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Woodlawn United plans construction of apartments and townhomes on Georgia Road
In the coming weeks, the Birmingham City Council will vote on funding for Woodlawn United to begin construction on eight apartments on Georgia Road. The project is a part of a development that would include the apartments and 12 townhomes. Mashonda Taylor is the CEO of Woodlawn United. She says the organization has built more than 100 houses and apartments in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
More than $50K will be distributed to B’ham small businesses through Penny Foundation Future Forward Grant Cycle
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Penny Foundation is hosting its 7th Future Forward Grant Cycle, where more than $50,000 will be distributed to local small businesses and non-profits. The Penny Foundations says the Future Forward Fund provides an opportunity to access resources from trusted organizations that are committed to the...
Marshall changes mind, commits to Auburn
With one week to go before the start of the season, Fenwick senior football player Nate Marshall, one of the state’s top players in the Class of 2025, has changed his college plans. Marshall, a 6-foot, 4-inch, 270-pound defensive lineman and tight end who had verbally committed to the...
Alabama Department of Environmental Management announces over $2.5 million in grants
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Gulf Coast is getting a boost in recycling efforts as the Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced over $2.5 million in grants to cities, counties, agencies, and nonprofits across the state. According to an ADEM press release, 18 entities received a total of $2,581,070 in grant funding. Gulf Coast entities […]
TVA Pushes Through Surprise Rate Increase for Customers
Leadership recently announced critical details about the utility's plans to increase rates, raising costs for millions of customers across. hundreds of local power companies. , the utility announced its second rate increase this year, adding another 5.25% in increased electricity costs to consumer bills, in part to subsidize unproven small modular nuclear reactor technology that the utility is banking on rather than increasing investment in renewable energy and necessary transmission infrastructure.
Rabies in wildlife highlights the importance of vaccinating pets
Over the past few weeks, cases of rabies in wildlife have exposed several pets. In the city limits of Hokes Bluff in Etowah County, a raccoon positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard. Three dogs in the yard were exposed to rabies. In early August in Sylacauga, Talladega County, a bat positive for rabies was found on a front porch and a cat was likely exposed. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reminds the public that rabies is a viral disease that can be fatal if untreated.
Florence Program Created to Help Homeless Population Get IDs | August 27, 2024 | News 19 at 5 p.m.
Government IDs are necessary to get government assistance, a job, rent a place to stay – and much more. Not having access to one can make it that much harder for those who experience homelessness to better their situation.
Alabama-based shipbuilder Austal USA agrees to pay $24 million to settle accounting fraud probe
Austal USA, an Alabama-based shipbuilder that makes vessels for the U.S. Navy, has admitted wrongdoing and agreed to pay a $24 million fine to settle an accounting fraud investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
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