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Drought conditions continue to improve in the area
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The rain we received in July was beneficial for the area as drought conditions have improved widely across the area. On Thursday morning, the latest drought monitor was released showing we are no longer experiencing an extreme drought anywhere in Alabama. Counties that are experiencing...
Academic Study: Alabama, The State Where Money Does Grow on Trees
Montgomery, AL – The forestry and forest products manufacturing industry contributes more than $36.3 billion to Alabama’s economy according to the latest IMPLAN study commissioned by the Forest Workforce Training Institute (ForestryWorks®). Jacksonville State University’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research conducted a study that showed an almost $7.4 billion increase from the previous […] The post Academic Study: Alabama, The State Where Money Does Grow on Trees appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
On June 24, 2024, Shakea Miller made history by becoming the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. Her institution, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College (1 on 1 T&T), officially opened in Phenix City, marking a significant milestone in the landscape of higher education.
Alabama bill would extend car seat requirements, create new fines
A state representative has introduced a bill for next year’s legislative session that would update the age and weight requirements for children’s car seats, along with increasing the penalties for those in violation. Rep. Ron Bolton, R-Northport, the bill’s sponsor, said in an interview on Monday that it was introduced as a preventative measure and […]
Two Alabama high school baseball players to play in MLB-hosted showcase game
Two high school baseball players from the state of Alabama have been selected for a national showcase game hosted by Major League Baseball. Bob Jones senior Myles Hammond and Hoover junior Will Adams were both among the 44 athletes selected to play in the 44 Hank Aaron Invitational Showcase Game on Saturday at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
Two couples drop lawsuit over Alabama IVF embryo destruction; one case remains
Two couples on Wednesday dropped a lawsuit against IVF providers in Mobile that claimed that the accidental destruction of their embryos constituted a wrongful death claim. One lawsuit remains. The motion from the couples requested that the court dismiss their case with prejudice, meaning plaintiffs cannot make the same claim in the same court. The […]
Seventh baby box in Alabama opens in Walker County
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) – A new Safe Haven Baby Box was unveiled Wednesday afternoon in Jasper. According to the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization, this is the seventh baby box in the state. “251 boxes, 19 states later, and 201 babies have come through the baby box program since 2017,” Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder […]
Unified Pros Taps Angler, Mark Davis as Tournament Director for The Ultimate Angler World Championship
Unified Pros Taps Angler, Mark Davis as Tournament Director for The Ultimate Angler. Scottsboro, AL – Unified Pros, Inc. announced Mark Davis as Tournament Director for. their Ultimate Angler World Championship. In this role, Davis will play a critical part in shaping the first true world championship. bass fishing...
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