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When do Alabama districts go back to school? Find your start date
And just like that, summer is winding down. The beginning of the 2024-25 school year is quickly approaching. Alabama school district start dates vary throughout August. Magic City Acceptance Academy, a public charter school in Homewood, begins the earliest on July 31. AL.com compiled a listing of each school district’s...
Alabama storms flood streets, down power across state
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across parts of Alabama Sunday evening. Several parts of Jefferson, Shelby and Tuscaloosa counties reported flash flooding in streets and creeks. Wesley Lollar waded into deep water Sunday in Tuscaloosa. His house is OK, he reports. Scattered power outages were reported Sunday across the state, with...
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 22 states in filing an amicus brief in support of Florida’s request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Florida seeks to enforce its law regulating sex-modification procedures for minors while an appeal is underway against a district court’s order that enjoined the […] The post Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Files 22-State Amicus Brief in Support of Florida’s Regulation on Sex-Modification Procedures for Minors appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
STEVE & DC DOMINATE MORNING RADIO RATINGS; WTUG-FM #1 ALL DAY AGAIN
The audio ratings that determine what West Alabama is listening to are out for the second time in 2024. Just like television ratings, the company known as Nielsen (Nielsen Audio), keeps track of listeners to radio and all forms of audio entertainment. The newest, and arguably most important, Spring 2024...
Heavy Downpours Prompt Flooding Concerns in Portions of Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “FLOOD ADVISORY.”. * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties: Bibb, Jefferson, and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor...
In the states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
The majority of residents in this coverage gap are people of color, an analysis found. Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for financial help to purchase their own plan on the marketplace.
Dillon Native Jerome McQueen’s ‘AcaSTEMics’ Tapped To Conduct Professional Development By Alabama State Department Of Education
The Alabama State Department of Education tapped AcaSTEMics to conduct teacher professional development (PD) to over 175 school systems at the State’s annual conference. AcaSTEMics is the brainchild of Dillon native Jerome D. McQueen, PE focused on exposing students to career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The PD centered around each participant assembling their own “Magic Lamp” STEM kit and how to leverage hands-on fun into motivating students in the classroom.
Alabama Lawmaker Facing Federal Prison Time After Allegedly Breaking Plea Agreement
John Rogers, one the longest serving lawmakers in the Alabama House, is facing federal prison. According to court records, Rogers has breached his long-standing plea agreement for misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term. Rogers’ term ended after he pleaded guilty to participating in a federal kickback scheme. The case involved the Jefferson County Community Action Fund, which used increased taxes in 2017 to support local students by funding new school construction. Rogers, along with fellow state lawmakers Fred Plump and Varrie Johnson Kindall, exploited the action fund for personal gain. The state senators directed some of the grant money...
Anniston Woman Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 431
Randolph County, AL – A multi-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 25, at approximately 7:07 p.m. has resulted in the death of an Anniston woman. The incident occurred on U.S. 431 near the 200-mile marker, about 10 miles north of Wedowee, in Randolph County. Serinity N. Richmond, 21, was driving a 2016 Nissan Altima 2.5 when […] The post Anniston Woman Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 431 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Mountain Lakes Triathlon Results: Cardoso, Sass Zip to Wins
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Paulo Cardoso and Kirsten Sass captured top honors Saturday morning in the 37th Mountain Lakes Triathlon. The field of almost 150 athletes and 118 finishers from eight states had a swim in Lake Guntersville, then a loop ride along the lake before finishing with a lakeside run. The event offered Olympic and Sprint divisions. Olympic athletes had a 1,200-yard swim, 34.2-mile bike ride and 6-mile run. The Sprint included a 600-yard swim, 16.2-mile ride and 3-mile run.
Downloadable 2024 Alabama Crimson Tide football schedule
The 2024 college football season is almost here, which means it is time to get ready to root for your Alabama Crimson Tide as they enter the post-Nick Saban era after the legendary head coach retired following the 2023 season. Former Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer will now lead the program into the expanded College Football Playoff era.
Jelly Roll, Shaboozey coming to Legacy Arena at the BJCC
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll is coming to Birmingham in November as a part of his Beautifully Broken Tour 2024 run. The hit-making entertainer will be joined by breakout newcomers Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay, with ERNEST, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen. Jelly Roll aka Jason DeFord debuted...
Jacksonville State University Student Honored with Young Fierce Woman Award
Gadsden, AL – Morgan Ingram, a student at Jacksonville State University from Southside, Alabama, has been honored with the Young Fierce Woman Award by the Etowah County Chamber. The award was presented at the Advancing Women to the Top Professional Development Conference held on July 18 in Gadsden. Ingram was recognized for her significant contributions to […] The post Jacksonville State University Student Honored with Young Fierce Woman Award appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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