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Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Helena proposes updated TAG grant policy
After controversy erupted earlier this year over the city of Helena issuing money to a private school, the Helena City Council reassessed the TAG grant program and presented new proposed guidelines to the public at a regularly scheduled council meeting on Monday, July 22. The post Helena proposes updated TAG grant policy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
‘Ten minutes before he was laughing’ Pastor speaks out after five family members were killed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - 32-year-old Brandon Kendrick is accused of killing his wife, two children, and two other children. His grandfather, pastor allan Kendrick, serves as the pastor of Oasis of Praise in Bessemer. He addressed the tragedy during his Sunday sermon and spoke about the moments before. “All he...
New strain of Fentanyl spotted in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - Shelby County Drug Task Force investigators say they have now seen the first case of a new form of fentanyl. Just in the last few weeks, several illegal drugs were found at a house near Helena. Investigators with the drug task force are working with...
Kalen DeBoer and Kane Wommack reunite on the sidelines of Bryant Denny this fall
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - It’s been about six months since former Jags head coach Kane Wommack left the University of South Alabama to accept the defensive coordinator job with the Crimson Tide. Wommack spent the last three seasons here in Mobile where he led South to their first 10-win...
Lake Nicol Road closure at spillway for maintenance, detours starting July 31
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — The city of Tuscaloosa announced Lake Nicol Road will be closed at the Lake Nicol Spillway on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 for ongoing maintenance. The city said message signs will be in place beginning Wednesday, July 24 to alert commuters of the...
Ex-employee pleads guilty to stealing $300,000 from Alabama church to buy gifts for TikTokers
A former administrative assistant at a Tuscaloosa Catholic church has pleaded guilty to embezzling money, much of which she is accused of using to buy gifts for TikTokers. Kristen Marie Battocletti, 35, entered her guilty plea on Tuesday in a Tuscaloosa courtroom to one count of wire fraud involving the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from St. Francis of Assisi University Parish.
Student Success Remains UA Priority While Complying with State, Federal Laws
After a review of campus programs prompted by recent state and federal laws, The University of Alabama is making changes across campus while also reiterating its commitment to ensuring all students and employees continue to have the support and resources to achieve their goals. UA leaders emphasized the critical role...
Alabama Lands Five on ITA Scholar-Athlete Team
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –– The Alabama men's tennis team placed five student-athletes on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Scholar-Athlete Team, the organization announced. Junior Zach Foster highlighted the list with his third ITA Scholar All-America honor, while sophomores Roan Jones and Yair Sarouk secured the accolade for the second consecutive...
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