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State residents to get first dibs on park reservations
Alabama residents will soon be able to make reservations for traditional campground accommodations (RV, modern, and primitive camping) at Alabama State Parks a month earlier than other travelers. Beginning Aug. 1, 2024, Alabama residents will be able to make online reservations 13 months in advance, a month before out-of-state residents. Known as the “Alabama Residents […] The post State residents to get first dibs on park reservations appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Lawmaker delays wastewater program contract in Alabama’s Black Belt
A member of the Legislature’s Joint Contract Review Committee Thursday delayed a proposed $2.23 million contract between Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program. Rep. Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, expressed concerns about the involvement of Sherry Bradley, a former ADPH employee now working with the program. “She worked for the […]
Local Autism Network Offering Training For Families
The Alabama Regional Autism Networks are offering in-person training sessions throughout the state to provide parents and caregivers the tools and strategies needed to navigate the special education system and effectively advocate for their children or family members. The local workshop will be offered in Mobile by the University of South Alabama (USA) Regional Autism Network on August 5 at 1-4 p.m. at the USA Faculty Club. It will offer insight into how parents can start the process for a special education evaluation if their school system has not done so. Discussions will include referrals before entering kindergarten, as well as address needs in later grades. Presenters will discuss the length each part of the process may take, best practices for parents to ensure the evaluations happen and are thorough, eligibility requirements, available services and more. A portion of the session will be working through real-life scenarios to determine how to navigate the processes and roadblocks that can occur. This training will provide information about how to navigate through the process of special education services, explain the services and supports children may be entitled to and teach how to effectively advocate for children’s needs.
Heavy Rainfall Moving Out of Area
Hazardous Weather Outlook/National Weather Service Birmingham AL. Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St.Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. Outlook through Tonight. A few marginally severe storms will be possible across the northern half of Central Alabama from 2 PM through 10 PM. The...
Alabama Guardsmen donate blood to support hospitals throughout the state
Service members from the Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Montgomery donate over 30 units of blood on July 25 to support hospitals throughout the state during a blood shortage. The Alabama National Guard has units and facilities in 87 Alabama communities, enabling fast action from local service members anywhere in the state. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Alabama Guardsmen donate blood to support hospitals throughout the state
Academic Study: Alabama, The State Where Money Does Grow on Trees
Montgomery, AL – The forestry and forest products manufacturing industry contributes more than $36.3 billion to Alabama’s economy according to the latest IMPLAN study commissioned by the Forest Workforce Training Institute (ForestryWorks®). Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research conducted a study that showed an almost $7.4 billion increase from the previous […] The post Academic Study: Alabama, The State Where Money Does Grow on Trees appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
On June 24, 2024, Shakea Miller made history by becoming the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. Her institution, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College (1 on 1 T&T), officially opened in Phenix City, marking a significant milestone in the landscape of higher education.
Medical Association of Alabama boasts new program to boost physician recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – A brand-new training program designed to combat Alabama’s doctors shortage has been launched. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is now accepting applications for the Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, these students can practice some forms of medicine until they can go to […]
Alabama case will decide if state can prosecute people who help abortion-seekers find care
A federal court judge in Alabama will soon answer a crucial question: In a state where abortion is illegal, can health care providers and advocates be punished for helping patients seek the procedure elsewhere?. In 2022, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the state’s...
Court filings provide additional details of the US’ first nitrogen gas execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A corrections officer who helped carry out the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution said in a court document that the inmate had normal blood oxygen levels for longer than he expected before the numbers suddenly plummeted. Another court document indicated that the nitrogen gas...
Surprise GOP candidate jumps in race to replace longtime Alabama Rep. John Rogers
The race to replace John Rogers in the Alabama state House isn’t over yet. Republican Erskine Brown Jr., has jumped into the race to challenge Democrat Kelvin Datcher for the House seat representing parts of Birmingham and the suburbs in Jefferson County. Brown and Datcher will both be on...
Two Alabama high school baseball players to play in MLB-hosted showcase game
Two high school baseball players from the state of Alabama have been selected for a national showcase game hosted by Major League Baseball. Bob Jones senior Myles Hammond and Hoover junior Will Adams were both among the 44 athletes selected to play in the 44 Hank Aaron Invitational Showcase Game on Saturday at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.