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Inaugural Chickasaw Collectors Con set Saturday
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WALA) - The first ever Chickasaw Collectors Con is taking place tomorrow for fans of comics and collectibles. Enthusiasts can trade, buy and see all things comics. From Spider-man and Captain America to Batman and Wonder Woman, there will be something for everyone. The event runs from 9...
Culture Fest Coming To Africatown Heritage House Tomorrow
Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House at 2465 Winbush St. in Mobile will host a free Culture Fest 2024 on July 27 at 4-8 p.m. Entertainment will include African drumming; choir performances; African folktales; a play; a historical apothecary class; vendors; food trucks; activities for children, such as face painting, African crafts and interactive games; a live community artwork project; free snow cones; and free school supplies for students. “We are so excited to host Culture Fest for the first time,” said Jessica Fairley, Africatown Heritage House manager. “This is an opportunity for the greater Mobile area to visit the Clotilda exhibit, all while getting a glimpse of the rich heritage of Black culture.” For more information, contact Fairley at phone: (251) 206-5268.
City of Mobile hosting free Money Moves financial bootcamp Aug. 3
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Mobile is once again bringing local financial experts together to help connect Mobilians to available resources and strengthen their personal finances. Our Office of Supplier Diversity and Community Affairs Department are excited to host another “Money Moves Bootcamp” for interested community members...
Inaugural Boys and Girls Clubs conference aims to help young men shape their future
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Boys and Girls Clubs of South Alabama hosted an inaugural Future Me conference today. According to the organization, the goal is to assist young men in shaping their future and connecting them with opportunities in fostering growth and mentorship. District 1 Mobile City Councilman Cory...
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside. In a state where landlords aren't required to provide air conditioning, some tenants are struggling. "It’s unbearable. Every day I get home from work, it's in temperatures of...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
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