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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.
Plant lovers share and commune at plant swap
By: Kris Harrell Citizens of Crenshaw County were able to trade plants and cuttings at the first official plant swap held July 20. The inaugural event was organized by locals and Crenshaw County Extension. By definition, a plant swap is an event where people can exchange plants, seeds, cuttings and more with others who also […] The post Plant lovers share and commune at plant swap appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Flood advisory affecting South Alabama until 2 a.m. Monday
On Sunday at 11 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at 2 a.m. for Butler, Conecuh, Covington and Crenshaw counties. The weather service adds, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor...
Montgomery-area high school quarterbacks to watch out for in the 2024 football season
After a long summer of workouts, recruiting visits and 7-on-7 action across the state of Alabama. Fall practices for high school football begins Aug. 5 with kickoff classics beginning Aug. 22-23. With the many talented athletes in the Montgomery-area here's a list of quarterbacks to keep an eye out for in the 2024 football season. ...
In Alabama, 'third spaces' bring small towns together through forging relationships
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Forging relationships is the job of anyone who creates a “third space," like churches, cafes, libraries, bookstores, shops and parks. In his book The Great Good...
Alabama storms flood streets, down power across state
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across parts of Alabama Sunday evening. Several parts of Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa counties reported flash flooding in streets and creeks. Wesley Lollar waded into deep water Sunday in Tuscaloosa. His house is OK, he reports. Scattered power outages were reported Sunday across the state, with...
Heavy Downpours Prompt Flooding Concerns in Portions of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “FLOOD ADVISORY.”. * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties: Bibb, Jefferson, and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor...
STEVE & DC DOMINATE MORNING RADIO RATINGS; WTUG-FM #1 ALL DAY AGAIN
The audio ratings that determine what West Alabama is listening to are out for the second time in 2024. Just like television ratings, the company known as Nielsen (Nielsen Audio), keeps track of listeners to radio and all forms of audio entertainment. The newest, and arguably most important, Spring 2024...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief in support of Florida’s request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Florida seeks to enforce its law regulating sex-modification procedures for minors while an appeal is underway against a district court’s order that enjoined the […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama GOP Re-files Bill that Could Expose Librarians to Criminal Penalties
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives have refiled a bill that would attach criminal penalties for having some materials in libraries that are accessible to children. HB 4, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, would apply certain criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public school libraries and “employees or agents acting on behalf of […]
Dillon Native Jerome McQueen’s ‘AcaSTEMics’ Tapped To Conduct Professional Development By Alabama State Department Of Education
The Alabama State Department of Education tapped AcaSTEMics to conduct teacher professional development (PD) to over 175 school systems at the State’s annual conference. AcaSTEMics is the brainchild of Dillon native Jerome D. McQueen, PE focused on exposing students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The PD centered around each participant assembling their own “Magic Lamp” STEM kit and how to leverage hands-on fun into motivating students in the classroom.
The 6 players Alabama coaches nominated to make the state’s 1st HS Athletic Hall of Fame class
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fourth in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. The Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame is filled with...
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