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LeFlore High School students dismissed early because of air conditioning problems
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - LeFlore High School students were dismissed this morning due to air conditioning issues, according to the Mobile County Public School System. “The issues were due to construction, combined with a power outage this weekend with the storms,” MPCSS spokeswoman Rena Philips told FOX10 News. “We are in the process of doing major renovations at LeFlore, including the addition of a brand new wing that will front St. Stephens Road.”
It might be a 99-yard drive but Semmes, MGM can go to the next level with a city school system
Not long ago, people laughed at the prospect of Semmes becoming a city. Isn’t that the languid place far out in the fringe of Mobile County where they grow flowers and rarely win a football game?. Well, the giggling has been squelched. Not long thereafter, people rolled their eyes...
Mobile teen arrested in connection with July shooting that injured 1
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department has arrested a teenager in connection with a shooting that injured one person on July 31. 18-year-old Ashton Tremichael Johnson-Whitfield was arrested and taken to Metro Jail Monday morning. Johnson-Whitfield is facing two first-degree assault charges and two discharging a gun into (un)occupied vehicle/building. He was arrested […]
Hunting 101: Workshop planned for Mobile in October
For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game on the dinner table and help start new traditions. Getting started in the AMH program is as simple as signing up for a Hunting 101 workshop. […] The post Hunting 101: Workshop planned for Mobile in October appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Join the Pharaohs Mystic Society for a Fun Night Out
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Come enjoy great food, drinks, and dancing with the Pharaohs Mystic Society! Music will be provided by Curtis Ford, and don’t miss American Idol finalist Triston Harper and his band, The Dreamcatchers. Date: 8/24/2024. Time: 7:30pm. Location: Temple Downtown 351 St. Francis St., Mobile Al...
Toys that Teach: Back to school tools and toys
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - While we all enjoy the beautiful, long summer days, another school year is around the corner. As we continue to look ahead to the back-to-school season, parents will be in search of educational (and entertaining) tools that can help their children thrive in the classroom as well as at home.
Serving Those Who Serve: JROTC leader calls it a career
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — We caught up with Lt. Col. Frank Barrow on his last day in the office. For the past several years has been the leader and chief innovator of Mobile County Public School’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps—or JROTC. And I guarantee you—he’s going to miss the job. Barrow said, “When you […]
Florida's official tourism site removes 'LGBTQ Travel' section
Florida’s official tourism website quietly removed a landing page for the state’s LGBTQ-friendly travel destinations sometime in the past four months. The website for the state’s tourism marketing corporation, VisitFlorida.com, had an “LGBTQ Travel” section that no longer exists, according to archived versions of the site viewable on the Internet Archive. The landing page previously featured blog posts and videos related to the state’s gay-friendly beaches, Pride events and LGBTQ road trip ideas.
Teacher vacancy numbers lower than FEA reports, FL Department of Education says
Opening day teacher vacancies dropped by 13.3% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the Florida Department of Education. A news release from the department did not include the total number of vacancies, nor did officials respond to a request for the number. A year ago, the department reported 4,776 teacher vacancies. By reducing that […]
Alabama attorney general says five Selma facilities are illegal gambling sites
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office has ordered operations to cease at five facilities in Selma that he said are functioning as illegal gambling sites. “These facilities are operating with complete disregard to Alabama law,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “I applaud Dallas County Sheriff Granthum’s dedication to combat this blight, and willingness to invite our team to assist in addressing these criminal enterprises. ...
College tuition at public institutions rises 179% in 20 years, UWF students stressed
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The average cost of college tuition at 4-yearpublic institutions has risen 179% over the last 20 years. That's according to 2022 data from the education data initiative. Some college students in our area say they're feeling financially stressed. It's Isabella Brown's first year at the University of...
Minority Vendor Conference in Birmingham showcases opportunities
BIRMINGHAM — Small business owners and entrepreneurs across the state can benefit from the upcoming Alabama Minority Vendor Conference and Showcase, an event dedicated to empowering small and disadvantaged businesses across the state. Scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Birmingham,...
Alabama charter commission monitoring proposed Birmingham charter
The Alabama Public School Charter School Commission could hold a meeting at the end of the month should a Birmingham-area charter school fail to meet certain pre-opening requirements. But Logan Searcy, the executive director of commission, said Monday they expect to not need that meeting should Freedom Preparatory Academy hit its goals. “If they are […]
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