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Two Dallas County residents graduate from Mississippi State
Two former Morgan Academy graduates earned degrees from Mississippi State University. Emily Strickland and Sawyer Hopkins were among 3,500 graduates on MSU’s spring graduation list. Hopkins, who graduated from Morgan Academy in 2018, received a master’s degree in science from MSU’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Strickland, who graduated from Morgan Academy in 2020, […] The post Two Dallas County residents graduate from Mississippi State appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Former Alabama running back retires from the NFL
Former Alabama running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons on Friday afternoon. “Hard to believe eight seasons have come and gone,” Drake wrote on his Instagram account. “I’ve loved the journey -- the wins, the moments big and small, the comradery, the energy, all of it. I can’t say I loved everything (if you’ve ever done training camp in Miami you can relate, lol), but certainly appreciate the lows and the grind, and know those moments grew me as a football player and more importantly as a person. Ready to enjoy a little retirement and see where the next chapter takes me. Thanks to everyone that was along for the ride with me -- wouldn’t change a thing.”
Hospice company with office in Demopolis agrees to pay $19M after lawsuit
Hospice company Gentiva will pay $19.428 million after a lawsuit that accused it of submitting false claims and retained overpayments for services for patients who were not eligible to receive hospice benefits under federal health programs. In an announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Alabama,...
Alabama leaders speak out after two mass shootings in one week
State leaders in Alabama are expressing concern after two mass shootings occurred within a week. The incidents have sparked worry and prompted officials to consider measures to ensure the safety of residents. Over the weekend, four individuals lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident that occurred in Birmingham. Additionally,...
Alabama-born drummer rocks the RNC stage with band Sixwire
by Blair Moore, Tribune feature writer MILWAUKEE, WI. — If you watched the Republican National Convention this week, you probably heard the Nashville house band everyone is buzzing about: Sixwire. The group’s drummer, Chuck Tilley, has deep Alabama roots. Tilley grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where his musical journey began. He was banging on toy […]
Alabama Medicaid Agency impacted by Crowdstrike outage
The Alabama Medicaid Agency said Friday it had been affected by the global system outage caused by a glitch in a software update to Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity program. The agency canceled a Friday afternoon meeting on dental services “because of system outages and other circumstances,” said Melanie Cleveland, spokesperson for Alabama Medicaid. Cleveland confirmed the […] The post Alabama Medicaid Agency impacted by Crowdstrike outage appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
One suspect charged in disappearance, death of Newbern man found burned in Dallas
An outpouring of concern on social media last week turned to grief on Monday as law enforcement authorities announced that Christian Moore, above, missing since Thursday, had been found dead in Dallas County. Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Dept. has since made one arrest related to Moore’s death. As of...
Summer sounds kick off in Greenville
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce launched its annual Summertime Concert Series on July 11 at Few Street Park in downtown Greenville. The event, which runs every Thursday through the second week of August, is a free celebration filled with music, games, and family fun. “This is the first one for this year,” said Chamber […] The post Summer sounds kick off in Greenville appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Selma City Schools makes new hires
Selma City Schools has announced several new hires as the new school year approaches. The district hired Selma police department's former assistant chief Natasha Fowlkes as the third and final School Resource Officer. Fowlkes resigned on July 2 from her job as assistant chief of Selma police after being on leave for a month during an investigation of possible wrongdoing.
Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal
The Vine sponsored Movie Night at its church Friday night. Ticket donations and concessions raised more than $3,000 for Sav-A-Life’s future building project. Jane Ward, executive director of Sav-A-Life Womens Center in Troy, said she wanted to thank The Vine Church for its fundraising efforts on behalf of Sav-A-Life. Proceeds from Movie Night will be […] The post Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
4-H organizes lesson in paints, plants
On Tuesday, Crenshaw County’s 4-H brought children together to learn about nature and the world around them through art. Alongside Charlotte Petre, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, children learned more about watercolor, exposure paper and the different species of plants around Crenshaw County. “They need to learn about what is around them, how it impacts their […] The post 4-H organizes lesson in paints, plants appeared first on Luverne Journal.
One-vehicle accident near Lauderdale on highway 45
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Mississippi Highway Patrol worked a one-vehicle crash on Highway 45 near Mount Olive Church Road on Saturday morning. A 2018 Mazda SUV was traveling North on highway 45, hydroplaned and then ran off the road. According to Sergeant Jameka Moore of MHP, the driver was not...
Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Billingsley High School’s Sadie Primm suited up for the South All-Stars in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Softball Game in Montgomery on July 17. Part of the 28th annual AHSAA North-South All-Star Week, Primm was selected as a member of the South All-Stars team to showcase some of the best […] The post Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
White Hall sewage disposal presents unique complications
Regina Moore lives with her family on Kennedy Drive in White Hall. She, like others living within the town limits but outside the area of an existing municipal sewer system, are searching for solutions to their wastewater disposal problems. White Hall Mayor Delmartre Bethel said the town is working to expand its sewer system which […]
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Warm, muggy and unsettled this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Staying unsettled for Saturday with another round of showers and storms. Overnight storms have moved out which will allow us a brief break, showers and storms will likely build once again before midday and continue into the afternoon. A front will stall out over the southeast and...
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
Look Back ... to a proposal for regional primaries, 1999
Jul. 19—July 19, 1949, in The Star: In state news, Alabama Attorney General A. A. Carmichael will not be taking Julius Vance Harper, 21, back into custody to complete a 10-year sentence for the theft of $5. In Trenton, N.J., today, Federal District Judge Phillip Forman declined to send the Black labor camp escapee back to the Heart of Dixie, finding very credible Harper's testimony that he had ...
Montgomery police seeking location of man wanted for SORNA violation
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking a man for allegedly violating the Sex Offender Registration Notification Act or SORNA. According to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, the suspect has been identified as John Sides, 54. He is described as a white male standing at 5’3” in height and weighing approximately 145 pounds.
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