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State economy on the rise, national economy in trouble, per Alabama Treasurer
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer spoke at the Houston County Republican Women’s event Thursday afternoon. Boozer gave an update on the state economy and the concern for the rising national debt in an election year. At the state level, Boozer said the economy is growing...
Ashford High cracking down on cell phones in classrooms
ASHFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — While cell phone use in the classroom was already prohibited, Houston County School leaders are now enforcing it as Ashfordd High School students will have to lock up their phones to stay focused in the classroom. “The biggest issue is concentration and loss of instruction...
Dothan insurance agent schemed to steal thousands: Charges
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan woman faces insurance fraud charges after a lengthy investigation that expanded to state agents. Records show grand jurors indicted Allison Dawn Benton Davis, 53, who turned herself in at the Houston County Jail on Wednesday. The multi-count indictment shows that she defrauded insurance companies,...
More Dothan streets to undergo resurfacing
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — From Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, several Dothan streets will undergo resurfacing work. Overlook Drive (John D. Odom Road to Murphy Mill Road) Maypop Court (Overlook Drive to Overlook Drive) Anna Lee Drive (Burbank Street to cul-de-sac) Cricket Court (Overlook Drive to Overlook...
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.
Alabama State Parks introduce advanced reservation window for residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Heads up, campers! Starting August 1, Alabama residents will have a new advantage when booking reservations at Alabama State Parks. The state is introducing the 'Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window,' which allows residents to book campground accommodations, including RV sites and camping sites, up to 13 months in advance. This is one month earlier than for out-of-state travelers.
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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...
Lowndes Academy earns AISA accolades
The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) recently recognized Lowndes Academy for its excellence among schools throughout Alabama. The association has named Lowndes a Blue Ribbon School, an honor reserved for institutions of learning which meet standards of excellence in areas like ACT scores, professional development for teachers and a variety of academic areas. “It’s a […]
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
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