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Proposed Birmingham charter has not met enrollment numbers, says state commission
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission said Monday that Freedom Prep, a charter school slated to open in Birmingham this fall, missed a deadline to meet its enrollment numbers for the coming school year. In a June meeting, the commission approved an amendment to the school’s charter contract that included...
Investment firm launching aerospace hub in Northwest Alabama
CHEROKEE, Alabama — A new hub of aerospace manufacturing is on the horizon in rural Alabama. AE Industrial Partners is moving forward with its plans to transform a vast industrial facility in Colbert County into a high-tech center of innovation for aerospace and defense companies. The Boca Raton, Florida-based...
Rock the South sees 50K attendees
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rock the South saw around 50,000 attendees at this year’s three-day festival over the past weekend. The Cullman Police Department handled things inside the venue, while the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office managed everything outside the venue, including parking. Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said...
Meet the owner of local restaurant that features fried chicken, 'smackin cheese' and more
Charmaine Simpson, owner of Fat Momma Lucy’s, celebrated her restaurant being open at its current location, 3909 U.S. Highway 80 in Phenix City, Alabama for a year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning. The name honors the memory of Simpson's grandmother. Learn more here, and check out a few menu items in this short video.
Magneco/Metrel opens ahead of schedule at historic Gadsden steel site
GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) — A dedication and grand opening ceremony was held Friday for the company now occupying the former Gulf States Steel and Republic Steel industrial site in west Gadsden. The city said the Magneco/Metrel company occupies 100,000 square feet of space at the location. “I remember when...
Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama
Carlee Russell is speaking out one year after stunning the country by faking her kidnapping in Alabama. This marks the first time she’s spoken out on social media since the entire ordeal, including her subsequent charges, conviction, and sentencing. Carlee Russell Speaks Out On Her 27th Birthday Russell returned to Instagram to celebrate her 27th [...] The post Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama appeared first on The Shade Room.
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Southside police arrest five teens for vehicle break-ins
ETOWAH COUNTY, AL (WBMA) — In, Southside, AL, The Southside Police Department have arrested five teens on multiple counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle. This all began, Sunday, July 14, around 6:00 a.m., when officers responded to the area of Hall Drive and Sturkietown Road on a report of multiple vehicles being broken into. The teens, ranging from ages 15 to 17, reportedly stole various forms of property and a firearm. They were all charged through the juvenile court system.
Jacksonville State University Bids Farewell to Jack Hopper Dining Hall
Jacksonville, AL – Today marks the final day for the beloved Jack Hopper Dining Hall at Jacksonville State University, which will close its doors at 6 p.m. after 62 years of service. The closure paves the way for the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art dining facility on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 a.m. Located next […] The post Jacksonville State University Bids Farewell to Jack Hopper Dining Hall appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Birmingham police union delays vote on Chief Thurmond, awaits new legislation
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — In Birmingham, the Chapter for the Fraternal Order Police is softening its stance on Police Chief Scott Thurmond. The union was expected to formalize a no confidence vote this month, but it appears they will hold off for now. Chapter vice president Lawrence Billups says...
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