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The Palm & Pig restaurant rebrands; The Fig to close this weekend
One restaurant in downtown Vestavia Hills, The Palm & Pig, has changed its name and rebranded as Hillside Music & Que, while another restaurant — The Fig in Cahaba Heights — is closing this weekend after 11½ years. The two events are connected. Doug Smith, one of...
STEM Enrichment Camp inspires young minds
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Crenshaw County’s inaugural STEM Enrichment Camp provided a unique opportunity for students to delve into the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The STEM camp, held at Luverne School June 10 – 27, provided a unique opportunity for students to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics […] The post STEM Enrichment Camp inspires young minds appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second 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. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company
Washington D.C. – In a bipartisan effort, U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) have urged Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to cease his government’s attempts to confiscate land owned and operated by Vulcan Materials Company, an Alabama-based construction aggregates producer. Last week, the López Obrador […] The post U.S. Senators Call on Mexican President to Halt Land Seizure of Alabama-Based Vulcan Materials Company appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Valley Allstars lose Game 1 in World Series to good Team Georgia; look to start fresh against Tennessee
The Valley 10U AAA Allstars, also known as Team Alabama, made their debut at the Diamond Youth Baseball World Series on Thursday morning. However, the team fell to their opponent, Team Georgia, from Schley County, 10-3. The first game of the tournament is “pool play,” meaning their journey is not over. The boys will now […] The post Valley Allstars lose Game 1 in World Series to good Team Georgia; look to start fresh against Tennessee appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Juvenile arrested, charged with murder in Montgomery County shooting death of 79-year-old man
A juvenile suspect was arrested and charged with murder after a 79-year-old man was found shot to death early Friday morning in Montgomery County, authorities said. Deputies responded around 2:30 a.m. Friday to a home in the 6000 block of West Hickory Grove Road in Letohatchee, where they found 79-year-old Reuben Squire shot to death, according to Montgomery County Sheriff Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson.
Three on News 3: Alabama lawmakers on prison change, New Georgia 2024 election poll, Local hair salon helps women with alopecia
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our digital exclusive series, “Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’S STORIES:
‘We’re looking at a miracle’: Alabama baby celebrates first birthday after being given a 1% chance to live
Herron Abney III, affectionately known as Tripp, is defying all odds despite being told he has a 1% chance of surviving. Tripp, who was born at barely 21 weeks and 3 days of gestation to parents Herron Abney II and Trashinda Gavin, recently celebrated his first birthday despite the doubts of the medical community.
Leroy Bryant’s lasting legacy on Pike County
It’s an annual tradition these days for Troy Parks and Recreation to send an All-Star team to a Dixie World Series but before Troy native Leroy Bryant came along, that was not the case. Bryant led a youth team from Troy to its first World Series appearance in 1991 and those players also became the […] The post Leroy Bryant’s lasting legacy on Pike County appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Heersink encourages graduates to be generous in showing kindness and forgiveness
Renowned vision pioneer Dr. Marnix E. Heersink encouraged Troy University graduates on Friday to commit to being generous with kindness and forgiveness because of the difference the two can have in the lives of others. Speaking to the nearly 400 graduates during the summer commencement ceremony inside Trojan Arena on...
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