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CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year
The Covington County Board of Education approved 13 personnel matters during a special called meeting on Wednesday, July 17. The board approved the following personnel matters: Leave of Absence The board granted a medical leave of absence with benefits under the Family Medical Leave Act to Bridget Williams, bus driver at Red Level School retroactive […] The post CCBOE approves additional personnel for 2024-2025 school year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
U.S. News & World Report: UAB Hospital Claims No. 1 Ranking as Best in Alabama; Birmingham Metro
UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released last week. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition...
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Mobile Alabama Power lineman reacts to ‘aggressive’ Houston residents
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Several crews from the Alabama Power Mobile division were sent over to Houston to help restore power for several residents impacted by Beryl. Beryl knocked out power for nearly three million people in the Houston area, and with summer in full swing, thousands are still without power and are losing their […]
Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk
GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled...
Rural hospitals — and some urban ones — struggle for financial fitness
As mayor of a small town in rural Alabama, your daily concerns should be public safety, sanitation, economic development and such — not trying to keep the city’s hospital open. But that’s a hot topic for Mayor Sheldon Day in Thomasville, where the city’s four-year-old hospital is about...
Better Rain Chances Still Incoming
SYNOPSIS – Our Thursday morning started off pretty wet for many locations across the central and southern portions of the region. We may still see a few isolated showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon, but that early morning rain may keep any afternoon developments less widespread than what we’ve seen over the last couple of afternoons. A bigger plume of better moisture tracks over the region to close out the work week and into the start of the weekend, and that will once again bring some better rain chances back in with it. We could potentially see another increase in rain chances by the middle of next week too.
DCS Superintendent fights against ‘harassment’ from community
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The Dothan City Schools Superintendent sent a letter to the Dothan community Tuesday night, defending his school and staff against what he calls “constant cyber harassment” and vitriol against his employees. In his letter, Dr. Dennis Coe said the recent vitriol, meaning cruel...
Henry Co. paraplegic man found dead; questions rise over mental health struggles of the disabled
HENRY COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — After police recovered the body of a missing paraplegic man in Lake Eufaula, questions are arising about mental health and people with disabilities. Experts say when it comes to mental health research and awareness, people with physical disabilities often do not get adequate attention.
$3 lottery ticket bought in Hickory hits for $100K
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A lottery ticket purchased in Hickory by an Alabama resident ended up hitting for a big prize, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Thursday. Alabama resident Christopher Baker bought $3 Quick Pick at Jack B. Quick on Old NC 10 and doubled his prize when he hit a multiplier. “I […]
Four airlifted after Florence wreck
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Six people were injured in a wreck in Florence on Thursday morning. Officials say the wreck happened on Hwy. 20 near the intersection of County Rd. 14 (Waterloo Rd.) When first responders arrived on the scene they observed two vehicles that had collided head-on. As a...
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
6-year-old helps others after dying in crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - Rylan Michelle Cobb, 6, was rushed 200 miles to a children’s hospital in Birmingham after a car crash Saturday amid dismal hopes for survival. The same collision killed the little girl’s mother and left her father critically injured. Rylan died Tuesday morning, WTVY...
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
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