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Three Alabama universities cut their DEI programs
A trio of Alabama universities, in compliance with state law, will dissolve their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and move the employees to other positions. The University of Alabama, with campuses across the state, has gutted the programs at three locations: Birmingham, Huntsville, and the main campus at Tuscaloosa. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the […]
Biden-Harris Administration announces $20.4M in funding to address pollution, stimulate economic growth in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WBRC) - Leaders with Land and Minerals Management traveled to Vestavia Hills, Alabama Wednesday to announce more than $20.4 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help address pollution, create jobs, and spur economic opportunities in the state. Millions of Americans live...
Most immigrants coming to US are ‘garbage,’ Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville says
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, in an interview Tuesday on the Fox Business show “Kudlow,” said most immigrants coming into the country are “garbage.”. Referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Joe Biden said in 2021 would have special duties related to addressing the roots of immigration at the southern border, Tuberville overstated the number of people crossing the border.
Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies
The Ozark Dale County Public Library is one of the latest battlegrounds over LGBTQ books. BRENDA SIMECHAK VIA FACEBOOK. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Ozark-Dale Public Library has been closed for the past week as the staff works furiously to ensure that books in the children and young adult sections comply with new policies passed by the board.
Woman at heart of Geneva Co. Alabama ‘love triangle’ shooting arrested in Florida
HOLMES COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A woman at the center of a deadly “love triangle” in Geneva County has been arrested on drug charges in the Florida panhandle just months after her husband was found guilty. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, Penny Carnley was arrested on Saturday, July 20, during a traffic stop […]
Geneva man arrested for grand theft charges in Washington County
A resident of Geneva, AL, was arrested on July 24 on charges of grand theft. On July 7, WCSO deputies responded to a construction site on Cook’s Mill Rd. regarding a grand theft incident. Surveillance photos depict an older model Toyota Tundra entering the construction site, connecting to a 6 x 14 utility trailer, and departing the area.
VIDEO: New trade added to SRTC's dual enrollment program in Bainbridge
As many trades focus on industry there's a new opportunity for those with different interest. According to Southern Regional Technical College, barbers' pay can range from roughly $34,890 to $37,650.
Washington County School District Hosts 2024 Safety Training Furnished by Washington County Sheriff’s Office on July 24, 2024
Washington County School District administrators, teachers, and staff attended the 2024 Safety Training on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, as seen in these contributed photos. WCSD extends their gratitude to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and WCSD Director Kim Register for ensuring our district is well-equipped with the proper training to keep our students and staff safe.
Chipley basketball legends return home for youth camp
CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) — Chipley alums, Trent Forrest and Alex Hamilton hosted a youth basketball camp on Thursday. Forrest and Hamilton are two of the biggest names to ever come out of Chipley High School. “Just being able to know people from a small town like this can make it to be a professional athlete,” […]
Man dies at 27 from heat exposure at a Georgia prison, lawsuit says
DECATUR, Ga. — (AP) — The Georgia sun scorched the slab of concrete beneath Juan Carlos Ramirez Bibiano’s body when nurses found him in a puddle of his own excrement, vomiting, according to a complaint. Officers left Ramirez in an outdoor cell at Telfair State Prison on...
Dothan Police Seek Public’s Help in Murder Investigation
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – On July 20, 2024, Dothan Police responded to reports of a stabbing near the intersection of West Powell and Linden Street. Officers found Damon Goodson, 53, of Dothan, lying in the roadway with a stab wound to his upper torso. Goodson was taken to a local hospital in critical condition, underwent surgery, and was placed on life support. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries on July 21, 2024.
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death.
ADSFR Results Show Evidence of Flounder Rebound
By David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers […]
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