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Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
Redland Nutrition celebrates grand opening
Redland Nutrition has been open since March, but now the business finally has a sign. Owner Jeanine Faulkner and the rest of Redland Nutrition hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday at their store located at 41 Emerald Mountain Expressway in Wetumpka. The store also hosted a grand opening celebration...
Alabama FC South to host GCPL championship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - It might be their inaugural season, but Alabama FC South is just one win away from a Gulf Coast Premier League championship. “Our very first tryout session that we had, an open tryout, we had the group together and we said, ‘Hey look, we’re not just putting a team to compete. We’re putting a team that has a chance to win it all,” said AFC South general manager and coach Manny Sanchez.
Marion man killed in Linden collision involving train
A Marion man was killed in a collision involving a train on Alabama 28 near Linden on Friday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press release Friday night that a two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Friday, July 26. The deceased driver was identified Tristan G. Harris, 37, of Marion. The […] The post Marion man killed in Linden collision involving train appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Former interim Selma Fire Chief arrested Friday
Former interim Selma Fire Chief Franklin Edwards was arrested on Friday and charged with first-degree theft of property, according to the Alabama State Fire Marshal Office. Edwards was taken into custody by Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Deputies with assistance from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Edwards will be held at the Perry County Detention Center, […] The post Former interim Selma Fire Chief arrested Friday appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday
The Pike County community is saddened by the death of Captain Doug Wheeler. Wheeler began his law enforcement career with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in March of 1982. He was named Officer of the Year in 1991 and recognized for his undercover drug work with the Dothan Narcotics Unit, to which his work led […] The post Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Hale County Hospital has a million reasons to smile
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hale County Hospital got $1 million Friday in order to make improvements. Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced the money Friday morning, and leaders are saying it could not have come a better time. Hale County Hospital officials say they will quickly put the money towards renovating the...
Meadowview Elementary teacher receives Presidential Lifetime Award
Rita Carmichael received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her accomplishments as a Meadowview Elementary School teacher and member of Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ. Anita C. Roberts, executive director of the Black Business Journal, presented the award to Carmichael, recognizing her dedication as a sixth-grade teacher. “Rita Carmichael exemplifies what it means […] The post Meadowview Elementary teacher receives Presidential Lifetime Award appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Tuskegee Students Enjoy the City of Lights During the Summer Games
Contact: Thonnia Lee, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing. Six Tuskegee University students are enjoying the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in person thanks to internships through a partnership with Fund II Foundation and internXL. Amare Hardee, a senior Accounting major; Makyla Johnson, a senior Sales and Marketing major; Cameron...
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