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Celebrating Disabilities in North Alabama
July is Disability Pride Month! North Alabama is proud to be an inclusive destination with a special history. July was selected as Disability Pride Month to honor the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but here in North Alabama, it is also the month of The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green, Helen Keller's birthplace! Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, and her birthplace and childhood home are open for daily visits, special events, and two more showings of the 63rd Annual Production of The Miracle Worker on July 19th and 20th. Come experience the amazing story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan at Ivy Green. Learn about Helen's strength, her international impact, and the ways her legacy inspires us today.
JSU breaks ground on new performing arts center
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Jacksonville State University honored one of their own Tuesday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Performing Arts Center. The lead singer for the group Alabama was on hand along with Gov. Kay Ivey to thank everyone for their love and support. JSU President Don...
Things to do around Tuscaloosa for July 18-24
This week in West Alabama, July 18-24, a Druid City Derby doubleheader, the Eighth Annual Wonder Woman Day at The Comic Strip, Groove & Grub in Kentuck Park, and in Jasper, a Tallulah Bankhead event. MUSIC SUNDAY ...
5 high school graduates receive thousands of dollars in Croom scholarships
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Five high school graduates from Tuscaloosa and Mississippi were awarded thousands of dollars worth of college scholarships today, all made possible by the Kennis Croom Foundation. The five graduates walked away with a combined total of $45,000. Mallory Rucker will apply her $10,000 Kennis Croom Foundation...
Huntsville City Schools introduces new Handle with Care program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's never easy witnessing anyone go through a traumatic experience. Especially, a child. That's why a new program is coming to Huntsville City Schools, and the focus is handling students with care after they've been exposed to trauma or violence. Erica Hachberger with the National Children's...
Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is set to host its Third Thursday Plant Sale on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) Greenhouses and Nursery. This event offers an excellent opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens while enhancing […] The post Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
ALDOT prepares for months-long road work in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - A major ALDOT road project is beginning that will affect about 9,000 residents in west Alabama. The project will start at State Road 216 and go all the way up to Brookwood, more than 11 miles away. The work itself will include repaving, installing new guardrails...
Shelby County property owner claims controversial inmate facility will not be built
The Shelby County Planning Commission held a public hearing Monday about the proposed zoning map for the Harpersville-Vincent Beat. After the unanimous approval of the map from the Commission, it will go to voters on 8/27 to decide whether or not the map goes into effect. But the many people...
Upcoming Job Fairs and Services at Tuscaloosa Area Career Center
The Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is excited to announce two job fairs happening on Thursday, July 18th, providing fantastic opportunities for job seekers to connect with potential employers and explore various career options. Shoal Creek Mine Job Fair. On July 18th, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, the Career Center...
PEO C3T Deputy Chief Kevin Cheney Receives 1st Star From US Army
The U.S. Army has promoted Col. Kevin Cheney, the deputy commander of Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical, to brigadier general during a ceremony at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The promotion highlights Chaney’s previous service to the aviation and acquisition communities, PEO C3T said in a LinkedIn post.
Board of Education to Meet Monday at 4:00pm
MONDAY – 7/15/2024 04:00 PM. Cherokee Administration Building / 260 Cedar Bluff Rd #103, Centre, AL 35960. 7. Proper Procedures for Board Meeting Notification. 12. Adopt Proposed Vape Intervention and Education Policy. 13. Review Proposed 2024-2025 Student Handbook. 14. Review Proposed Policy Revisions. 15. Approve Alabama Education Stability for...
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