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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 […]
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 […]
Flood advisory affecting Houston County Thursday night
On Thursday at 7:38 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Houston County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," comments the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
Ashford High cracking down on cell phones in classrooms
ASHFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — While cell phone use in the classroom was already prohibited, Houston County School leaders are now enforcing it as Ashfordd High School students will have to lock up their phones to stay focused in the classroom. “The biggest issue is concentration and loss of instruction...
Dothan insurance agent schemed to steal thousands: Charges
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan woman faces insurance fraud charges after a lengthy investigation that expanded to state agents. Records show grand jurors indicted Allison Dawn Benton Davis, 53, who turned herself in at the Houston County Jail on Wednesday. The multi-count indictment shows that she defrauded insurance companies,...
More Dothan streets to undergo resurfacing
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — From Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, several Dothan streets will undergo resurfacing work. Overlook Drive (John D. Odom Road to Murphy Mill Road) Maypop Court (Overlook Drive to Overlook Drive) Anna Lee Drive (Burbank Street to cul-de-sac) Cricket Court (Overlook Drive to Overlook...
Mama Jays free pancake breakfast is Saturday
Mama Jays ’free Pancake Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday and will be followed by the Back 2 School Jamboree that goes until 5 p.m. at Mama Jay’s on S.A. Graham Blvd. in downtown Brundidge. “This is Mama Jay’s way of saying thank you to all those who support the “Island Girl […] The post Mama Jays free pancake breakfast is Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ice rink expected to make reappearance in Dothan, could ice hockey follow?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Ice skating or ice hockey fans get prepared! An ice rink is expected to return to the Circle City this winter but with some additions. An estimated one million dollar project is said to be in the works for an ice rink to come to the Dothan Fairgrounds in a few months. The plan is for the rink to be moved from the Fairgrounds if it shows to be successful.
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