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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.
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...
Rural hospitals — and some urban ones — struggle for financial fitness
As mayor of a small town in rural Alabama, your daily concerns should be public safety, sanitation, economic development and such — not trying to keep the city’s hospital open. But that’s a hot topic for Mayor Sheldon Day in Thomasville, where the city’s four-year-old hospital is about...
Friend and coworker reflect on life of young mother who lost her life in Geneva Co. crash
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — Sitting on the front desk of Elijah & Vaughn, DMD, PC Family Dentistry in Dothan is a memorial for 26-year-old Tiffany Cobb. “She was just one of those personalities that never met a stranger and that of course made us feel good and our patients feel good,” Hygienist and office […]
6-year-old girl who died in horrific wreck helps other live
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY) - A six-year-old wreck victim and her family, who donated her organs when it became apparent that she would not survive a horrific wreck, were honored Thursday in Birmingham. The Geneva County collision also killed that girl’s mother and left her father critically injured. Rylan Michelle...
29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting
A local business in Dozier celebrated their ribbon cutting ceremony with the Crenshaw County chamber of commerce, inviting friends and family to learn more about the new business. The venture, 29 and Main, is a new convenience store in Dozier, owned and operated by Celia and Tony Kelley, who work alongside their family and friends […] The post 29 and Main celebrates ribbon cutting appeared first on Luverne Journal.
CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year
The Covington County Board of Education approved 13 personnel matters during a special called meeting on Wednesday, July 17. The board approved the following personnel matters: Leave of Absence The board granted a medical leave of absence with benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act to Bridget Williams, bus driver at Red Level School retroactive […] The post CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
New trucking hub coming to Dale Co., state commits almost two hundred thousand in funds
DALE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Dale County is receiving a $180,000 grant from the state to build a new trucking freight hub near Midland City. According to a release from the Governor’s office, this Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure to construct a 21,200-square-foot building for Averitt Express.
Rural utilities’ challenges during natural disasters
HARTFORD, Ala. (WTVY) - Representatives with Wiregrass Electric Cooperative traveled to Washington D.C. last week to discuss the challenges that natural disasters pose for rural utilities. The cooperative always monitors the weather to prepare for disaster strikes. This is certainly the case as we are in a projected above-normal Atlantic...
Bond hearing for attempted murder suspect pushed until August
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Brantley Lloyd Tolleson, charged with attempted murder and first-degree domestic violence, and burglary was in court Thursday morning trying to get his bond lowered. But, it was continued due to a pending case. Tolleson was indicted less than a month ago on chemical endangerment of...
Ashford teen creates “Blessings Box” to help people in tough times
ASHFORD, Ala. (WTVY) - EmmaGrace McClenny realizes times are tough, and many people struggle with asking for help. Her new invention, the ‘Blessings Box,’ allows people to take help as they need it, and leave some items for someone else. “It is where I can give back to...
Back to School 2024: Wiregrass student start dates
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Summer is flying by; before you know it, it’ll be time to head back to school. Below you will find a list of start dates for Wiregrass area schools. Southwest Georgia Academy K5-12 - Thursday, August 15th. Southwest Georgia Academy K3 & K4 - Wednesday,...
Henry Co. paraplegic man found dead; questions rise over mental health struggles of the disabled
HENRY COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — After police recovered the body of a missing paraplegic man in Lake Eufaula, questions are arising about mental health and people with disabilities. Experts say when it comes to mental health research and awareness, people with physical disabilities often do not get adequate attention.
Rain is here to stay!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Deep tropical moisture continues to make its way into the region and this is actually causing some rain across the Wiregrass early this morning. These showers and thunderstorms will last a few hours before dissipating later on. More showers are expected to develop this afternoon with more daytime heating expected.
Been Together 30 years. “She Fuss at me Like My Mama Because She Concerned About My Well-Being …”
Met: September 1993, at Troy University. They were both members of the gospel choir and met during rehearsal the day Marc joined. “I was in the tenor section and she was leading the song we were rehearsing, and I thought she was cute. We didn’t actually talk to each other until we were getting ready for the African Alliance Fashion Show [on campus] and we were both modeling in the show… and during a break, she was standing at the water fountain and I went over and introduced myself, I said ‘Hi, my name is Marc’, and she said ‘I know who you are’, and I thought that was a good thing, I was smiling and then she wiped the smile off my face,” Marc laughed.
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