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All West Alabama First Responders Invited To Free Appreciation Lunch
How much do we appreciate our Alabama first responders?. Well, just talk to someone who had a life-saving experience with a local first responder. Now, we can put our money where our mouth is and give back to our first responders. Who is invited?. Police, firefighters, EMT/Rescue crews, nurses, doctors,...
More campus DEI offices shut down in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa ahead of fall semester
Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are shutting down ahead of the fall semester as more schools respond to laws barring the ideology. Auburn University announced Monday evening that it would be dissolving its DEI office by Aug. 15, following an announcement last week that the entire University of […]
Covington County sees increased unemployment rate for June
Covington County’s unemployment rate increased in June, according to preliminary, non-seasonally adjusted figures compiled by the Alabama Department of Labor. The county’s unemployment rate for June was 3.3 percent, up from 2.7 percent in May. It also reflects an increase from June 2023 when the county’s rate stood at 3.1 percent. The numbers represent a […] The post Covington County sees increased unemployment rate for June appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Alabama officials praise $550M grant, but more funds required for Mobile bridge
(The Center Square) – Alabama leaders celebrated the award of $550 million for a long-proposed bridge over the Mobile River in a news conference this week, but more funds are needed to complete the project. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt visited the Port City on Monday, surrounded by some Alabama leaders, some of whom voted against the $12.5 billion infrastructure law that provided the funding. Despite the infusion, more is...
Former Alabama Rep. John Rogers sentenced to 13 months in prison after pleading guilty to fraud
John Rogers, the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives and a stalwart of the state's Black caucus, will spend 13 months in prison for his part in stealing money from a community service fund.
How does Auburn's 2025 class in the state of Alabama compare to years past?
Auburn has not always won the big dog recruiting battles in the state of Alabama, but when the Tigers are at their best, the program has done a good job landing in-state prospects that aren't headed to Alabama or Georgia. Hugh Freeze and Auburn's new staff recognize that — along with flipping the script and winning some of the big dog recruiting battles — as they attack the state of Alabama in recruiting.
Alabama voters speak on what they want out of the 2024 presidential election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Less than 100 days from Election Day, recent Emerson Polls show the gap between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris narrowing. When asked, Alabama voters voiced a myriad of answers about what they want out of this election. “When I go to the ballot box, I think it’s […]
Prattville woman charged in shooting death of Montgomery resident
A Prattville woman has been charged with murder in a Montgomery shooting, police say. Ivory Brooks, 25, of Prattville was identified in the July 27 shooting death of Montgomery resident Rayonta Fuller-Anderson, 26, police said. Brooks was taken into custody July 29 and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility with no bond. Montgomery police did not immediately release any other information about the shooting or arrest. An MPD spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Prattville woman charged in shooting death of Montgomery resident
PAHS Pet of the week – Bambi
Bambi (formerly known as Beauty) is an 11-month-old female Great Pyrenees mix who has already been spayed. She is a return adoption because the owner did not have enough time to spend with her. Bambi has a gorgeous solid white coat–a coat a diva would love! Just look at that stylish tail that she carries so proudly. Bambi currently weighs 69 pounds so she is a large gal who will probably be an extra-large dog as an adult. This sweetheart would be fine with other dogs and older children. Bambi is house trained and will need a nice, securely fenced yard where she can safely play. Come meet Bambi soon–she lives up to her name because she is truly sweet and gentle.
High school football Media Day: What coaches at Catholic, Saint James ect. said about the season
MONTGOMERY — High school football programs across the River Region gathered at Garrett Coliseum for the Prep Media Day kicking off the 2024 football season. The second session consisted of Montgomery Catholic, Montgomery Academy, Saint James, Trinity, Elmore County and Holtville. Here are some of the biggest takeaways we got from Tuesdays media day. ...