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Shoppers, start your carts. Tax-free weekend is upon us in Alabama.
Shoppers, start your carts. Tax-free weekend for school supplies is coming to Alabama. A local sports stadium will sport a new name this fall, and a statewide volunteer contest comes to East Alabama. More wet weather is in the forecast and the North/South All-Star games continue. https://youtu.be/yuIKecwqLvs The post Shoppers, start your carts. Tax-free weekend is upon us in Alabama. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Opp City Schools names Edgar as next superintendent
Emily Edgar was appointed by the Opp City Schools Board of Education as the system’s new superintendent during a meeting held at the central office on Monday, July 1. A 1984 Opp High School alumnus, she holds an educational specialist degree from Troy University. “Being appointed the superintendent of Opp City Schools means a great […] The post Opp City Schools names Edgar as next superintendent appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
State legislators meet with DHR officials to identify and solve shortfalls
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - State Senator Chris Elliott hosted a meeting in Fairhope between the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation and Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) officials Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to talk about challenges the department faces. The meeting was requested by Baldwin County DHR officials a couple months...
Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
A man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison after court documents revealed he was convicted of driving eight hours to his father's home and setting it on fire, killing the family's pets.
“Save our Shrimpers” highlighting struggles of Gulf seafood industry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Shrimpers say their industry could be washed away by a glut of foreign product that continues to flood the market. A special event is being held this weekend to help raise awareness of an issue that has some teetering on the brink. The first step is know what you’re […]
Social media drives rise in depression, self-harm by teens, Alabama mental health commissioner says
Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell discussed a range of issues with state lawmakers during an informal budget hearing on Wednesday, including a national topic – the alarming increase in mental illness striking teens. Boswell cited information from the book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
At budget hearing, Alabama Department of Mental Health cites need for more crisis beds
Two Alabama state agencies told lawmakers during an informal budget hearing Wednesday that they have urgent funding needs, emphasizing challenges and impacts on public services. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Department of Mental Health (ADMH) highlighted pressing requirements for equipment, personnel, and resources to state legislators. ADMH Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, presenting an […] The post At budget hearing, Alabama Department of Mental Health cites need for more crisis beds appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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