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Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE
Crenshaw County Schools Superintendent Dodd Hawthorne announced his resignation following acceptance of a position with the Alabama State Board of Education. Hawthorne will take on the role of Assistant State Superintendent for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Workforce Development, effective August 16. Hawthorne highlighted critical challenges facing the state’s education department, emphasizing the need […] The post Hawthorne resigns, accepts new role with state BOE appeared first on Luverne Journal.
A first: Some grandparents/relatives taking care of children to get financial help
For some grandparents and relatives across Alabama raising children who are impacted by the opioid epidemic, some much-needed financial assistance is coming their way for the first time in state history.
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.
AHSAA moves basketball regional back to ASU while keeping one at Garrett
Alabama High School Athletic Association officials announced on Friday they would be placing a basketball regional back at Alabama State’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The regionals that had been previously held at the Acadome from 2007-2020 that later moved to Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena will be returning to Montgomery, along with the regional that has been held at Garrett Coliseum the past six years.
Community Foundation Update (07/20/2024)
The Central Alabama Community Foundation in Montgomery has announced a strategic partnership with the Community Foundation of East Alabama, which will now be known as the East Alabama Community Foundation. The partnership aims to enhance philanthropic services and community impact across a broader region of Alabama, including the eastern counties of Lee, Chambers, Russell, and Tallapoosa.
Montgomery man recounts armed home invasion
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery man says he was robbed at gunpoint in his home Monday night. It was after Jared Pflugh had settled in for the evening when he had some unexpected visitors knocking at his door. Pflugh said at first he disregarded the knocks when he did...
New park coming to Prattville
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - During Prattville Founders Day on Friday, Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr. announced plans to build a new park in the town. The Prattville Land Company has donated eight acres of land to be developed into Vista Point Park. The park will have an observation deck by...
Montgomery Ballet raising money for studio renovations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Ballet has launched a fundraising campaign to help renovate its new building at the Eastbrook shopping center at 405 Coliseum Blvd. The Montgomery Ballet had to move after its previous location on Fairview Avenue was condemned. The dance company says the new location has...
2024 AHSAA All-Star Sports Week | North Volleyball All-Stars Capture Thrilling 3-2 Victory
Montgomery, AL – In one of the most fiery matches in AHSAA North-South volleyball history, the North team secured a dramatic 3-2 win over the South on Thursday afternoon at the Cramton Bowl MultiPlex. The set scores were 23-25, 26-24, 23-25, 15-9, underscoring the intensity of the competition. This...
PAHS and Uncle Mick’s team up for Fundraiser to help animal shelter
The Prattville-Autauga Humane Shelter and and Uncle Mick’s are teaming up to fundraise for the fall needs of the Humane Shelter. Please help us get the word out,. Uncle Micks and the Prattville Autauga Humane Shelter are partnering to help raise needed funds for our furry friends. Plates are $25 and include a pound of shrimp along with potatoes, corn, and sausage. $5 per plate will go directly to PAHS. Tickets can be purchased by clicking on the QR Code attached. Dine in or drive through pickup available.
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