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Unredacted Alabama court documents shed new light on execution procedures
Unredacted documents posted by Alabama officials in the federal courts’ electronic filing system reveal new details about the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution carried out in January, including the identity of the state’s execution captain, his impressions from inside the death chamber and the concerns of another inmate who is set to die by the same punishment.
Timothy Hatch, MPA, REHS, Honored with Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- NSF, a global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) today announced Timothy Hatch, MPA, REHS as the 2024 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award. The award recognizes Hatch for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of environmental and public health. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240719482666/en/ L-R: Pedro Sancha, President and CEO, NSF; Timothy Hatch, District Health Administrator for the State of Alabama Department of Public Health; Dr. David Dyjack, CEO of NEHA (Photo: Business Wire)
Fort Deposit youths arrested for Montgomery murder
Lowndes County Sheriff’s investigators arrested two Fort Deposit teens Saturday in connection with a Montgomery murder. Sheriff Chris West announced the arrests July 20 after investigators captured two 16-year-old black males wanted for the July 18 murder of a Hispanic male in West Montgomery. According to Investigator Randell Johnson, a team of investigators completed the […]
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.”
FAMU head softball coach Camise Patterson departs for fellow SWAC program Alabama State
Florida A&M is in search of a new head softball coach. After two seasons leading the Rattlers, Camise Patterson resigned to become the Alabama State Hornets’ head softball coach. Like...
New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum
The staff of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama is always looking for new and different ways to promote the museum and to make visitors’ visits more informative and more enjoyable. Barbara Tatom and her staff realized that a change in the museum’s exterior signage would make it more attractive and provide information that would make […] The post New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Andalusia eyes grant for park improvements
If awarded, grant would help fund modern playground at Robinson Park The Andalusia City Council this week agreed to apply for grant funding to enhance one of the city’s oldest parks. The council agreed to apply for a Community Development Block Grant during a meeting on Tuesday that, if awarded, would be used for a new […] The post Andalusia eyes grant for park improvements appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Freeport launches Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project celebrating port history with local art
Freeport, Florida – Launched in an exciting mix of local legacy and artistic expression, the City of Freeport, in association with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), has started the “Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project.” Several concrete anchor castings, created and decorated by local artisans, will be placed all across the city to highlight public areas and honor the rich port history.
Drug bust leads to four arrested in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested four individuals for trafficking and the sale of fentanyl on Saturday. The Bonifay Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the arrest. On July 19, HCSO investigators set up a purchase of fentanyl […]
Unresponsive child pulled from water in Destin
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, a child was rescued from the water at Norriego Point Public Beach Access in Destin. According to the Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office, after the child was located face down a family member and bystander performed CPR until the Coast Guard arrived and took over. Officials said the child and […]
Florida tourists warned not to take selfies with ‘bear clearly not in the mood’
In Tampa, Florida, tourists and residents are being warned by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to stay away from bears and to keep their distance instead of trying to approach for selfies. According to the Facebook page for the sheriff’s department, deputies have been monitoring a bear on the...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A traffic stop in Bonifay has led to one woman under arrest. Officials with the Holmes County Sheriff’s say a deputy was conducting a traffic stop on a black Cadilac that was being driven by Brooke Reynolds on Highway 79 on Friday. They say...
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.
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