sport for a lifetime
Public tennis facilities and high school tennis are two of the biggest drivers of participation for the sport in the United States. Often, these two pillars of the game go hand in hand as school teams compete and practice at their local park or public tennis center. In celebration of...
Lodging group seeks increase in room fee, citing rise in Mobile hotel reservations
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mike Cowart owns three hotels in Downtown Mobile, so you might think he'd be the kind of guy who would embrace Mobile's Tourism Improvement District. But when he stepped up to the podium at the June 25th Mobile City Council meeting, it was anything but a friendly hug.
Mobile environmental group seeking volunteers to pick up litter alongside Alabama beach
A Mobile nonprofit is launching a new volunteer opportunity for those interested in making a difference in the coastal environment. The Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is introducing a new volunteer opportunity that promotes sea turtle conservation on the state’s Gulf Coast. The new Share the Beach Litter Patrol allows for volunteers to pick up trash on the beach while earning money for the ACF.
MCSO deputies uncover around $40,000 in stolen merchandise
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office says it uncovered tens of thousands of dollars in stolen merchandise this week. On Tuesday, MCSO conducted interstate patrols along I-10 Eastbound when they discovered a Toyota Corolla on the side of the road. Deputies say they approached the vehicle and asked the occupants to step out. […]
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
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