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Poarch Creek Receive $725k Grant for EV Charging
ATMORE, AL – Governor Kay Ivey recently awarded more than $725,000 to the Poarch Creek Indians to install two duo-port electric chargers at Creek Travel Plaza, located at 4740 Jack Springs Road, near Interstate 65. This grant is among 14 others that were awarded by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) in an effort to ensure the state is ready to accommodate electric vehicles as they continue to increase along Alabama roads.
Shakea Miller Is The First Black Woman To Open A Degree-Granting Technical College In Alabama
Shakea Miller is looking to transform education in Alabama and make history in the process. Black News reports Miller opened 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College on June 24, 2024, in Phenix City, AL. In doing so, she became the first Black woman to open a degree-granting technical college in Alabama, and the sixth… Continue reading Shakea Miller Is The First Black Woman To Open A Degree-Granting Technical College In Alabama
River Region United Way aiming for $2.4 million in 2024 campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - River Region United Way is kicking off its 2024 campaign with high hopes and a higher goal. President and CEO Jannah Bailey said the nonprofit plans to raise $2.4 million to help over 40 partnering agencies in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery and Macon counties. “For every...
Orthopaedic surgery company to build new location in Montgomery
Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOS) has chosen a spot in Montgomery for a new "state-of-the-art" orthopedic surgery center. According to the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce the center will be built near the I-85 corridor. SOS is currently applying for a Certificate of Need from the State Health Planning Agency before...
Muscle Shoals couple wins Alfa Excellence in Agriculture award
MONTGOMERY — The future of agriculture in Alabama is bright and a Muscle Shoals couple is helping maintain the shine. Will and Ali Gotcher of Muscle Shoals won the Alabama Farmers Federation Excellence in Agriculture contest Aug. 3. They were recognized during the Federation Farm & Land Conference in Montgomery.
Russell Medical to host grand opening of new Center for Advanced Care on Tuesday, Aug. 13
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – Russell Medical is welcoming the public to the grand opening of the Benjamin Russell Center for Advanced Care, taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The event will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m., followed by self-guided tours and refreshments. Located on Hwy 280,...
High School Football Preview: Prattville High School
Prattville football is coming off their first losing season since 2017. Now this year, they’re looking to turn things back around with senior leadership that knows Prattville Lions head coach J.B. Wallace well. “These guys are night-and-day from how it was in the beginning,” Wallace said. “I’m excited about...
Manhunt for suspect in Jemison suspended, believed to be no longer in area
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office announced that they have suspended the search for Matthew Alan Clark following a turn of events in the Jemison area. Chilton County Sheriff John Shearon described the incident as a domestic type of situation involving Clark and his girlfriend. While not confirmed at the […] The post Manhunt for suspect in Jemison suspended, believed to be no longer in area appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Taylor Smartt named new UAB head softball coach
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Wednesday, UAB announced that Troy native – and former Troy Trojan – Taylor Smart has been hired as the school’s newest head softball coach. This will mark Smartt’s first solo head coaching opportunity, she previously served as co-interim head coach...
Judge to rule whether Alabama can prosecute people who aid out-of-state abortions
A federal judge is expected to soon decide whether Alabama can prosecute health care providers and advocates in the state who help pregnant patients get an abortion elsewhere. Abortion has been almost entirely illegal in the ruby red state since its trigger law took effect following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. It is one of the strictest bans in the country, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
15 states sue to block Biden’s effort to help migrants in US illegally get health coverage
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Fifteen states filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Biden administration over a rule that is expected to allow 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children to enroll next year in the federal Affordable Care Act’s health insurance. The states are seeking...
ABA Names Carl Sampieri as Its 2024 Engineer of the Year
On Thursday, the Alabama Broadcasters Association named Carl Sampieri as its 2024 Engineer of the Year. The distinction was given during the group’s annual conference on Aug. 8; this year held at the Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Birmingham, Ala. In a statement announcing the award, the...
Electric vehicle (EV) owners can get discount on admission to upcoming Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 7, 2024) – The Drive Electric Alabama EV Summit is offering a discounted registration rate for all EV owners to attend the event at the BJCC later this month. Before registering for the Summit online, EV owners must e-mail the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) at...
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