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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wiregrass feeling the effects of the Global Outage
WIREGRASS, Ala. (WDHN)—A mass cyber outage has impacted almost all aspects of life globally, even here in the Wiregrass. A significant technology outage impacted the entire globe in the early hours of Friday morning. According to reports–a faulty software update from the Texas-based cybersecurity company ‘Crowdstrike’ impacted all computers...
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
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...
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