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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.
Montgomery commemorates 34th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
The M Transit and the City of Montgomery are holding special celebration in honor of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On July 26, individuals with disabilities are invited to enjoy complimentary rides as a token of appreciation and support for their rights and contributions to the community.
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...
Alabama is holding up to $1.3 billion in unclaimed cash. How much you could be owed.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — It was Amy Templeton's lucky day. It turns out that Alabama owes the McWane Center CEO money. “I've never gone on to check. I've never looked to see if I had any in Alabama,” Templeton said. Templeton's talking about Alabama's Unclaimed Property program. It holds...
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 […]
Florida fugitive nabbed in Autaugaville
PRATTVILLE − There was an elevated law enforcement presence Wednesday afternoon in Autaugaville as the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office assisted a Florida law enforcement agency in a murder investigation. The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida about a suspect who had a grand theft warrant and was a suspect in a murder, said Sheriff Mark Harrell. Tampa is in Manatee County. ...
Decatur City Schools to provide students with free breakfast and lunch
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Big changes are coming to Decatur City Schools just days before the start of the fall semester. Every student in the Decatur school system will get free breakfast and lunch. Decatur administrators officially approved the decision Wednesday night. Jenny Newton, the child nutrition supervisor for Decatur...
Trussville Mayor, Superintendent hosting town hall meeting on school needs, property tax vote tonight
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin will host a town hall meeting tonight, July 25, in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center where they will discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that would fund multiple school expansion projects. The pair will give a...
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
‘Jax State football is must-watch tv’: JSU wraps up Conference USA Football Kickoff media days
FRISCO, Texas. (WBRC) - Jacksonville State football wrapped up the Conference USA Football Kickoff this week at the PGA of America Headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The Gamecocks, who are coming off a 9-4 season and a bowl win in 2023 in their first year in the FBS, are entering year three under head coach Rich Rodriguez.
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