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Tuberville helps secure $550 million for I-10 bridge and bayway
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) recently announced a $550 million federal grant for the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project. Senator Tuberville has been working with the U.S. Department of Transportation to secure this grant through the Bridge Investment Program for south Alabama since being sworn into office in 2021.
Partial road closures announced near Mountain Brook to have major traffic impact
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WBRC) - A major road into downtown Birmingham will soon be partially closed due to the Jefferson County Sanitary Project. Over the last year, the city of Jefferson County has worked to replace aged sewer lines throughout the city of Mountain Brook. The work is scheduled to continue along Memory Lane toward Montclair Road. Due to the work, the intersection will partially close Tuesday, July 23 for approximately five days.
Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
City of Birmingham files suit against owner of property where mass shooting happened
According to documents filed late Wednesday night, the City of Birmingham has filed a petition asking to declare the property at 3427 27th Street North as a public nuisance. Documents show GW, LLC, Trendsetters Lounge and Event Center, LLP, and Mortgage Realty Inc as the owners of and/or interest holders in the property.
Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Board of Education meeting on July 16 focused on recapping the last school year, and showcasing how far the school system has come in a short amount of time. Chilton County Schools Superintendent Corey Clements gave a State of Schools report to the board and those […] The post Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Locals penciled in time to ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Autauga County Schools
As students prepare to head back to school in Autauga County, the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Autauga Education Foundation, AEF, are preparing to help students make A’s in a different way. The Prattville Chamber has partnered with the AEF and Autauga County Schools, ACS, to literally...
Mark Chesnutt Sets Return To Stage A Month After Emergency Heart Surgery
Mark Chesnutt is ready to take back the stage and has set his return following an emergency quadruple bypass surgery.Country Star Mark Chesnutt Cancels Shows Following Emergency Quadruple Bypass Surgery The country star confirmed on social media that he plans to perform at the Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon event set for October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt shared on Instagram a link for his fans to buy tickets for the event honoring the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member. It was on June 16 when the “Too Cold at Home” singer had been hospitalized ahead...
EPA seeks public input on cleanup of PCB-contaminated waters in East Alabama
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala (WBMA) — PCB contamination in East Alabama waterways is now the focus of an EPA clean up project. First the agency wants to hear from the public. For many, Choccolocca Creek is a place to fish for dinner or recreation on a warm summer day. But posted advisories are a stark reminder of the pollutants below the surface that pose a danger to fish, wildlife and the public.
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
Crime Stoppers: Man steals from Buc-ee's - Athens twice in one week
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens Police need your help with tracking down a man who stole from Buc-ees twice within a week. The man, bearing a shirt that read ‘Not Today’ thought July 4 was the perfect day to steal merchandise from Buc-ee’s. Police say he returned...
Things to do around Tuscaloosa for July 18-24
This week in West Alabama, July 18-24, a Druid City Derby doubleheader, the Eighth Annual Wonder Woman Day at The Comic Strip, Groove & Grub in Kentuck Park, and in Jasper, a Tallulah Bankhead event. MUSIC SUNDAY ...
Stanhope’s Williams drafted by Dodgers, will forego pro opportunity
Chase Williams is betting on himself. The former Stanhope Elmore baseball player Chase Williams was selected in the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday afternoon. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round as the 580th overall pick. Despite the life changing moment, Williams is turning down...
Autauga County Administrator gives update on Metro Jail, including repairs and mold remediation
We appreciate Autauga County Administrator Scott Kramer in providing the EAN with updates concerning the Autauga Metro Jail, including an incident earlier this month where a jail employee was trapped in an elevator. He also addressed the process of mold remediation inside the jail. In the issue of an employee,...
Alabama transfer WR draws worthy comparison to former All-SEC receiver for Crimson Tide
He had success at the University of Washington under Kalen DeBoer and JaMarcus Shephard, but how good will Germie Bernard be for Alabama football with the same two coaches?. Bernard, a Las Vegas native, drew a worthy comparison Wednesday at Southeastern Conference Media Days to a former All-SEC wide receiver that played for the Crimson Tide. He came in the spring to Tuscaloosa (Ala.) after helping the Huskies win a Pac-12 Championship and advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. Bernard recorded three receptions for 122 yards on A-Day at Bryant-Denny Stadium, giving Tide fans a taste of what could happen in the fall.
Bulldogs Unveil 2024 Volleyball Schedule
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | As part of the 2024 schedule, the Alabama A&M University volleyball team will play in three tournaments, including hosting the Betty Austin Invitational, as the regular season begins on August 30. "The team's focus during the preseason is to continually test themselves both at home and on...
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