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Derrick Sewell is back at home at Gaston and ready to take them back to where he knows they can be
GASTON − Derrick Sewell has returned to his first teaching/coaching job, after a long road back to what he now calls his dream job. Sewell started his career at Gaston High School, climbing to head baseball coach, where he hired now baseball coach and one of his top football assistants Jesse Pruitt. While the ending of his first stint at Gaston wasn't ideal, it never changed the fact that he would have wanted to return one...
Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama
Emily Herzog, mother of Alabama commit Justin Hill, reflects on her son's commitment to the Tide, what led to Bama coming out on top, future plans for his recruitment, and more. The post Parent Perspective: Inside Justin Hill’s commitment to Alabama appeared first on On3.
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
City of Gadsden Launches Video-Based Website to Engage Residents
The City of Gadsden has recently launched a new method to help connect with its many residents, to promote transparency, and improve access to timely information. With Rep’d, which is a groundbreaking video messaging and engagement platform for local government – residents can ask MANY questions of the City Staff Members and receive short, personalized video answers.
Unsettled weather continues through the weekend, Heavy rain could lead to flooding issues
Friday: The cold front will stall over Central to South Alabama on Friday. This will set off more numerous showers and storms especially during the afternoon and evening. Some heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible. High temperatures will be below average as they only climb into the lower 80s. Drought: The Drought Monitor […]
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris receives 2% raise
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris speaks at an Alabama Department of Public Health meeting on Jan. 18, 2024 in Montgomery. (Alander Rocha/Alabama Reflector) The board overseeing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) voted unanimously Thursday to give State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris a 2% raise, effective in September.
The Wharf Announces Anchor Tenant for New Portside on Main Addition
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Wharf, a premier destination on Alabama's Gulf Coast, is set to elevate its offerings with the announcement of an exciting new anchor tenant and additional merchants coming to its "Portside on Main" addition. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the popular shopping, dining, and entertainment venue, promising visitors an enhanced experience with a diverse array of new businesses, including the Gulf Coast's largest swing suites powered by Top Golf.
Birmingham Began the Month with 5 Homicides in 5 Days – and it Got Worse
After one of the most violent starts to a month in Birmingham in recent memory, Mayor Randall Woodfin this week began one of the most intense anti-violence messaging campaigns of his two terms in office. Across 24 hours on Saturday, a man, woman and 5-year-old child were killed in a...
Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. Jacob Holmes/APR. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A federal judge Wednesday chided the American Alliance for Equal Rights for...
Alabama set to execute man for fatal shooting of a delivery driver during a 1998 robbery attempt
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is facing scheduled execution Thursday night in Alabama. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, is set to receive a lethal injection at a prison in southwest Alabama. He was convicted of capital […]
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