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ALDOT grants to help fund $1.5M worth of projects at 3 municipal airports
Nearly half a million dollars in state funding is being distributed among three different municipal airports around the state. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) announced more than $485,000 in grant money will go to airport projects totaling around $1.5 million around the state. The airports impacted include:. Auburn. Cullman.
Garbage contract hot topic for Lowndes County Commission
Shannon Meuleman, Martin Environmental director of sales, appeared before the Lowndes County Commission on Aug. 12 to discuss obstacles for moving forward with approval of the county’s garbage collection contract. “We were awarded the bid back in April or May and we have submitted a contract to the commission,” Mueleman said. “I believe attorney [Prince] […]
Montgomery Biscuits hosting Family Faith Night at Riverwalk Stadium
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A special event is being held at Riverwalk Stadium to foster peace during a violent time in the Montgomery community, the Montgomery Biscuits announced in a release. The Montgomery Biscuits are proud to present Family Faith Night on Friday, Sept. 6. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Shanta...
Former Dothan doctor recorded children, molested unconscious patients: Charges
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A former Dothan doctor faces charges he illegally recorded video and molested unconscious patients and others after moving to Michigan. Oumair Aejaz allegedly used hidden cameras to record children as young as 2 years old along with women of various ages in hospital rooms, changing areas, inside closets, bathrooms, and bedrooms he could access, and at an area swim club.
Alabama now has a top five player committed at nine different positions
Following the commitment of highly-touted running back Akylin Dear on Tuesday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s 2025 recruiting class only continues to look better-and-better. Now sitting at 20 total commitments, the Crimson Tide still rank as the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class behind only Ohio State, but also hold...
Construction closures coming to Greenfield Village
If you're planning a trip to Greenfield Village next week, be prepared for some closures as the museum brings in a new addition. As construction crews work to bring the Jackson House, a civil rights monument, onsite, part of the village will be closed to the public on Aug. 27 and Aug. 29. The closures will affect buildings and roads in the Porches and Parlors district and part of the Edison at Work district. ...
New Ivy Creek doctor inspired by Holocaust survivor
Dr. Michael Kalter feels called to practice medicine. It’s a calling that came long before medical school. It all stems from a story Kalter’s father shared with him of the Holocaust. “My father’s family was killed in the Holocaust,” Kalter said. “My father was a survivor. When I...
Lawyers for Alabama inmate seek to block his fall execution by nitrogen gas
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawyers for an Alabama inmate, scheduled to be executed with nitrogen gas this fall, argued in a Tuesday court filing that the state has ignored problems with the method as it seeks to carry out more nitrogen executions. Attorneys for Carey Dale Grayson asked a...
America's First Federal Credit Union announces new president, CEO
America's First Federal Credit Union’s board of directors has announced that Kevin Morris will succeed Bill Connor as president and CEO of the credit union, effective March 1, 2025. Connor recently announced his intention to retire after 44 years of service to the credit union. Connor joined AmFirst in...
Bill would expand voting access in Alabama, create oversight commission
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would expand voting rights for Alabamians, but the bill is likely to face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled legislature. SB 7, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, would, among other measures, allow automatic restoration of voting rights in some circumstances; allow for absentee voting without […]
Patrick Nix, No. 1 Central-Phenix City looking to future, not banking on past success
Patrick Nix’s Central-Phenix City team enters the 2024 regular season as the reigning Class 7A champions. The Red Devils are ranked No. 1 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 7A poll and also are No. 1 in the AL.com Power 25, a ranking of the 25 best teams in the state regardless of classification.
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