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Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission cuts backlog with new state funding
The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission has accelerated the number of claims it has paid to victims this year and cut into the backlog of cases it needs to review. That was, in part, due to the increased funding the agency received. Director Everette Johnson told commissioners during a meeting on Thursday that it has […] The post Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission cuts backlog with new state funding appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Does Alabama really have the best roads in America?
ALABAMA (WDHN)—A new study found that Alabama has the highest-quality roads in America, followed closely by Indiana and Wyoming. According to a study that analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and published by the personal injury firm Suzuki Law, 98.25% of Alabama’s roads were considered acceptable for drivers. The study used each road’s […]
Daniel Foundation Grant supports local arts
In the past, the Johnson Center for the Arts has offered both free and paid art classes to the community, depending on whether or not funds were available. But a grant was recently obtained through the Daniel Foundation of Alabama to cover costs and make these classes available to the community free for the next […] The post Daniel Foundation Grant supports local arts appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Troy dean selected to attend Fulbright seminar
Dr. Michael Thrasher, Troy University’s Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, has been selected to participate in the Fulbright International Education Administrators (IEA) Seminar in Germany in October. Fulbright IEA Seminars are fully funded opportunities for U.S. higher education administrators and executives to participate in intensive, two-week seminars abroad to learn about […] The post Troy dean selected to attend Fulbright seminar appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
United Methodists name new bishop for Alabama, Florida Panhandle
The two bishops who oversaw a historic mass exodus of United Methodist churches disaffiliating in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle the past few years are moving on. In their place will be one new bishop who will oversee the entire state, plus the Florida Panhandle. Bishop Jonathan Holston, who currently...
Miss Independence photogenic contest held
By Staff Reports An online photogenic pageant was hosted by the Luverne City Pageant as a fundraiser for the current Luverne City Pageant queens. The online only Independence Photogenic Contest showcased local beauties in the Itsy Miss Independence, 0-23 months;Tiny Miss Independence 2-3 years; Little Miss Independence, 4-6 years, and Miss Independence, 17-19 years divisions. […] The post Miss Independence photogenic contest held appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Elba's Adkins commits to Georgia State University
Saying he wanted to enjoy his senior year, Elba Tiger football standout Cayden Adkins ended months of speculation last week when he announced he had committed to continue his career at Georgia State University, in Atlanta. “This is my senior year and I want to enjoy it,” Adkins told The...
Juneteenth celebration in Elba honors several community heroes
The Holy Angels Gospel Singers of Elba, Alabama presented a special Juneteenth celebration banquet Saturday, June 15, along with the annual scholarship awards ceremony at Elba Theater. Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of Slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day.
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