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Southeast Health Named Forbes Best-in-State Employer for Third Consecutive Year
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Southeast Health has once again been recognized as one of the top employers in Alabama, earning the Forbes 2024 Best-in-State Employers award for the third year in a row. This distinction highlights the healthcare system’s commitment to providing an excellent working environment and top-notch patient care.
Fall armyworm outbreaks impacts Alabama producers
By Justin Miller Alabama Cooperative Extension Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy forages in a manner of hours. This makes scouting extremely important for producers to be able to treat infestations early before too much damage occurs. The […] The post Fall armyworm outbreaks impacts Alabama producers appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Modern ecotourism could unlock new Black Belt boom, report finds
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. CAMDEN − Biking, birding, hiking and other ecotourism opportunities in Alabama’s Black Belt hold much promise, according to a report by Costas Christ and Associates. ...
5 North Alabama high school football games to watch in Week 1
Here are five games to watch involving north Alabama high school football teams in Week 1 along with the complete schedule. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Alabama mandates fentanyl education for grades six through 12
Alabama middle and high schoolers will start receiving mandatory education on the dangers of fentanyl this school year, as other states look at similar measures to teach children about overdose and prevention. Students in sixth through 12th grade in Alabama will be instructed on “fentanyl prevention and drug poisoning awareness” after Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) […]
From South Dakota to Alabama, farmers question crop profitability
Growers are fighting corn firing and hoping for the right amount of precipitation to make profit. Kelly Garrett is a fifth-generation farmer in western Iowa. Garrett farms 4,000 acres of corn, over 1,800 acres of soybeans, and 170 acres of winter wheat. We're nearing the end of summer, and I...
Gulf State Park pier re-opens to the public
The renovated Gulf State Park Pier re-opened on Monday, Aug. 19, welcoming people to the iconic Gulf Coast landmark for the first time in more than nine months. The pier closed in November 2023 for the $13.6 million renovation project, with contractor MD Thomas Construction, based in Orange Beach, leading the work. “Visiting the Gulf State […] The post Gulf State Park pier re-opens to the public appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Injury updates, other notes from Alabama's final practice access of fall camp
For the eighth and final time of fall camp, Alabama opened a portion of practice to reporters on Tuesday. Only the offense was available to watch during the abbreviated viewing period, with the defense working inside the field house away from cameras. Here are observations from Bama247's Mike Rodak, Cody...
Alabama AD Greg Byrne on the House settlement, roster caps, naming rights and more
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne started looking ahead about 2-3 years ago. The NCAA had granted athletes the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness around that time, and there was a sense that the whole enterprise of college athletics was changing. Byrne said...
Another 2025 Mr. Basketball contender leaving state of Alabama
Hillcrest-Evergreen’s Mr. Triple-Double will play his final year of high school basketball in Florida. Trey Simpson announced on social media over the weekend that he was transferring to DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla. On its website, DME claims to be one of the most prestigious boys basketball programs...
All Alabama Democratic delegates to pledge support for Kamala Harris at DNC
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Despite their underdog status in the state, all 52 of Alabama’s pledged Democratic delegates are expected to pledge support for Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention, according to sources. In 2020, former President and current Republican nominee Donald Trump secured 62% of Alabama’s votes. Joe Biden snagged 36.6% […]
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