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School districts to host community resource fair in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - Selma City and Dallas County Public Schools, alongside the Black Belt Community Foundation are teaming up to host a community resource fair on Friday. The Families First Community Resource Fair will give area families access to resources that can help students have a more successful school year.
HOPE Mental Health and Wellness Fair
HOPE Psychiatric Consultants will be hosting Mental Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday in Montgomery and the public is invited. Founder Dr. Yulanda King urges residents to register and not suffer in silence. The community event will take place at Aloe on the Eastern Boulevard from 11 a.m.- 3p.m. King...
SRA looks to step up in Main Street Alabama membership status
The Selma Redevelopment Authority (SRA) is looking to start the application process for Main Street Alabama “Aspiring Communities” membership status and to hire a part-time executive director. At its July 18 meeting, following an executive session, the SRA board voted to begin the application process for “Aspiring Communities”...
Auburn to close DEI office, employees will be reassigned
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Auburn University is closing its Office of Diversity and Inclusion to comply with the passing of Senate Bill 129. According to the announcement, no employees will be fired and will either fill existing roles, or will have a new role in a different department. “Some colleagues...
Local girl makes her dreams reality and wins big in NYC
With big dreams and a bright future, local girl Charlee Kidd sees her name in lights, and takes her talents and her ambition to the Big Apple for the MAAI, or Modeling Association of America International, Child Model of the Year competition. Kidd has commanded a stage since she was...
Troy lands commitment from Montgomery running back AC Walters
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This weekend, the Troy Trojans landed a commitment from incoming Alabama Christian Academy senior running back AC Walters. The 5-foot-10-inch, 190-pound Montgomery native, committed to Troy over offers from other programs like Kentucky, Ole Miss, Maryland and Appalachian State. Walters is listed as a...
Preston’s Rolls into Greenville
On July 12, The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Preston’s Food Truck to its membership. The food truck, operational since September 2023, serves as a mobile extension of the original Preston’s Steak & Grill in Luverne. A large crowd gathered to welcome Preston’s and enjoyed a variety of menu options, including steak tips, steak […] The post Preston’s Rolls into Greenville appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Montgomery Councilman facilitates new basketball court in city’s southside
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA)- In November of last year, Montgomery City Councilman Oronde Mitchell received a message that caught his attention. A 14-year-old in his district requested a basketball court that he could easily walk to. Now, less than a year later, that court stands at Peter Crump Park after he...
Local churches unite in worship, break racial barriers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On July 14, two local churches further cemented a newly formed tradition of joining their congregations to worship together. The service was intended to form new relationships in Christ, all while breaking racial barriers. “In 2023 I had pneumonia and got really sick. I...
Crawford earns scholar society membership
By Staff Reports The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) recently announced that student Hailyn Crawford of Honoraville, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. […] The post Crawford earns scholar society membership appeared first on Luverne Journal.
GCHS Student Trained for a Future in Economic and Community Development
Montgomery, AL – Carliegh Lipscomb, a rising senior at Gadsden City High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program. The two-day, one-night immersive experience took place on the historic Huntingdon College campus in Montgomery, AL. The program, sponsored by the Huntingdon College Presidential Scholars Program and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama, was designed to introduce young Alabama citizens to the importance of economic and community development in cities and the state.
Four Auburn alumni elected to Alabama Business Hall of Fame
Four alumni of Auburn University have recently been elected to the Alabama Business Hall of Fame class of 2024. Rob Burton of Birmingham, Alabama (Building Science ’79); Raymond J. Harbert of Birmingham, Alabama (Business ’82); Thomas A. Harris of Hope Hull, Alabama (Business ‘71); and Thomas H. Lowder of Birmingham, Alabama (Business ‘72) will be among seven honorees to be inducted in a Nov. 14 ceremony.
Roundup: Montgomery Whitewater ranks on Time’s “Worlds’s Greatest Places 2024” list
Montgomery Whitewater, a kayaking and rafting water park facility in Montgomery, has been placed on Time magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places 2024” list. The list was published on July 24 and includes 50 places in total, highlighting Alabama as having one of only three whitewater facilities in the country. Montgomery Whitewater has been operating since July 2023 and was designed by former Olympic kayaker Scott Shipley with a mission of providing accessible facilities for not only paddling but trails in green spaces, surfing and summer camps for children. The park is also sustainable, using a backwash recovery system to recycle and filter the 12 million gallons of water that fuel the rapids. Future plans for the park include activities such as rock climbing, ziplining and mountain biking.
Ryan Doyle Promoted To Director Of Esports
MONTGOMERY,Ala.- Huntingdon Athletics has announced the promotion of assistant Esports Coach, Ryan Doyle, to director of Esports effective immediately following the departure of Justin Ellis. Coming to Huntingdon in January of 2024, Doyle's primary responsibility was coaching the League of Legends and Valorant teams, both of which found widespread success...
#PMARSHONAU: Sunday reflections from Auburn and beyond
An impressive Auburn weekend, farewell to a friend, preseason camp storylines and more. Anyone who ever questioned the ability of Auburn football coach and staff to recruit need look only at what transpired over the weekend. Big Cat Weekend has been an Auburn thing since early in Gene Chizik's time. It was a terrific idea. I hear it was pushed by former assistants Trooper Taylor and Curtis Luper. Hugh Freeze and friends have made it even better.
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