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Update: Damaging winds predicted with thunderstorms in Franklin and Lawrence counties Tuesday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 9:17 a.m. in effect until 9:45 a.m. for Franklin and Lawrence counties. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 9:17 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Phil Campbell, or...
‘I saw the impact it made on them:’ Decatur City School mentorship program helping students
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Parents in Decatur are uniting to support students at Austin and Decatur middle schools with a new mentorship that provides positive role models. The program is called Dad’s on Duty and Moms as Mentors. The mentorship helps students by greeting them on the first day of school and maintaining a relationship with them throughout the school year.
Get ready for Back-to-School fun in the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings. Back to School Bash (Huntsville) Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2...
Never be bothered by a spam call again with this simple setting
To reduce unwanted calls, add your number to the national "Do Not Call" registry, only allow calls from your contacts, answer unwanted calls and remain silent to confuse the dialer software, or use an app like RoboKeller, Hiya, or Truecaller.
University of Alabama system schools to replace DEI offices with access, opportunity offices
The University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham and University of Alabama in Huntsville said Tuesday they planned to eliminate their DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) offices while launching new offices that seem to aim to address similar goals. The changes come after the Alabama Legislature last spring approved a bill that limited the […] The post University of Alabama system schools to replace DEI offices with access, opportunity offices appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Big Lots store closing list: Locations that are shutting down, 1 Alabama store closing
Discount retailer Big Lots is closing as many as 40 stores this year as the company struggles against inflationary headwinds and drops in consumer spending. In June, the company’s SEC filings indicated it will close between 35-40 stores this year. Big Lots closed 52 locations in 2023. The filing...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced July 22 it has awarded more than $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Russellville Municipal Airport in Russellville, Ala., will receive $50,130 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $2,785 from a state grant to install runway end identifier lights for two of the airport’s runways. The City of Russellville will provide $2,785 in matching local funds for a total project value of $55,700.
Flight Works Alabama’s learning programs providing spark for aviation careers
MOBILE, Alabama — Flight Works Alabama — an institution set up to stimulate interest in aviation careers among young people — is delivering on its mission as its education and workforce development programs generate international attention. The facility in Mobile, created as a partnership between the State...
Alabama State Trooper among six indicted on federal drug charges
Six people, including an Alabama State Trooper, have been indicted on federal cocaine distribution charges. United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced that a federal grand jury in Montgomery indicted these people for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine: Jim Carter Jr., 57, from Montgomery.Francisco Lopez, 38, from Texas.Maria Beatriz Palomo-De Lopez,...
ULA eyes more Vulcan launches after expansion of Alabama rocket factory
DECATUR, Alabama — United Launch Alliance (ULA) is preparing for a busy schedule of rocket launches after completing of a $300 million-plus expansion project that made its Alabama rocket factory the largest facility of its kind in the world. The growth in Decatur will allow ULA to nearly double...
Readers respond to best high school team nicknames in Alabama
The Slocomb Red Tops were the most common school mentioned by readers in reaction to Al.com’s list last week of the greatest team nicknames in Alabama high schools. AL.com named the Highland Home Flying Squadron as the best high school nickname in the state. The list also included the Percy Julian Phoenix, the Orange Beach Makos, the Spanish Fort Toros, the Arab Knight, the Gulf Shores Dolphins and the Paul Bryant Stampede.
Alabama to provide $15M in grants for industrial site development
(The Center Square) – Seven economic development organizations have been awarded $15.5 million in Growing Alabama grants for industrial sites by the Renewal of Alabama Commission. The Growing Alabama program provides a one-for-one tax credit to taxpayers who contribute to economic development organizations for approved projects. There is $23 million allocated for the program this year. The communities receiving the funding to improve industrial sites include Auburn, Brundidge, Enterprise and...
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