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U.S. Department of Defense awards $23M for aluminum casting supply chain
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Defense announced it had awarded $23 million to the Constellium Muscle Shoals LLC to increase its aluminum casting production. The Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based company plans to use the funding to increase its annual capacity for aluminum casting up to 300 million pounds. The added capacity will help the company […] The post U.S. Department of Defense awards $23M for aluminum casting supply chain appeared first on Transportation Today.
Trussville City Council honors student athlete, updates public on Chalkville Road expansion
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.—Family and friends were in attendance as Jackson Howell accepted two honors at the July 24 meeting of the Trussville City Council. Council member Alan Taylor read a proclamation honoring Howell for being the first person in Alabama to ever receive a scholarship from the National Football Foundation. The NFF announced 84 incoming college freshmen athletes to its 2024 Team of Distinction. According to the proclamation, the NFF has presented the scholarships for incoming college freshmen athletes since 2018 based on “academic achievement, athletic accolades, and community involvement through high school.
City of Gadsden settles sales tax claim by Riverview, OT lawsuit by firefighters
The City of Gadsden is dipping into its “rainy day fund” to help settle two legal matters: one involving a refund of sales taxes to a local hospital and the other a lawsuit by firefighters over the calculation of overtime pay. The City Council on Tuesday authorized the transfer of $862,500 from the undesignated general fund balance into the legal claims account. ...
Gadsden State Community College Offers Free Online OSHA Training Courses
Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College’s Adult Education Services (AES) is now offering free online OSHA training courses to promote workplace safety and health management. “OSHA training is an essential component of workplace safety and health management,” said Hollie Patterson, director of AES. “It not only ensures compliance with legal requirements but also promotes […] The post Gadsden State Community College Offers Free Online OSHA Training Courses appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
New speakeasy coming to Umami Trussville
The Trussville Design Review Committee announced exciting new updates to many properties—one being a brand-new speakeasy to the Asian-fusion restaurant, Umami. Keep scrolling for what you we know about this addition. Serving Trussville since January 2024. In January, we let you in on the Asian-style restaurant, Umami, coming to...
Clanton farmer’s market moving to Fridays
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The City of Clanton announced on July 22 that its farmer’s market in downtown at Clanton Corner Park will be moving from Mondays to Fridays for the remainder of the summer. The newly established farmer’s market saw large turnouts throughout the first two months they were held. Earlier in […] The post Clanton farmer’s market moving to Fridays appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
The beans are spilled! Scooters Coffee House coming to Prattville
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (July 9, 2024) – SRS Birmingham is excited to announce the sale of a 2,481-square-foot building on 0.48 acres to Scooter’s Coffee House. The property is located at 400 South Memorial Drive in Prattville, Ala., and is the site of a former Church’s Chicken. Founded...
Shoals native helps NASA with Artemis
How do you move NASA’s Space Launch System rocket’s massive 212-foot-long core stage across the country? You do it with a 300-foot-long barge. However, NASA’s Pegasus barge isn’t just any barge. It’s a vessel with a history, and John Campbell, a logistics engineer for the agency based at Marshall Space Flight Center, is one of the few people who get to be a part of its legacy.
Birmingham Applies for $2.6 Million in Federal Grants for Eviction Prevention Services, Police Tech Equipment
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to apply for two federal grants: one to help residents facing eviction and another for computer equipment for the police department. The first application is for $2.5 million through the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Eviction Protection Grant Program.
Travel nightmares continue for one West Alabama family
Airline disruptions last week resulted in a traveling nightmare for millions of Americans, including one Tuscaloosa family. Jenny Buttery says her family's headache started before the CrowdStrike software glitch and continued into the week. Thursday while traveling the Buttery family said they were met with multiple delays, computer outages and...
Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations
Piedmont, AL – During the Tuesday afternoon Piedmont City Work Session Mayor Baker brought up Piedmont Street and Sanitation Supervisor Tim Frost to discuss the situation with his department. First, Frost made it very clear to the Council he is in a bind in his job. He is running out of workers. Employees are leaving the […] The post Piedmont City Council Addresses Worker Shortage, Approves Key Resolutions, and Plans Civic Center Renovations appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Tuscaloosa business raising money to help students get back to school
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - When Tuscaloosa City School students return to school in a few weeks, some people worry a group of them may not have the supplies they need start the new school year. A business new to the area is stepping up to help. Scooters Coffee has made...
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