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Eight Crimson Tide Student-Athletes Named to USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Eight student-athletes from the Alabama track and field program (four men, four women) have been selected to the 2024 NCAA Men's and Women's Track & Field All-Academic Teams, selected by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The national office also...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
West Alabama program challenges those with intellectual disabilities
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A golden opportunity this summer for scores of people with intellectual disabilities in west Alabama. The JET program, sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, encourages high school students to explore employment opportunities beyond high school. The JET program has students scattered throughout the city....
DCH Creates reserved parking for pregnant patients
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, DCH Regional Medical Center has now added new parking for its expecting visitors. The Hospital has added reserved parking for pregnant patients that come to the hospital. The hospital says they are committed to enhancing convenience for expecting moms.
Alabama child care grant, bonus money is ending. What happens next?
Alabama child care facilities have an opportunity to get one last round of grants from a pot of federal money. Once that money runs out, advocates say, they expect the state’s child care crisis to get even worse. They say they need long term investments to sustain the rapidly declining industry.
“Save our Shrimpers” highlighting struggles of Gulf seafood industry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Shrimpers say their industry could be washed away by a glut of foreign product that continues to flood the market. A special event is being held this weekend to help raise awareness of an issue that has some teetering on the brink. The first step is know what you’re […]
North Alabama honors Father of the Blues with annual W.C. Handy Music Festival
The W.C. Handy Music Festival is returning to the Shoals. Music fans will join together by the thousands for the biggest tourism event in North Alabama. The festival boasts over 250 events and artists, spanning all across northwest Alabama. This includes Florence, Tuscumbia, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield and more. The events kick off on Thursday, July 18 and conclude Sunday, July 28, making for 11 days of events for every type of music-lover.
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
Kelvin Datcher wins Alabama House District 52 Democratic runoff
Birmingham City official Kelvin Datcher Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for a state House seat. As of 8:21 p.m. Tuesday, Datcher, deputy director of community development for Birmingham, had 831 votes (55%) in unofficial returns in the party runoff for House District 52. Frank Woodson, a nonprofit executive, had 675 votes (45%). In an interview […] The post Kelvin Datcher wins Alabama House District 52 Democratic runoff appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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