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Timothy Hatch, MPA, REHS, Honored with Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 19, 2024-- NSF, a global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) today announced Timothy Hatch, MPA, REHS as the 2024 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award. The award recognizes Hatch for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of environmental and public health. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240719482666/en/ L-R: Pedro Sancha, President and CEO, NSF; Timothy Hatch, District Health Administrator for the State of Alabama Department of Public Health; Dr. David Dyjack, CEO of NEHA (Photo: Business Wire)
Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board
The Alabama Retired State Employees’ Association (ARSEA) recently announced the results of their statewide elections of officers and board members. New board members beginning their terms were Marengo County’s LeTonya Williams of District 9, State Rep. Joe Lovvorn, who is a retired Auburn firefighter and chairman of the House Rules Committee, of District 11, former […] The post Marengo resident among taking office on retired employees board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Cheeseburger sliders franchise targeting 8 more Alabama locations
Atlanta-based Smalls Sliders is continuing to sign development deals geared toward covering Alabama. The chain earlier this year announced as many as five locations in and around Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Auburn, and the cheeseburger franchise already has Auburn and Birmingham locations set to open over the next year. According to...
Ozark Pediatric Clinic Faces Challenges Amid Nationwide Outage
OZARK, Ala (WDNews) – The Ozark Pediatric Clinic has announced ongoing issues due to a nationwide outage, impacting its regular operations. Walk-ins for sick patients are being accepted for the remainder of the day, but appointments scheduled for the afternoon will be rescheduled. Despite these challenges, the clinic’s weekend sick clinic will remain open during regular business hours.
Vehicle hit by gunfire near Montgomery intersection
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Authorities confirm shots were fired in the area of Atlanta Highway and McLemore Drive Friday afternoon. Although the incident occurred within Montgomery city limits, it is being investigated by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said a vehicle was hit by gunfire, but...
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photos of suspects released in fatal shooting in Montgomery
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Photos have been released of two people who Montgomery police say are suspects in a fatal shooting. As Action 8 News has reported, on Thursday, July 18, at about 12:45 a.m., police were called to the 1000 block of West South Boulevard, which is near Interstate 65.
Local educator speaks on future ACT changes
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - New changes are coming to the ACT test format. The science section is becoming optional and the overall test is becoming shorter. Traditionally, the test with four sections takes 3 hours to complete, but starting next year the test will take 2 hours to complete. “They...
Ashford man dies in deadly motorcycle police chase
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) – A motorcycle wreck on Highway 52 & 55 claimed the life of Ashford man, Johenam Moises Fernandez Alvarez, 34, Friday morning during an attempted traffic stop escape; the driver came off their motorcycle and struck a tree. Law enforcement attempted to make a traffic...
2024-2025 Back to school events across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - It’s that time of year again. Summer is winding down and the 2024 school season is fast approaching. Many organizations in the Wiregrass are hosting back-to-school events for parents and students to soak up those last few weeks of summer break, and starting July 19th- July 21st is the 19th annual Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday weekend.
Rita Carmichael honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
Selma native Rita Carmichael was honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The accolade, presented by Anita C. Roberts, Executive Director of the Black Business Journal, an affiliate of Made Media Group, recognizes Rita's unwavering dedication to the service of children and her profound impact on the community. The ceremony, held at the heart of Selma, celebrated not just an individual, but the values of commitment, compassion, and excellence that Rita embodies.
Selma healthcare worker opens medical transport business
There’s a new ride service in Selma-Dallas County that will help residents get to a doctor’s appointment or pick up medication. Preferred NEMT officially started business July 16 with a ribbon cutting at the Selma Dallas County Public Library hosted by the Selma-Dallas County Chamber of Commerce. Preferred...
The Rise of BlueAnon: A New Wave of Conspiracy Theories Among the Left
In the aftermath of a shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, PA, on July 13, 2024, social media platforms were inundated with conspiracy theories from liberal users. Theories ranged from claims that the blood on Donald Trump’s ear was theatrical to suggestions that the event was a “false flag” operation staged by the Secret Service and the Trump campaign. This wave of conspiracies has been dubbed “BlueAnon,” a play on the right-wing QAnon conspiracy theory.
COLUMBUS: New waste collection policy coming in September, city says current collection system is ‘inefficient’
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Consolidated Government has announced significant changes to waste collection in the city. Beginning Sept. 9, CCG says all household waste must be in a city issued black or brown cart. All bulk waste not in the city issues carts will require citizens to call 311 to schedule a pickup. The […]
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