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Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
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.
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.
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Troy 8U All-Stars remain undefeated in Dixie Darlings World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy 8U All-Stars went 3-0 this weekend at the Dixie Darlings Softball World Series in Virginia. Troy opened the World Series with a 2-1 win over Louisiana that started on Friday and had to be completed on Saturday after weather delays. Kinsley Cox went 1-for-2 at the plate for Troy with a run, while Sawyer Blair scored the other Alabama run. Birdy Stephens pitched all five innings and gave up one earned run.
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...
Troy Roster Breakdown: Defensive Line
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Much in the way an offense begins upfront, everything starts with the defensive line for a defense. The Troy Trojans are headed into 2024 with little returning experience there. Troy must replace All-American defensive end Javon Solomon – now in the NFL – along...
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...
Four-star edge rusher Zion Grady dispels Auburn rumors after Big Cat Weekend
2025 four-star edge rusherZion Grady spent some time in Auburn recently for ‘Big Cat Weekend’ despite his hard commitment to Ohio State. The Enterprise, Alabama native’s presence on the Plains created some speculation on a possible flip in his commitment, but Grady took to X (formerly Twitter) to put an end to it, writing he is “1000% lock-in” to Ryan Day’s Buckeyes.
Elmore County Welcomes New Publix to Wetumpka
WETUMPKA, AL –The Elmore County Economic Development Authority (ECEDA) is pleased to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Publix in Wetumpka, Alabama. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. at the store’s location at 5039 Highway 231, Wetumpka, AL 36092. ECEDA invites residents, community members, local officials, and business leaders to attend this exciting milestone for Wetumpka. The Wetumpka location will be the 92nd location for Publix in Alabama and its third location in Elmore County, with stores already in Millbrook and Prattville.
Dorsey attends Economic Development Scholars program
Kera Dorsey, a rising senior at Andalusia High School, was one of 25 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. The program, sponsored by the Huntingdon College Presidential Scholars Program and the […] The post Dorsey attends Economic Development Scholars program appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
NFL Players from George Washington Carver H.S. (Montgomery, AL)
Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from George Washington Carver High School in Montgomery, AL. The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game. NFL Players from George Washington Carver HS. Player Pos Teams From To. Mack Wilson OLB CLE,NWE 2019 2023. Milford...
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