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Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Alabama State Parks introduce advanced reservation window for residents
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Heads up, campers! Starting August 1, Alabama residents will have a new advantage when booking reservations at Alabama State Parks. The state is introducing the 'Alabama Residents Advanced Reservation Window,' which allows residents to book campground accommodations, including RV sites and camping sites, up to 13 months in advance. This is one month earlier than for out-of-state travelers.
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The University of Alabama has joined the STARS College Network, a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions dedicated to ensuring that students from rural and small-town communities have the resources they need to be successful throughout their college journey. The...
Lowndes Academy earns AISA accolades
The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) recently recognized Lowndes Academy for its excellence among schools throughout Alabama. The association has named Lowndes a Blue Ribbon School, an honor reserved for institutions of learning which meet standards of excellence in areas like ACT scores, professional development for teachers and a variety of academic areas. “It’s a […]
Federal department invests $20 million to rehab abandoned Alabama coal mines
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — A grant of over $20 million from the U.S. Department of the Interior will help rehabilitate hazardous mine sites around Alabama to their natural state, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. With the money, the state hopes to create more opportunities for abandoned coal mines to be turned into economic developments. […]
Extra Point Previews: Ariton Purple Cats
ARITON, Ala (WDHN) — The Ariton Purple Cats have been a juggernaut in 2A Region Two for the past several years, but now one of the best Purple Cats in school history has gone off to college, and it’s time to figure out how to fill the void. Do-it-all athlete Ian Senn was the driving […]
Coroners hold 2nd annual training
A collaborative effort by Legacy of Hope and the Alabama Coroner’s Association is working to ensure that the officials responsible for recording, reporting and investigating deaths in Lowndes and surrounding counties have the training they need to perform their job with excellence. On July 18, the partners held their second annual regional education event in […]
Mama Jays free pancake breakfast is Saturday
Mama Jays ’free Pancake Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday and will be followed by the Back 2 School Jamboree that goes until 5 p.m. at Mama Jay’s on S.A. Graham Blvd. in downtown Brundidge. “This is Mama Jay’s way of saying thank you to all those who support the “Island Girl […] The post Mama Jays free pancake breakfast is Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Eufaula Verizon store to give away free backpacks, school supplies
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - As the new school year approaches, Round Room, an authorized Verizon retailer, is gearing up for its 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway.” The event aims to support local families by providing free backpacks to children. The giveaway will kick off this Sunday at...
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