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You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think
You’ll soon be able to buy a pirate license plate in Alabama but it’s not what you think. You will soon be able to show your pirate pride with a new Alabama license plate. But before you conjure up ideas of walking the plate and yo, ho, ho, things aren’t quite what they seem.
What are they building there? Here's the scoop on new retail projects across Prattville
PRATTVILLE − There's a mini-retail boom happening in Prattville. It's easy to see because of all the construction at prominent spots across the city, but you may not know the details of each. Here are just a few of those current construction projects in visible area of Prattville based on documents on file with the city. ...
Lowndes students complete IMPACT at Troy
Troy University held IMPACT orientation sessions over the summer, enrolling four Lowndes County students for fall 2024 semester classes. Tyler Baryboy of Lowndesboro and Coleeta Pugh of Hayneville will start the semester at Troy along with Abigayle Russell and Madesti Powell of Hope Hull and a host of other students from around the world will […]
Chilton County Sheriff’s Office locates burglary suspect
UPDATE: According to the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was taken into custody Tuesday night. Original: Chilton County Sheriff’s Office searching for burglary suspect CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Chilton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a burglary suspect in the Mt. Pleasant community. According to the Chilton County Sheriff’s Office, an off-duty officer […]
Alabama gets 7th Safe Haven Baby Box in Jasper; boxes allow anonymous, secure surrender of infants
Alabama’s newest Safe Haven Baby Box is now in place in Jasper, state Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed announced Wednesday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are designed to allow the safe surrender of an infant, anonymously and with no questions asked. The idea is to provide a life-saving alternative for a desperate parent who might otherwise abandon an infant in an unsafe place.
3 charged with kidnapping, assaulting minor in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Three suspects are under arrest and charged with kidnapping and assault, according to court documents. The suspects are identified as DaJuan Rashaud Jackson, 33, LeRoshay Marshall, 33, and Darrin Maurice Spencer Jr., 22. The filings indicate the crimes happened in the 5800 block of Montgomery’s Monticello...
School band directors stress safety while practicing in the heat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As the late summer months roll along and schools gets closer, school bands are ramping up preparations for the fall. That can mean long practices out in the heat. Those temperatures can sneak into the triple digits in the River Region. That’s why many schools have...
Four Hawks Named 2023-2024 Division III Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars
NORMAN, Okla. – 2023-24 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for NCAA Division III have been announced. Huntingdon was represented on this prestigious list by four student-athletes, Tyler Bjorgum, Jack Burr, Zackery Coker, and Jack Hundley. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an individual must be a sophomore,...
Travel center coming to Brundidge
The hope for the City of Brundidge has long been to have a travel stop locate on U.S. Highway 231 within the city limits. That hope is now becoming a reality. The Legacy Travel Center, the partnership of Todd Bolden and Varun Patel of Enterprise, has purchased 22 acres of land on the west side […] The post Travel center coming to Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Mvskoke Nation Creek Friend’s Festival Coming soon
October is still a few months away but it’s never too early to get an early start on fun and learning. So, the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation is not waiting to extend an invitation to its Southeastern Mvskoke Nation Creek Friends Festival on October 12 from 9 until 5 p.m. at its festival grounds on 242 […] The post Mvskoke Nation Creek Friend’s Festival Coming soon appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Montgomery Lions Club opens new children’s sensory trail
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Along the Alabama River in downtown Montgomery is a new experience for sight impaired children. “This is what it means for community to come together,” said Alisa Beck, first vice president of the Montgomery Lions Club. The Children’s Sensory Trail serves as a walkable connection...
Fruit: It Takes A Village to Save Lives
Exploring the necessity of providing positive guidance and opportunity to re-imagine success for black youth. Fruit: It Takes a Village to Save Lives examines the story of Valiant Cross Academy Middle School in Montgomery, Alabama. The school puts a strong focus on developing character through rigorous academic lessons, discipline and leadership training.
Public hearing set for Aug. 6 to discuss Hartselle’s updated Comprehensive Plan
Hartselle is taking a significant step toward shaping its future with an upcoming public hearing on Aug. 6. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, will be the culmination of a year of planning to adopt an updated Comprehensive Plan for the city. The Comprehensive Plan update, a...
Coal company reaches agreement to stop pollution from mine in Tuscaloosa County
A coal company that is leaking polluted wastewater from a mine in west Alabama reached a legal agreement with an environmental group to fix a dam and protect local waterways in Tuscaloosa County. Warrior Met Coal owns several coal mines in Alabama, including one that is leaking discharges into a...
City of Birmingham celebrates 100-year legacies of 3 Black Greek organizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Birmingham is honoring the centennial anniversaries of three Black Greek letter organizations. Three Legacies, One Century is a photo exhibition of the histories of three groups and their service to the city. The Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi […]
Alabama surgery center facility sells for $6.81M
An outpatient surgery facility in Gardendale, Ala., has sold for $6.81 million, according to a July 25 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. The Gardendale Surgery Center property is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Health, which acquired the practice in 2015. The 15,196-square-foot building offers gastroenterology, orthopedic and general surgery services.
American Village to close for the month of August, will reopen with freshly brewed experiences
The American Village will close its gates to the public for the month of August in accordance with an annual focus on ensuring the facility provides the best experience possible to both its guests and many staff members. The post American Village to close for the month of August, will reopen with freshly brewed experiences appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.