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SARCOA Launches Support Group for Older Relatives Caring for Children
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – The SARCOA Alabama Cares program coordinator, Jacquelyn Shope, recently started a support group to provide a supportive space and education for older adults caring for children. The first meeting of SARCOA’s Older Relatives Caring for Children (ORCC) support group took place this Thursday, with four individuals in attendance.
Arts Council rings in 42nd season
On Oct. 10, the Greenville Area Arts Council (GAAC) will host an unforgettable evening as it celebrates 42 seasons of live theater at the Ritz in downtown Greenville. The event will feature a red-carpet experience and a performance by The Black Jacket Symphony, showcasing the music of Elton John. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. […] The post Arts Council rings in 42nd season appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Alabama Marine Resources saltwater hatchery program showing continued success
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - An intense effort has been underway over the last decade to replenish dwindling stocks of inshore saltwater gamefish in Alabama. The program has seen much success, to a point where the state hatchery no longer breeds red drum. The focus is now on other species and Alabama anglers play a vital role in those efforts.
Alabama abortion law is not pro-life. It’s pro-strife
This is an opinion cartoon. Alabama’s draconian abortion ban is harsh enough on women and reproductive healthcare professionals in this state. Attorney General Steve Marshall now threatens to take his abortion punishment tour across state lines. Like the Alabama Supreme Court’s ‘frozen embryos are children’ ruling sent IVF shockwaves around the country, our leaders are never satisfied just to create hardship on its own people. Nope. They like to spread the chaos.
Elmore County school bus involved in accident in Wetumpka
A Wetumpka school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon. At the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Rivercrest Drive, a Kia Sportage hit a school bus. According to superintendent Richard Dennis and the Emergency Management Agency, there were no students injured. "The Kia Sportage went up under the...
Asher HaVon moves encore concert to The Anchor on Saturday
The encore concert by singer and Selma native Asher HaVon that was rescheduled to Aug. 30 has a new date and location. HaVon will perform on Saturday at 8 p.m. at The Anchor. Citing his busy schedule, the concert has been moved several times. It was originally set for Aug. 9 at Selma High, then moved to Aug. 30. However, it has now been moved to the Anchor on Franklin Street downtown.
Millbrook seeks to expand Fire Station 3 on Deatsville Highway
The City of Millbrook is planning to expand Fire Station 3, which is located on Deatsville Highway near the Pines Golf Course. The expansion was approved earlier this year and would allow for much-needed additional room for not just personnel but equipment. No one can question Millbrook is growing. With that growth comes the need for more personnel and services.
Prattville offers “meetup” spot for online transactions and more
In recent years buying, selling and meeting strangers online has become much more prevalent and even common practice in today’s day and age. Do you know there are specific Meetup Spots designated for these types of meet ups and transactions?. Located in front of the Public Safety HQ building...
The Extra Point: Headland vs. Abbeville
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) — Henry County rivals clashed on the gridiron Friday night. Abbeville hosted Headland for the 87th rendition of this rivalry game. In years past Headland has been the side with the advantage, winning 48 of the contests. Rams race to a 41-22 win over their county rival Abbeville.
9 years later, Auburn’s legendary War Eagle Supper Club re-opening
The closure of the War Eagle Supper Club in 2015 brought a wave of regret and nostalgia for Auburn University students who had been frequenting the notorious watering hole since the 1960s. One of those students, Vince Thompson (AU Class of 1984), had a different thought – someone needed to reopen the iconic club …and why not him?
Unity event brings together Selma High, Morgan students to honor teens who died
Selma-Dallas County pastors held a “Time of Unity & Reflection” event at Selma High on Thursday afternoon to honor sophomore Au’Terrious Walter, who died last weekend from injuries sustained in a shooting. The service was also held to honor the loss of another Selma teenager, Caden Tellier,...
13-year-old football player died during practice. He’s part of a national trend
In just the last few weeks, at least six teenaged football players have died. Their grieving families are now calling for better safety measures that may have helped save their sons. Ryan Craddock told NBC’s Sam Brock that his 13-year-old son, Cohen, had only been playing organized football for a...
Where to recycle in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — When it comes to recycling, central Alabama residents have various options. Here’s a list of recycling locations across central Alabama, as well as what items they will and will not accept: The Alabama Department of Environmental Management recently awarded $2.5 million in recycling grants to cities, counties, agencies and nonprofits across […]
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