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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 […]
Trussville Mayor, Superintendent hosting town hall meeting on school needs, property tax vote tonight
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–Mayor Buddy Choat and Superintendent Dr. Patrick Martin will host a town hall meeting tonight, July 25, in the Hewitt-Trussville High School Performing Arts Center where they will discuss the upcoming city-wide special municipal tax election that would fund multiple school expansion projects. The pair will give a...
Diners Flocking to Northport’s Now-Open Lost Pizza Co.
Diners are showing up in droves to support a new pizzeria that opened this week about a year after a local favorite, Mr. Bill's Southern Diner, permanently closed in the same space. Mr. Bills closed last July, and two months later, former Northport politician Jeff Hogg announced that Mississippi's Lost...
Inside the new Carver Jones Market Fairfield, opening July 31 [Photos]
Last week, Bham Now reported that a new grocery store—the Carver Jones Market Fairfield—was coming soon to western Jefferson County. We stopped by the new market for an inside look before its grand opening on Wednesday, July 31. Fairfield residents need affordable groceries and fresh produce. Located in...
Tuscaloosa’s Westside Community Fun Day Celebrates 11 Years
Last year, The Mind Changers Inc. Westside Community Fun Day in the Park celebrated its 10th Anniversary with its annual back-to-school event. The organization invites you to celebrate 11 years of community togetherness this year at the annual Westside Community Day in the Park. What to Expect. Various attractions and...
HBCU Talladega College Is Fighting To Save Gymnastics Program
“Let's unite to keep the dreams of these young women alive.”. Though Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have made major strides in sports, Talladega College recently announced that its gymnastics program will be cut after just one season. “While the decision to discontinue the gymnastics program was undoubtedly difficult, we remain incredibly proud of our gymnasts, coaches, and their remarkable achievements,” Talladega College Interim President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough said. “Their dedication and resilience have set a high standard, and their legacy will continue to inspire.”
‘Jax State football is must-watch tv’: JSU wraps up Conference USA Football Kickoff media days
FRISCO, Texas. (WBRC) - Jacksonville State football wrapped up the Conference USA Football Kickoff this week at the PGA of America Headquarters in Frisco, Texas. The Gamecocks, who are coming off a 9-4 season and a bowl win in 2023 in their first year in the FBS, are entering year three under head coach Rich Rodriguez.
Commission chair says there’s no ‘single silver bullet’ to improving Georgia’s Medicaid program
Ga. (AP)-The head of a new commission tasked with recommending improvements to Georgia’s Medicaid program said Thursday that she did not see a single solution for all of the issues facing low-income and uninsured state residents. Caylee Noggle, whom Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tapped to chair the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission, made the remarks during […]
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