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Demopolis, Sweet Water in preseason Alabama Sports Writers Association poll
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two Marengo County teams are in the Alabama Sports Writers Association preseason high school football poll released on August 7. Sweet Water is ranked fourth in Class 1A. Demopolis is ranked 10th among Class 5A schools. The preseason Alabama Sports Writers Association high school...
Is the trend of high school transfer athletes increasing? The answer may be surprising
Has the number of high school student-athlete transfers increased in the last decade in the state of Alabama?. It certainly seems that way, but statistical data collected by the Alabama High School Athletic Association seems to indicate that is not completely accurate. If you purchase a product or register for...
Ray Edwards inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Ray Edwards of Valley was among 12 senior adults inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon in the conference center at the Marriott Hotel in Prattville. A standing-room-only crowd of several hundred people were gathered inside a large, ballroom-style setting to witness the program. Dedicated senior advocates from […] The post Ray Edwards inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is in the middle of major upgrades and enhancements to help State Parks’ guests embrace and enjoy Alabama’s natural beauty. State Parks Director Greg Lein said those projects span the entire state, with upgrades planned at many of the 21 Alabama State Parks. Lein gave updates on the projects from south to north, starting with the Gulf State Park Pier damaged during Hurricane Sally. The repairs and construction are progressing on schedule. “The Pier project is almost done and...
Update: Heat advisory issued for Baldwin County until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 2:15 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Baldwin County. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," adds the weather service. Weather service Heat safety:...
Alabama corrections chief discusses prison construction, staffing numbers
Alabama Corrections Commissioner John Hamm said Tuesday that the state is making progress in increasing prison security staff but will not meet a federal judge’s directive to add 2,000 more officers within a year.
Voter registration spikes in Alabama as Election Day approaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – With Election Day fast approaching, so is the deadline to register to vote. Secretary of State Wes Allen says the state has just over 3.8 million Alabamaians registered to vote, which he says is about 94% of voting-age residents in the state. “We’ve seen an uptick in registration, especially over the […]
Sherry Boatright, Barbara Whitehead inducted into Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Donald E. Green Active Adult Center was abuzz with celebration on Monday, Aug. 12, as two of its cherished members, Sherry Boatright and Barbara Whitehead, were inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. The intimate ceremony, held at their hometown activity center, honored their remarkable contributions to the community with heartfelt speeches, cake and joyous festivities. Honoring Sherry Boatright Boatright, a beloved resident of Hanceville, has been a beacon of inspiration at the Active Adult Center for over 18 years. As a dedicated dance instructor, she has enriched the lives of 25-30 senior citizens weekly through...
AL.com readers weigh in on the top QB recruit of all-time debate
Last week in our greatest of all-time series, AL.com took a look at the greatest quarterback recruits in the state of Alabama in the last three decades. We counted down our top seven recruits all the way to No. 1 – Westbrook Christian’s Brodie Croyle. If you purchase...
Evergreen man killed in ATV crash: ALEA
EVERGREEN, Ala. (WKRG) — An Evergreen man was killed Tuesday in a single-vehicle crash involving an all-terrain vehicle, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. According to a news release from ALEA, 31-year-old Macarthur Lymon Jr. was killed when the 2019 Polaris Ranger ATV he was driving left the roadway and overturned on Bookers Mill […]
City of Semmes looking into creating own school system
SEMMES, Ala. (WALA) - An area city is looking into the possibility of creating its own school system. The City of Semmes has hired consultants to do a study to determine the viability of the city creating its own school system and separating from the Mobile County Public School System.
Lightning strike in West Mobile a jolt for Ukrainian family's reunion plan
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Svetlana Skalabo has faced challenges before. She and her husband relocated to Mobile from war weary Ukraine. But as a violent thunderstorm pushed its way through Mobile Wednesday afternoon, they were about to be confronted by another. Their house had just been struck by lightning!
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