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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.
UA joins STARS College Network, strengthens commitment to rural communities
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, according to the UA News Center. UA...
Marion man killed in Linden collision involving train
A Marion man was killed in a collision involving a train on Alabama 28 near Linden on Friday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press release Friday night that a two-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Friday, July 26. The deceased driver was identified Tristan G. Harris, 37, of Marion. The […] The post Marion man killed in Linden collision involving train appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Stormy weather returns this weekend with warmer temperatures
Weekend Outlook: The weather pattern starts to change this weekend. The trough will move northeast as the high pressure sits over the Gulf of Mexico pumping in plenty of tropical air. Saturday will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. High temperatures will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Sunday: The area […]
Red Lobster quietly closes another seven restaurants bringing total to 106 – months after filing for bankruptcy
RED Lobster have closed at least seven restaurants nationwide as financial troubles persist. The chain shut up shop the cluster of outlets across six states. Two restaurants in Florida will close, as will locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado and Texas. Red Lobster shuttered a slew of restaurants as it...
Highly recruited junior DB flips commitment from Alabama to UCF
Jackson defensive back Jamarrion Gordon has flipped his commitment from Alabama to UCF, he announced on social media Friday. The 6-foot, 190-pound junior originally committed to Alabama in May. Gordon is the 10th-ranked junior in the state, according to the 247 composite rankings. He is visiting Orlando this week along...
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.
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.
Hale County Hospital ER to Get an Upgrade
A t a time when rural hospitals are struggling to keep their doors open, Hale County Hospital in Greensboro has received a shot in the arm toward remodeling its emergency room. Thanks to a $1 million dollar check from West Alabama Democrat Rep. Terri Sewell, the facility will receive its first significant improvement since it was constructed in 1963.
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...
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 […]
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
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