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29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting
A local business in Dozier celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Crenshaw County chamber of commerce, inviting friends and family to learn more about the new business. The venture, 29 and Main, is a new convenience store in Dozier, owned and operated by Celia and Tony Kelley, who work alongside their family and friends […] The post 29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year
The Covington County Board of Education approved 13 personnel matters during a special called meeting on Wednesday, July 17. The board approved the following personnel matters: Leave of Absence The board granted a medical leave of absence with benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act to Bridget Williams, bus driver at Red Level School retroactive […] The post CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
GALLERY: Covington County DYW program to be held Saturday at LBW Dixon Center
The Covington County Distinguished Young Women Program will be held on Saturday, July 20, at LBW Community College’s Dixon Center for the Performing Arts with two shows at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Unstoppable.” The participants will be split into two groups. Group A will include participants 1-9 and Group B […] The post GALLERY: Covington County DYW program to be held Saturday at LBW Dixon Center appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
TROY teams with ESCC and LBW to provide smooth pathway for students pursuing EET undergraduate degree
Agreements with two community colleges will help pave a pathway to Troy University for students seeking four-year degrees in Electronics Engineering Technology. Partnering with TROY are Enterprise State Community College and Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, both of which operate two-year programs in the field of electronics engineering. “We are...
Ozark shooting investigation leads to second arrest
OZARK, Ala. (WDHN) – A second arrest has been made in connection to a shooting at a party in Ozark that happened on May 5. During the party, a verbal altercation led to a physical one, which led to multiple shots being fired into the party from the parking lot behind the local business where it was being held, with one attendant being injured.
Andalusia Stingrays continue winning ways to claim fourth district championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Andalusia Stingrays won their fourth district championship in a row on Saturday, July 13. Head coach Darren Forry gave all praise to his kids and parents. “This is all about those kids that put in the hard work over the past couple months...
Alabama executes Keith Edmund Gavin for 1998 killing at ATM
ATMORE − The State of Alabama executed Keith Edmund Gavin by lethal injection Thursday evening for the 1998 murder of a North Alabama delivery truck driver at a bank ATM. Gavin, 64, was convicted of killing William C. Clayton Jr., 68. Clayton had gotten off work and drove his van to an ATM at a bank in Centre, in Cherokee County, to withdraw cash to take his wife to dinner, state and federal court records show. Cherokee County is in northeast Alabama. Gavin went up to the van and shot Clayton at least two times, then drove off in the van, records state.
Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Superintendent of Crenshaw County Schools Dodd Hawthorne has announced his resignation following his acceptance of a position with the Alabama State Board of Education. Hawthorne will take on the role of Assistant State Superintendent for Career & Technical Education (CTE) & Workforce Development, effective August 16th. Hawthorne highlighted the critical challenges […] The post Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE appeared first on Luverne Journal.
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Unsettled weather continues through the weekend, Heavy rain could lead to flooding issues
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some downpours are possible. Lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Tomorrow: The cold front will stall over Central to South Alabama on Friday. This will set off more numerous showers and storms especially during the afternoon and evening. Some heavy rain and gusty […]
Perry installed as president of State Bar
At its annual meeting on June 29, the Alabama State Bar installed Demopolis attorney Taylor T. “Tom” Perry, Jr. as the 149th president of the 19,600-member organization. Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker administered the oath. “I’m proud, honored, and humbled to be the 149th president of the Alabama State Bar,” said newly installed […] The post Perry installed as president of State Bar appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Sales tax holiday set for this weekend
The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight on the following Sunday, pursuant to §40-23-210 to §40-23-213, Code of Alabama 1975. Counties and municipalities are also able to join the sales tax holiday if they pass a resolution each year or pass a resolution […] The post Sales tax holiday set for this weekend appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Ala – With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
Holeman elected to state bankers board
Robertson Banking Company President and CEO William Gary Holemon was recently elected to the Alabama Bankers Association Board of Directors. New board members were appointed at the Association’s annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee in early June. Each board member serves a three-year term. Mr. Holemon’s banking career spans over 40 years. He has served as […] The post Holeman elected to state bankers board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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