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Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
Extra Point Previews: Geneva County Bulldogs
HARTFORD, Ala (WDHN) — Sometimes you can’t really mince words when it comes to high school football. Not every team is successful every year, but going winless is another level of pain for any athlete. The Geneva County Bulldogs and new Head Coach Al Gilmore want to make sure they never feel that feeling again. […]
Troy All-Stars remain alive in Dixie Belle’s World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a long weather delay, the Troy All-Stars – representing Alabama – remain alive in the Dixie Softball Belle’s (16U) World Series. After starting the tournament off with a win over Louisiana on July 20, the Belles dropped game two to...
Thomas honored by County Commission resolution
Doris C. Thomas, who passed away in May, was honored with a resolution of memoriam from the Crenshaw County Commission for her work and dedication to the community and her family. Thomas’s friends and family gathered in the Campground Methodist Church building, where her children, Andy Thomas, Angie Morgan and Stewart Thomas accepted the award […] The post Thomas honored by County Commission resolution appeared first on Luverne Journal.
The First Presbyterian Church of Chipley
Founded in 1896, the First Presbyterian Church of Chipley saw its congregation gather in a new building on 4th Street and Watts Avenue by 1904. This church housed a significant bell, the fourth-largest bell produced by the C.S. Bell Company of Ohio, around 1898, costing approximately $165 (equivalent to nearly $5,000 today). Weighing almost 1,500 pounds, this bell was moved to the current church in 1938 and has continued to ring ever since. The details of how it was relocated and elevated three stories remain unknown.
UA Strengthens Commitment to Rural Communities Through STARS College Network
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The University builds...
Are Alabama drivers required to use headlights in rain?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Alabama experiences its summer rainy season, drivers across the state are reminded of the importance of vehicle safety laws, particularly regarding the use of headlights during inclement weather. Drivers are required by law to turn on their headlights when it rains, ensuring safer conditions on the road.
The Weather Authority: Wet pattern continues with below average temperatures
RADAR CHECK: Large areas of mostly light rain are moving across Alabama early this morning as an upper trough persists just to the west. Expect occasional rain today along with a few thunderstorms; temperatures will hover in the upper 70s and low 80s most of the day with a cloudy sky. We note the average high for Birmingham on July 24 is 91.
‘A giant step back for the state’: University of Alabama System closes DEI offices
Following the state ruling, all three institutions in the University of Alabama (UA) Systems across the state officially closed their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices today.
3 Drug-Free Cities In Alabama – After Long A Time, Check Deeply!
WFCN – In a state that frequently faces problems related to substance usage, the success of being drug-free is a source of inspiration and pride. The epidemic of drug abuse and its repercussions is a national problem, and Alabama is no exception. On the other hand, three Alabama cities...
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