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U.S. judge upholds LGBTQ student protections in a win for the Biden administration
A federal judge in Alabama on Tuesday refused to block the Biden administration from enforcing new anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students in four Republican-led states, breaking with six other judges who have said the rules are invalid. U.S. District Judge Annemarie Axon in Birmingham in a 122-page ruling, rejected various...
Alabama built rocket successfully launches secret Space Force satellite
The Atlas V rocket, built at the United Launch Alliance factory in Decatur launched its final National Security satellite during an early morning blast off at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Florida’s Atlantic coast. Although this marks the end of military launches for the Atlas-V, this type of Alabama rocket may see extra work carrying NASA’s Starliner, once the new space capsule is certified as safe to fly operational missions to and from the International Space Station.
Alabama beachgoers, here’s why your phones could buzz more — and how it could help save a life
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama introduced Lulu’s Law, a new law that would send out an emergency alert if a shark has attacked someone or if beach conditions make a shark attack more likely. The law is named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin who was bitten by a […]
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think. You will soon be able to show your pirate pride with a new Alabama license plate. But before you conjure up ideas of walking the plate and yo, ho, ho, things aren’t quite what they seem.
'A homecoming of sorts;' Chris Foster returns to Brookwood, this time as head football coach
In 2004, when Chris Foster graduated from Brookwood High School, unbeknownst to him he'd be returning to his alma mater two decades later — this time as head football coach. In January, Foster was officially welcomed back to the Brookwood community when he was announced as the 33rd head coach in program history. Foster replaces former coach Mike Bramblett at the helm of the Panthers program. ...
Alabama gets 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper; boxes allow anonymous, secure surrender of infants
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box is now in place in Jasper, state Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed announced Wednesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to allow the safe surrender of an infant, anonymously and with no questions asked. The idea is to provide a life-saving alternative for a desperate parent who might otherwise abandon an infant in an unsafe place.
Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State
Sometimes our hard work is rewarded with an unexpected opportunity when we don’t realize that anyone even noticed. Jaquarius Billingsley, a senior at Lanett High School, was surprised but excited when he was chosen to represent the school at the Alabama Boys State sponsored by the American Legion this summer. When asked what he’s learned […] The post Jaquarius Billingsley represents Lanett at Alabama Boys State appeared first on Valley Times-News.
New grocery store in Fairfield helps to combat food insecurity
Fairfield, AL (WBMA) — Carver Jones Market is a new grocery store opening up in Fairfield. The city has been without its own grocery store since the Walmart closed back in 2016. The minority owned grocery store is expected to increase access to fresh food within the food desert....
Publix opens in Wetumpka as anchor of the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse
WETUMPKA − Publix held a grand opening for its new Wetumpka grocery store Wednesday morning. The 48,000-square-foot grocery store and pharmacy is the anchor of the Shoppes at Fort Toulouse, which is off U.S. 231. There's another 7,000 square feet of space in the center. Landing the Publix is the culmination of an effort...
Land Trust expands trail access on Huntsville’s Green Mountain
HUNTSVILLE — Land Trust of North Alabama has expanded recreational access on Green Mountain in South Huntsville with the creation of a 3.2-mile trail. The official opening of Green Mountain Trail makes a new area of the mountain available for public use. Referred to as Green Mountain North, the...
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