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Unemployment claims in Alabama increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,806 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,667 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Lawsuit filed over Alabama law that blocks more people with felony convictions from voting
A voting rights group says a new Alabama law that expanded the list of felonies that cause a person to lose their right to vote is “out of step” with what is happening in most of the nation on voting rights for formerly incarcerated people.
Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday
By Staff Reports Governor Kay Ivey issued a statement Monday, encouraging Alabamians to begin preparing for the upcoming academic year by participating in Alabama’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which began Friday, July 19 and lasts through Sunday, July 21. Crenshaw County and towns including Luverne, Magnolia Springs and Rutledge participate each year in the […] The post Governor urges families to ‘stock up’ during tax holiday appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama virtual school graduate competing in Paris Olympics for Singapore
Two months ago, Levenia Sim was a virtual high school student. Now, she’s headed to compete for Singapore in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Baldwin County Virtual School this week shared Sim’s accomplishment on Facebook and noted she just graduated in May. “Congratulations and best wishes as you...
AHSAA regional basketball tournament returning to Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Regional Basketball tournament is coming back to the Capital City. AHSAA officials confirmed that the Central Regional boys and girls tournaments will be played at Alabama State University’s Dunn-Oliver Acadome. AHSAA signed an agreement with ASU to...
Kowaliga Retreat residents encouraged to boil water
A boil water notice has been issued by Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority (CEW&SA). The utility authority was repairing a water leak Saturday when an improperly installed sewer lateral was damaged. “ADEM was immediately notified,” CEW&SA said in a social media post. “Out of caution once water service is...
Gospel Events Calendar Updated for our area
SUN – Jul 21 – 5 PM – Michael Combs returns to Hunting Ridge Church of God, 305 Selma Highway for another great concert. SAT – Jul 27 – 6 PM – The Chuck Wagon Gang will be in concert at New Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2764 New Ebenezer Road, Lapine. No admission charged and a love offering will be taken up.
Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank
A former Selma resident was named vice president and community banker at Marion Community Bank. Steve Frazer, formerly of the Frazer Group and the brother of Selma Quarterback Club captain Bob Frazer, said he’s looking forward to his new role. “I am thrilled to join the Marion Community Bank team,” Frazer said. “Their dedication to […] The post Ex-Selma resident named vice president at Marion Community Bank appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
Austin recovering from workplace accident at Hwashin
On June 1, at 8:30 a.m., Hunter Austin of Minter was working on the production line at Hwashin America Corporation in Greenville, when the 300-ton press he operated came down on his right arm and hand, crushing both. Austin’s wife, RayAnn Neamon, nominated him recently for the My Dad, My Hero sweepstakes run by The […] The post Austin recovering from workplace accident at Hwashin appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Free backpacks being given away at select Verizon stores
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Free backpacks will soon be handed out at select Verizon stores for the back-to-school season. On Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m., Verizon retailer Round Room will hold their twelfth annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” at participating Verizon stores across the country. There will...
Engineer serves through civil career, military duty
Letohatchee native DeMarcus Jackson works as an engineer, combining military and civil service duties to serve his country. As a civilian production and manufacturing engineer for the U.S. Jackson manages and tracks risks for helicopters, and as an Army National Guard officer, he works to ensure deployed troops can communicate as needed with no interruptions. […]
Meet Goldie, the PAHS Pet of the Week
Goldie is a 4-year-old female Chihuahua mix who must be spayed before adoption. She was found as a stray out in the county and no owner came looking for her. Goldie is white with black markings; and she only weighs 9 pounds. She is a friendly little gal who gets along well with other dogs. Like any Chihuahua, Goldie would probably do best in a home with no small children. This little darling is so ready to have a home and family who will love her. Come meet Goldie soon.
Alabama Roots: Top 10 in NFL tackles for loss
The tackles-for-loss statistic has been around as an official number in the NFL since only 1999, so many of the league’s great defensive disruptors don’t have a figure to quantify their ability. But for the seasons where the tackle-for-loss statistic has been in use, DeMarcus Ware has been one of the best at creating them.
SEHS Punter Colby Beyer Wins Competition at Florida State University Summer Camp
Stanhope Elmore High School senior punter Colby Beyer recently won a punt competition during a summer camp at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. The competition featured more than 40 punters from around the country. After winning the competition, Beyer’s father, an alumnus from Florida State, tracked down Seminole’s Head Coach Mike Norvell, for a picture with the younger Beyer.
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