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Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
Foley Moves Forward with Downtown Entertainment District
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The entertainment district proposed for Foley could bring more business and activity to downtown without leading to problems with disruptive behavior. The Foley City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to establish an entertainment district in the downtown area west of...
The Nature Conservancy Recommended to Receive $12 Million NOAA Grant for Gulf of Mexico Community Resilience Projects
The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) Gulf of Mexico Program is being recommended to receive a $12 million grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) 2023 Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grant Competition. This significant funding will be dedicated to the GulfCorps Resilience Collaborative (GRC) to engage...
Foley looking for input on proposed aquatics center
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley is holding a meeting Tuesday to get public input about a proposed aquatics center. MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley is holding a meeting Tuesday to get public input about a proposed aquatics center. From City of Foley:. Foley residents...
Marlin almost spears fisherman in Gulf of Mexico
Shocking footage captured the moment a massive blue marlin nearly killed a fisherman in the Gulf of Mexico. Fairhope Fishing Company shared a clip of the freak accident onboard the Jubilee Monday on TikTok. A group of fishermen were reeling in a gigantic marlin when it swiftly jumped on board.
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Airbus marks milestones in project to build new A320 assembly line in Mobile
MOBILE, Alabama — An expansion project that will double the production space at Airbus’ U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Mobile is passing key milestones as it moves forward on schedule for completion next year. Airbus recently held a “topping out” ceremony for a new A320 Final Assembly Line (FAL)...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Umbrella Alert Included for Alabama’s Weekly Weather Outlook
A stationary front lingering over the region will drench much of the eastern half of the country this week. Breaking News, News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, National Weather Service in Birmingham, James Spann, Weekday Temperature Guide, West Alabama Weekday Temperature Guide, Alabama Weekday Temperature Guide, Temperature Shift, Alabama Temperature Shift, West Alabama Temperature Shift, Spring in Alabama, Spring in West Alabama, Summer in Alabama, Summer in West Alabama.
Alabama promoting aerospace growth at Farnborough Airshow
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Farnborough International Airshow is a premier aerospace industry trade event that occurs biennially and will commence today. The trade show will showcase aerospace manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, and Alabama hopes to continue building on its recent growth. Alabama has a lengthy list of...
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