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Alabama community colleges say financial aid awards are coming, amid FAFSA delays
Alabama community and technical college students who completed federal financial aid forms will start to receive notice of their award packages this week, officials said Tuesday. About half of community college students in the state should be eligible for some aid. The letters will come as colleges across the country...
Texas Ranked In Top Ten Of Worst States For Summer
The Texas summer is full swing as we all know. While the state enjoyed a lot of rain at the beginning of the year, the sun is now making its presence known. Air conditioners are constantly running, and Texans are doing everything they can to stay out of the sun for as long as possible. But Texas isn't the only dealing with this right?
July 4th Fireworks and Fun!
July 4th is almost here, and if you love fireworks, we have put together a list of some fun things to do this holiday weekend in North Alabama! 🇺🇸. The Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard is July 4 from 1-9pm! There will be inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9pm!
Governor Kay Ivey Highlights Alabama’s Manufacturing Strength on ‘Made in the USA’ Day
Montgomery, AL – Governor Kay Ivey praised Alabama’s robust manufacturing sector today in honor of ‘Made in the USA’ Day, emphasizing its significant role in driving economic growth statewide. The governor highlighted the sector’s contribution to high-quality jobs and globally in-demand products, reinforcing Alabama’s reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse. Governor Ivey noted that Alabama ranks in […] The post Governor Kay Ivey Highlights Alabama’s Manufacturing Strength on ‘Made in the USA’ Day appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Where does Hugh Freeze stand in On3’s SEC head coach ‘pressure cooker’ rankings?
The second season of the Hugh Freeze era is upon us, and the Auburn Tigers are looking to improve upon its 6-7 campaign in 2023. Freeze is in a better position to succeed ahead of his second season than his predecessor, Bryan Harsin, was entering his second season. Freeze is not a part of a coup to remove him from his position as head coach, and he is working hard to rebuild the program by bringing in top-notch talent and hiring the best coaching staff to develop the new pieces. As the program appears to be trending upward, is there any chance...
Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
Heat advisory affecting Southwest Alabama Wednesday
On Tuesday at 2:25 p.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Escambia, Covington, Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weather service Heat safety: A guide to staying safe in high temperatures. Stay...
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. We'll update this list as we get more. Courtesy of Ardmore Police Chief Jereme Robison:. Citizens are allowed to shoot...
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
NCAT doctoral student awarded Asphalt Institute Foundation Kirk Scholarship
Anthony Brenes-Calderon, a doctoral student working with Auburn University’s National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT), is driving sustainable asphalt innovation forward with help from the Bill and Shireen Kirk Scholarship. The Kirk Scholarship, which is administered by the Asphalt Institute Foundation, is awarded annually to third or fourth-year undergraduate,...
Auburn Tigers News: Jake Thornton on high school recruiting, TE expected to recommit
In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, offensive line coach Jake Thornton talks about high school recruiting and a former tight end commit is expected to rejoin Auburn football. One of the biggest problems head coach Hugh Freeze inherited when he took on Auburn football was the state of the...
Where Walker White ranks in Phil Steele's top 25 freshman quarterbacks
Auburn football has been in search for its perfect fit at quarterback for the last few seasons, trying to find success at the head of the offense and make some noise in the future. One of the newest faces in the Tigers’ quarterback room has the potential to be the future of the offense, gaining attention on some watch lists.
Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
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