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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 […]
United Way of East Central Alabama providing mental help for the homeless
ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - A new initiative in east Alabama to address the mental health challenges facing homeless, low-income, uninsured, and underinsured people in the area. Kyle Bryan with United Way of East Central Alabama says this program is funded by the city of Anniston with the help of major partnerships.
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. […]
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 […]
Trussville Mayor, Superintendent hosting town hall meeting on school needs, property tax vote tonight
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin will host a town hall meeting tonight, July 25, in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center where they will discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that would fund multiple school expansion projects. The pair will give a...
Last full-service gas station in Oneonta closing because of worker shortage
ONEONTA, Ala. — One of the few full-service gas stations in our area is closing its doors for good. Tidwell's Citgo in Oneonta has been a fixture in the community since 1959, but on the first of August, it's going out of business. There are probably a lot of...
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