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On 'Main Street' Alabama, Independence Day reconnects community
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Let Freedom Ring, is an annual event described as a “party with a purpose," according to Mary Helmer Wirth,...
Two northwest Alabama airports receive money for improvements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVA) — Two airports in northwest Alabama received money for improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced. The Posey Field Airport in Haleyville received $236,433 — a combination of federal, state and local money — for improvements to its southeast hangar. The Russellville Municipal Airport...
Father accused of stuffing his son’s body in freezer dies while out on bond
HENRY COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) – The father accused of causing the death of his 19-year-old special needs son has died before his case could go to trial, Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham confirmed to WDHN. Court records filed this week show 44-year-old Micheal Shane Halstead died on Sunday, July 7. WDHN is working to confirm […]
Small Businesses Get Training Boost from Alabama SBDC
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama — With funding from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative, the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama launched the AssistAL program to significantly increase its capacity for technical assistance in the form of advising and training to help business owners get the capital they need.
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award
By Savanah Weed Troy University’s Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program is one of seven in the nation to be honored with the Surveying Education Award by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). The award, which includes a $10,000 prize, recognizes programs that best reflect the organization’s mission to advance licensure for engineers and […] The post Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Upcoming exhibit at TROY’s Rosa Parks Museum to examine homelessness through work of renowned sculptor Jim Hager
An upcoming exhibit at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will examine the issue of homelessness through the work of sculptor Jim Hager. The exhibit, “Homeless,” will open with an artist talk and reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, and will be on display through Oct. 26 in the museum’s gallery.
Troy All-Stars remain alive in Dixie Belle’s World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a long weather delay, the Troy All-Stars – representing Alabama – remain alive in the Dixie Softball Belle’s (16U) World Series. After starting the tournament off with a win over Louisiana on July 20, the Belles dropped game two to...
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