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Federal judge narrows lawsuit over minority representation on Alabama state board
A federal court judge on Wednesday ordered discovery in a lawsuit challenging a statute requiring minority representation on a state board. But U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker dismissed the lawsuit’s challenge to language requiring state boards to reflect the diversity of the state. The American Alliance for Equal Rights, an organization that challenges preferences […] The post Federal judge narrows lawsuit over minority representation on Alabama state board appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Secretary of State Diego Morales releases joint statement on election integrity and opposing federalization of state election processes
MILWAUKEE– The undersigned State Secretaries are their states’ Chief Election Officers:. These six Secretaries of State are attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) this week in Milwaukee, WI. The Convention provides an opportunity to communicate with officials from throughout the nation regarding the Secretaries’ election integrity concerns regarding any attempts to federalize state election processes.
SCOUTED: Cove Telehealth for Women
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Cove Telehealth for Women is transforming women’s healthcare, and Dawn Pumpelly, editor and owner of The Scout Guide Huntsville sat down with them in this edition of SCOUTED. At Cove Telehealth for Women, they strive to be a safe and welcoming environment where...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament West Regional-Alabama vs Clemson
Mar 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the finals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Bessemer School Board Member hints at ‘collaboration’ with state amid potential takeover
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The future of Bessemer City Schools is still up in the air after the state’s threat to take the system over. Superintendent Dr. Dana Arreola did not want to go on camera at a Thursday night meeting but did tell WBRC that she plans to share some good news soon. She did not clarify when.
Tuscaloosa City School District holds job fair at Central High School
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) – On Thursday, Tuscaloosa City Schools held a job fair for those looking to start a new career chapter in education. The school system has 65 open positions, which include teachers, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and teachers’ aides. A job fair was held at Central High School in the gymnasium to […]
Alabama basketball announces Brian Adams as assistant coach
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats announced Thursday the hiring of Brian Adams as an assistant coach. Adams comes to the Crimson Tide staff from the NBA’s Detroit Pistons where he served as an assistant coach in the Motor City in the 2023-2024 season. “We...
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
New Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market Proposed for Growing Tuscaloosa Area
A fast-growing area of Tuscaloosa will soon be home to a new Walmart Neighborhood Market, about a decade after one was first proposed there. At their Tuesday night meeting, the Tuscaloosa City Council voted to annex and rezone around 2 acres of undeveloped land at 8600 Highway 69 South in Hillcrest for a new grocery store and fuel station.
Jefferson County under a flood advisory Thursday evening
On Thursday at 5:07 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Jefferson County. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around,...
New grocery store to serve Fairfield food desert in ‘body, mind, spirit’
A new grocery store called Carver Jones Market will be opening in Fairfield on July 31, led by a Black president and CEO. The store will be directly across from Fairfield City Hall, at 4800 Gary Avenue in Fairfield. “Carver Jones exists to serve the whole person — body, mind,...
Alabama transfer Kris Parker to take official visit to Oklahoma State
As Steve Lutz looks to finalize his first roster at Oklahoma State ahead of the 2024-25 men's basketball season, he's still recruiting through the transfer portal. Alabama transfer forward Kris Parker is expected to take a visit to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State next week, he confirmed to Sooners Illustrated. Parker,...
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