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LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities
As the state and nation grapple with a workforce shortage, Alabama’s community and technical colleges are stepping up to address this pressing challenge. Among these institutions, Lurleen B. Wallace (LBW) Community College has garnered attention for its significant efforts, recently being featured in a statewide podcast episode. The spotlight was on their Alabama RISE program, […] The post LBW featured for empowering residents with disabilities appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Alabama lagging other states in renewable energy generation
New costs for third-party power generation in Alabama come as the state is falling behind the country in adopting renewable energy. “Clean energy is surging in its adoption,” Brendan Pierpont, director for electricity modeling for Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and environment think tank. “It’s really the largest source of new capacity additions on the […]
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying to get out in front of this thing so […]
Tips for Visiting the Pumpkin Patch This Season
Many families with young children make the pilgrimage to the “pumpkin patch” in the fall. Whether it’s a school field trip, a family trip or a visit with friends, it’s almost as common in Alabama as Christmas shopping or the Thanksgiving turkey. But like the aforementioned...
This Year’s Winner of MasterChef Junior is Alabama’s Own Bryson McGlynn
Alabama’s own Bryson McGlynn, “Cheese Curd,” now age 12, recently won Gordon Ramsey’s MasterChef Junior grand prize – Season 9, and he’s the first child from Alabama to take this honor. He was 11 at the time. He is the son of Mike and Shannon McGlynn of Auburn.
Week 1 Alabama high school football schedule & scores
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Week 1 of high school football schedule kicks off Thursday as some teams look to bounce back after losing in Week 0. The AHSAA Game of the Week features Ramsay (0-1) taking on Clay-Chalkville (1-0) at Legion Field Thursday. Auburn High School (1-0) will host Vestavia Hills (0-1) in a 7A […]
This week in HS Sports: Readers weigh in on their top football teams of all-time
This is an opinion piece. Last week in this space, I tried to chronicle the top 10 championship football team I’ve covered during my career. The team I ranked ahead of all others was Etowah High’s 1999 state title team that featured Carnell “Cadillac” Williams and was coached by Raymond Farmer. That team averaged 40 points a game and allowed just 13.
Alabama: These Quarters Are Worth Thousands
They may be right there in your change drawer. Here are ten common quarters that, can be worth thousands of dollars:. 1932-D Washington Quarter: While the 1932-D Washington Quarter isn't necessarily "common," it is more widely available than some other rare quarters. In pristine condition, it can fetch thousands of dollars.
SARCOA Launches Support Group for Older Relatives Caring for Children
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – The SARCOA Alabama Cares program coordinator, Jacquelyn Shope, recently started a support group to provide a supportive space and education for older adults caring for children. The first meeting of SARCOA’s Older Relatives Caring for Children (ORCC) support group took place this Thursday, with four individuals in attendance.
Alabama State Board of Education discusses possible adjustment to reading cut scores
ANNISTON — Members of the Alabama State Board of Education Wednesday discussed the possibility of changing a test score threshold that determines whether a student can advance to fourth grade. The 2019 Alabama Literacy Act, which was fully implemented this year, aims to have students reading on grade level by the end of third grade. […]
Alabama Marine Resources saltwater hatchery program showing continued success
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - An intense effort has been underway over the last decade to replenish dwindling stocks of inshore saltwater gamefish in Alabama. The program has seen much success, to a point where the state hatchery no longer breeds red drum. The focus is now on other species and Alabama anglers play a vital role in those efforts.
Alabama abortion law is not pro-life. It’s pro-strife
This is an opinion cartoon. Alabama’s draconian abortion ban is harsh enough on women and reproductive healthcare professionals in this state. Attorney General Steve Marshall now threatens to take his abortion punishment tour across state lines. Like the Alabama Supreme Court’s ‘frozen embryos are children’ ruling sent IVF shockwaves around the country, our leaders are never satisfied just to create hardship on its own people. Nope. They like to spread the chaos.
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