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Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
MFRD Receives American Heart Association Recognition
Mobile, Ala. — Mobile Fire-Rescue Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives. Emergency medical services staff can...
Athletes Who Inspire: Francois Prinsloo set to represent South Alabama Jags, South Africa in the Olympics
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As the Olympics kick off in Paris, a South Alabama discus thrower has his mind set on winning a gold medal. Francois Prinsloo, a senior at the University of South Alabama, is a discus thrower for the Men’s Track and Field program who last month won a national title in the […]
Alabama State Parks introduce advanced reservation window for residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Heads up, campers! Starting August 1, Alabama residents will have a new advantage when booking reservations at Alabama State Parks. The state is introducing the 'Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window,' which allows residents to book campground accommodations, including RV sites and camping sites, up to 13 months in advance. This is one month earlier than for out-of-state travelers.
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The...
Alabama is holding up to $1.3 billion in unclaimed cash. How much you could be owed.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — It was Amy Templeton's lucky day. It turns out that Alabama owes the McWane Center CEO money. “I've never gone on to check. I've never looked to see if I had any in Alabama,” Templeton said. Templeton's talking about Alabama's Unclaimed Property program. It holds...
Lowndes Academy earns AISA accolades
The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) recently recognized Lowndes Academy for its excellence among schools throughout Alabama. The association has named Lowndes a Blue Ribbon School, an honor reserved for institutions of learning which meet standards of excellence in areas like ACT scores, professional development for teachers and a variety of academic areas. “It’s a […]
Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
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