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Frustration continues as Bessemer School Board faces possible state takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - Facing a possible state takeover, the Bessemer City School Board met for over two hours Tuesday. Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey says the Bessemer City School Board needs to address major issues or his office will step in and some board members addressed some of the things mentioned by Mackey.
Chelsea’s Haley Trotter scores double figures in North All-Stars win over South
The reigning queen of Shelby County basketball put her mark on North-South All-Star Week with a big performance in the week’s annual girls basketball showcase. The post Chelsea’s Haley Trotter scores double figures in North All-Stars win over South appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Little League Section 3 South All-Star 11s baseball: South Shore tops Pelham for title banner
Just three days after the South Shore 11-year-old baseball all stars pummeled Pelham Little League 11-0 in the Section 3 South winners’ bracket final on their home field, they repeated the feat, this time taking the S3S championship over Pelham by the same 11-0 score Tuesday at Van Nest Little League in the Bronx.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Blocking activin A protein prevents dyskinesia tied to levodopa in mice
Blocking the activity of a protein called activin A was shown to prevent the development of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in a mouse model of Parkinson’s disease in a recent study. “By prohibiting the protein from functioning, we were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms in the mouse models,”...
Birmingham City Council Passes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The 141-square-mile territory has experienced historic levels of civilian deaths since Israel began a military offensive in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 38,700 people have died in the action.
Huntsville Police searching for pair of shoplifters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police Department investigators needs the publics help in tracking down a pair of shoplifters. Officials say two women stole several Nike items from the Academy Sports store at the corner of Drake Ave. and Memorial Pkwy. nearly two weeks ago. Surveillance footage caught the two...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
Thompson star D’Marion Terrell selected by Blue Jays in 2024 MLB Draft
After another successful season for the Thompson High School baseball program, the Warriors are adding another accolade to the school’s rich athletic resume. The post Thompson star D’Marion Terrell selected by Blue Jays in 2024 MLB Draft appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Osprey Initiative workers remove litter from Buck Creek
A group of workers joined together on Friday, July 12 to work to keep Alabaster’s Buck Creek clean as part of a continued partnership between the city of Alabaster and Osprey Initiative. The post Osprey Initiative workers remove litter from Buck Creek appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
ADPH seeking budget increase to cover Children’s Health Insurance Program
The head of the Alabama Department of Public Health said Tuesday that an increase in their department’s budget was due to increases in enrollment and state costs for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama’s State Health Officer, made the remarks amid questions from Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, the chair of the […] The post ADPH seeking budget increase to cover Children’s Health Insurance Program appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Drivers urged to slow down as Operation Southern Slow Down begins
WALTON COUNTY, Florida — The Walton County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with the Florida Highway Patrol and DeFuniak Springs Police for Operation Southern Slow Down starting Monday, July 15. The weeklong campaign aims to educate drivers in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee about safe driving practices....
Alabama school districts with high teacher retirements: See where
The number of educators retiring in Alabama is climbing again, with nine school districts seeing the highest number of retirements in the past decade. Just under 3,100 employees retired from July of 2023 through June of 2024, according to the Teachers Retirement Systems of Alabama. Numbers include teachers and other staff who have vested in the system after at least 10 years of employment.
TVA shares tips on saving money on your utilities
ALABAMA, USA — TVA is expecting the highest demand of their services Tuesday due to the intense heat coming to the Tennessee Valley. However, there are ways to beat the heat and lower costs on your utility bills. Here are some tips from experts at TVA:. Close your curtains/blinds...
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