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Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
HCSO: Two men charged for eluding law enforcement
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Holmes County Sheriff’s Office arrested two for eluding officers and reckless driving over the weekend. On Friday, officers said they witnessed James McKnight driving a four-wheeler down Highway 79 in Esto. When the officer tried to initiate a traffic stop, McKnight drove into a field and onto John Clark Road […]
Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy
Prior to speaking to the Pike County Republican Women today, Congressional District 2 candidate Caroleene Dobson made a stop by The Messenger’s office. The Republican candidate is running against Democrat Shomari Figures for the open seat in Alabama District 2. Today’s visit comes on the heels of several other visits Dobson has made to Pike […] The post Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
State and local officials cut ribbon on Garden City River Park & fire station improvements
GARDEN CITY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, representatives from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and other local leaders gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Garden City Fire Department’s new fire station Wednesday, July 24, to officially unveil improvements at Garden City River Park.
Missing 15-year-old boy from Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Police Department released an alert today, July 23, that 15-year-old, Christopher Jamal Bradley, had been reported missing. Bradley was last seen by his mother at their residence in the 500 Block of Dutch Street in Dothan at about 8 a.m., July 16. He is 5′ tall, weighs 145, and has […]
Alabama AI Task Force surveys state agencies, prepares November report
A state task force formed to regulate the use of artificial intelligence is pulling together data as a first step toward a November report with policy recommendations. The Alabama Generative Artificial Intelligence Task Force has surveyed 139 state agencies about their use of AI. Daniel Urquhart, secretary of the task force, said Wednesday 130 agencies […]
Dothan Leisure Services Extends Registration for Youth Sports
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – Dothan Leisure Services has extended the registration period for youth soccer and tackle football. Youth soccer is open to ages 6-19, while tackle football is for ages 7-12. Registration will continue until all spots are filled or until July 29 at 5:00 PM. The registration...
Alabama students target international rocketry crown at Farnborough
A team of high school students from Alabama will compete for global honors in rocket building at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow. The students from Tharptown High School in Russellville won the American Rocketry Challenge in May, topping 922 teams in the overall competition and the top 100 that faced off in the national finals in The Plains, Virginia.
GALLERY: Opp’s Ada Blackstock wins 2025 DYW of Covington County
Opp High School rising senior Ada Blackstock was named the 2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Covington County on Saturday, July 20, and received a $5,000 cash tuition scholarship. This year’s event with an “Unstoppable” theme was held at LBW Community College in the Martha and Solon Dixon Center for the Performing Arts. Blackstock received her […] The post GALLERY: Opp’s Ada Blackstock wins 2025 DYW of Covington County appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Elan Formals and Boutique
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Elan Formals and Boutique during its 10th anniversary and a grand opening of its new location on Friday, July 17. Among those in attendance were Elan Formals Owner Caitlin Portemont, cutting the ribbon; AACC Executive Director Mellisa King, right of ribbon; AACC Director of […] The post Andalusia Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Elan Formals and Boutique appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Woodstock 5K: Run and Win the Alabama Championship
ANNISTON — The 43rd annual Woodstock 5K will again serve as the Alabama 5K Championship, as sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America. The Woodstock 5K is scheduled for Aug. 3 at Anniston High School along Woodstock Avenue It has played host for 17 RRCA championship races, including six national championships, five regional championships and six state championships. The race is organized by the Anniston Runners Club, a local non-profit organization.
Town Creek man killed at Decatur GE Appliances plant
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - An official at GE Appliances has confirmed an employee was killed after an incident at the plant in Decatur on Wednesday. “The GE Appliances team is deeply saddened by the loss of one of our employees this morning at our Decatur refrigeration plant,” spokeswoman Julie Wood said. “We are working with local law enforcement to understand the cause of this tragic accident and contacting the family of the employee to offer our assistance.”
ESCC, Troy University create transfer pathway for Mechatronics students
A new articulation agreement between Enterprise State Community College and Troy University will create a pipeline for Mechatronics students to transfer credits toward a bachelor’s degree. “We are excited to facilitate a pathway for students seeking to earn the bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology,” Dr. Kerry Palmer, senior...
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