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ADPH seeks proposals to serve middle, high school-age youths
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Branch announces a request for proposals (RFP) from youth-serving community organizations and other entities for funding to provide evidence-based programs to youth. The focal populations will be youth, ages 12-15, in the following counties: Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Covington, Cullman, […] The post ADPH seeks proposals to serve middle, high school-age youths appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Alabama bill would require permits for assault weapons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBRC) - A bill pre-filed in the Alabama Legislature would require a person to have a permit to legally carry certain firearms like assault weapons. Birmingham’s mayor recently showed up to a council meeting with an AR-15, calling for more legislation like this. Right now, anyone 19...
Inside the last-minute legal fight to stop Title IX from going into effect
A coalition of states has asked an appeals court to overturn an eleventh-hour decision allowing the Biden administration to implement its rules expanding the definition of Title IX to include gender identity by the end of the day Wednesday. A lawsuit led by the state of Alabama has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a judge’s Tuesday decision to allow the Department of Education to enforce the controversial rule, which will go into effect on Thursday. That court decision is the first one permitting...
Alabama Port Authority to Mobile Baykeeper: ‘drop the threat’ of a lawsuit
The Alabama Port Authority has warned Mobile Baykeeper of potential economic harm to the region if the environmental group doesn’t drop its intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the project to deepen and widen the shipping channel in Mobile Bay. “With this letter, the Port...
Some Alabama Publix locations partially close deli counters following Boar’s Head recall
Some Publix locations in Alabama have partially closed their deli counters following a recall of Boar’s Head meats in connection with a listeria outbreak. Last week, Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats were recalled in connection with the outbreak, which has reportedly caused two deaths. The U.S. Department...
Lowndes County Arrests July 23-27
July 23 * Okra Sterling, 29 – Disorderly conduct July 24 * Jeffery Catledge, 28 – Two counts failure to appear: driving while suspended, tinted windows July 25 * Sharon Gipson, 52 – Failure to appear: driving while suspended July 26 * Juston Thompson, 31 – Public intoxication * Sonya Ambrose, 38 – Failure to […]
Suspect in custody after manhunt, altercation with off-duty officer
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor A manhunt ensued for a suspect in the Mt. Pleasant community of Chilton County in the midafternoon of July 30 after an altercation with an off-duty police officer. Darrell Bone, an officer with the Clanton Police Department, was off duty when he arrived at his residence to find an […] The post Suspect in custody after manhunt, altercation with off-duty officer appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
SPAN graduates make major comebacks after minor setbacks with graduation
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor S.P.A.N. of Chilton County graduated 18 students from its program on July 31 and got them back on track to academic success. The students were honored for their hard work in completing the program with a graduation ceremony inside Clanton City Hall. Special Programming for Achievement Network, better known […] The post SPAN graduates make major comebacks after minor setbacks with graduation appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
April Bickhaus wins June Long Lewis Hero of the Month Award
For over fifteen years, April Bickhaus has worked in federal and state law enforcement. She has also been involved in martial arts programs for over twenty years and enjoys sharing defensive tact self-defense-defense skills with others. In 2014, she relocated to Prattville and opened a charitable martial arts school where she spent over four years. During this time, she also volunteered at local domestic violence shelters and held women’s self-defense clinics; all while continuing to work full time in law enforcement.
Darryl Washington Leaving City Position To Take On New Role
Montgomery Director of Economic Development Darryl Washington is leaving his position with the city to take on a new role. Washington is set to become the executive director of the new Main Street Initiative as they work to revitalize and sustain growth in downtown Montgomery. In this new role, Washington...
Man arrested in North Shelby for chemical endangerment of a child, drug possession
Jason Miller, 37, of Birmingham, was arrested on July 28 for drug possession and the chemical endangerment of a child and is currently held in the Shelby County Jail on a $306,000 bond. The post Man arrested in North Shelby for chemical endangerment of a child, drug possession appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.