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Meet 6 Alabama college graduates who won prestigious awards
It’s around that time when students from all over Alabama are making huge life decisions. For many, college is just the beginning, and the very first step is applying for a scholarship. We’ve recognized 5 hard-working students who earned scholarships for this academic year and are on the journey...
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor...
Below-average temperatures - in July? Enjoy them while they last
Alabama’s sometimes-wet weather pattern will continue on Thursday, according to forecasters, with scattered rain and storms in the forecast for much of the state. But it will keep temperatures a bit cooler than average in some spots, according to the National Weather Service. It was even record cool in...
Cypress Landing RV Park named Butterfly Sanctuary
Written and Submitted to the Star-News by Cypress Landing RV Park Owner/General Manager Brody Brown Site also earns place on Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail Cypress Landing RV Park on Gantt Lake has recently been recognized as a certified butterfly sanctuary by the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). This certification marks a significant milestone for the campground, […] The post Cypress Landing RV Park named Butterfly Sanctuary appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Another Alabama Red Lobster location reported closed
Tuscaloosa’s Red Lobster became the latest location of the chain to close in Alabama. According to the corporate website, the restaurant is no longer listed as open. In May, Red Lobster abruptly closed the doors of some 50 restaurants, including four locations in the state - in Auburn, Decatur, Huntsville and Mobile.
Alabama argued to keep Lowe’s shoplifter in prison. Roy Moore came to his defense.
Last year, Alabama’s top prosecutor said the parole system is working, and “dangerous offenders are largely the only ones left behind bars.” Was he right? Thousands of people in Alabama lockups are eligible for parole, and each year fewer and fewer are freed. In this series, Denied: Alabama's broken parole system, AL.com highlights several recent cases. You can decide if Attorney General Steve Marshall was right when he said "there is simply nobody else to 'reform.'"
Police chief reacts to proposed Alabama bill aimed at reducing crime
CALERA, Ala. (WIAT) – One Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill that if signed into law would grant the attorney general or governor the power to appoint an interim police chief in a city that’s deemed to have high crime rates. Calera Police Chief David Hyche says addressing high crime levels goes beyond just one […]
Alabama: Your Dimes Could Bank You $450,000, Check Your Change
You have better odds of finding one of these coins than winning the lottery!. I always want to mention that any quarter prior to 1965 is silver!. I check every quarter I see. There is another coin that can line your pockets with up to $450,000.00. That’s a lot of...
Former Rep. John Rogers seeks hearing on allegations he broke plea agreement
Attorney for former Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham, requested a hearing Tuesday to determine whether Rogers broke a plea agreement, as prosecutors allege. Rogers’ attorneys filed an objection to a portion of the plea agreement in June, which federal prosecutors voided the agreement. In filings on Friday and Tuesday, Rogers claimed that he was not aware […]
Chipley, Florida Garden Club ‘Yard of the Month’ Awarded by Chair Dorothy Odom to Bessie and Marcus Russ at 745 Orange Street
At Thursday Night Lights on July 18th, Chipley Garden Club’s Yard of the Month Chair Dorothy Odom presented the July 2024 Yard of the Month certificate to Bessie & Marcus Russ at 745 Orange Street. The Russes stay busy gardening in their yard and helping to bring beauty to...
2025 Alabama commit taking heat for canceling weekend visit to another SEC team
It's been a funny week for 2025 Alabama commit Caleb Cunningham. After committing to the Crimson Tide last week, reports suggested he would still attend Auburn's Big Cat weekend. With plenty of replies from Tigers fans saying he was going to flip his commitment, Cunningham took to X to post, "I don't care what nobody says. There is no flipping."
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