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North Alabama first responders aiding South Carolina amidst Tropical Storm Debby
Rescue efforts are underway in the coastal Carolinas as Tropical Storm Debby heads up the east coast. On Monday, the National Emergency Management Assistance Compact sent a North Alabama water flood search and rescue team to help with recovery efforts. On Thursday, the 18 person team from several fire departments...
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can get discount on admission to upcoming Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2024) – The Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit is offering a discounted registration rate for all EV owners to attend the event at the BJCC later this month. Before registering for the Summit online, EV owners must e-mail the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) at...
Poarch Creek Receive $725k Grant for EV Charging
ATMORE, AL – Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded more than $725,000 to the Poarch Creek Indians to install two duo-port electric chargers at Creek Travel Plaza, located at 4740 Jack Springs Road, near Interstate 65. This grant is among 14 others that were awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) in an effort to ensure the state is ready to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to increase along Alabama roads.
Shakea Miller Is The First Black Woman To Open A Degree-Granting Technical College In Alabama
Shakea Miller is looking to transform education in Alabama and make history in the process. Black News reports Miller opened 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College on June 24, 2024, in Phenix City, AL. In doing so, she became the first Black woman to open a degree-granting technical college in Alabama, and the sixth… Continue reading Shakea Miller Is The First Black Woman To Open A Degree-Granting Technical College In Alabama
Victims identified in Grove Oak murder-suicide
GROVE OAK, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating what they’re calling a murder-suicide. The incident happened Thursday night on County Road 50 in Grove Oak. Deputies responded to the home initially for a welfare check. Officials made their way inside the home where two people were found deceased with apparent gunshot wounds.
107-year-old retired Decatur teacher shares story
A retired Decatur teacher who just celebrated her 107th birthday shared her story with WAAY 31 and her well wishes for students in Decatur who are returning to school this week. Etta Freeman came into the world on July 27, 1917. Her grandparents raised her. She earned her diploma from...
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