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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...
Paul Finebaum Reveals What Would Be A 'Disaster' Season For Kalen DeBoer, Alabama
Everywhere Kalen DeBoer has been, he has won. He boasts an incredible 104-12 record as a college football head coach, including a 37-9 record at the FBS level over the past four seasons. DeBoer is best known for his coaching tenure with the Washington Huskies over the past two seasons. He ...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion. The group hatched a plan and gathered at the school to see the changes in their alma mater and classmates. A barbecue lunch was provided by local barbecue joint The Butcher’s Chuckwagon.
Birmingham Zoo celebrating World Elephant Day on August 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Zoo will be celebrating World Elephant Day on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can learn all about elephants and how the zoo cares for them. Their animal care professionals will be interacting with three African elephants in training sessions, food tosses, […]
First Baptist Trussville hosting free dementia seminar with UAB neurologist
TRUSSVILLE, Ala–First Baptist Church Trussville is set to host an informational event discussing the effects of dementia on Sunday, Aug. 18. The free event is for anyone wanting to learn more about dementia–whether that be for themselves or for a loved one. Dr. David Geldmacher, the Director of...
Entering key practices, Auburn's backup QB competition is close
A year removed from a preseason competition between Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford, the former has full control of the starting job entering 2024. That's been nice for the Tigers and their staff to know who will be at the controls from the first day of fall camp. Thorne became...
Muscle Shoals couple wins Alfa Excellence in Agriculture award
MONTGOMERY — The future of agriculture in Alabama is bright and a Muscle Shoals couple is helping maintain the shine. Will and Ali Gotcher of Muscle Shoals won the Alabama Farmers Federation Excellence in Agriculture contest Aug. 3. They were recognized during the Federation Farm & Land Conference in Montgomery.
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