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Anglers hit the Dauphin Island coast for 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Friday wrapped up the first day of anglers fishing off Dauphin Island hoping to reel in a prized catch. Big fish, small fish, redfish, and even a “big black fish” all pulled out of the gulf for the 91st annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The rodeo had an estimated […]
Kiptoo resigns from UNA cross country program
FLORENCE, Ala. (July 19, 2024) – The University of North Alabama announced Friday that Evans Kiptoo has resigned from his position as head men’s and women’s cross country coach to accept a new position with another program. Kiptoo was hired to lead the UNA programs in May 2023. “We are thankful for Coach Kiptoo and his service to our cross country program,” said UNA Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney. “Evans is a talented cross country coach, and we wish him well on his new journey.” The search for a new Lions cross country coach begins immediately. For more information…
Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Merry Fishmas! The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is back!. A beautiful speckled trout was caught in the Gulf of Mexico Friday afternoon by an angler taking part in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. So why in the world, a short time later, was...
Alabama Champion: Steve Skipper shares how he went from gang member to royal artist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — From former gang member to one of the world's most revered artists, Birmingham's own Steve Skipper is our Alabama Champion. Skipper says faith in God helped lift him out of the gang. He was then directed by his faith to pursue his passion for art.
Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Alabama Department of Labor released its unemployment data for the state on July 19, which showed a spike in the unemployment rate in Chilton County. The county’s unemployment rate went up from 2.1% in May to 2.7% in June, and the rate for this June is higher than […] The post Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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)
CPD provides overnight update from Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South is rolling into its third and final day Saturday and Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said Friday night saw more heightened incidents and activity than day one. “Since the last update we have had nine more arrests, all adults,” Nassetta said. “The charges...
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