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Like many who live in coastal Alabama, Phillip Hinesley has a personal connection to the Gulf of Mexico. Yes, like many, he loves to fish, but his connection goes beyond the excitement of reeling in a catch from Alabama’s Gulf waters.
The University of Alabama’s CrossingPoints Transition Program has received two federal grants totaling more than $4 million to enhance education efforts for young adults who have intellectual disabilities and to assist special education teachers and rehab counselors.
In downtown Wetumpka, there’s an alleyway that links Company Street and Hill Street. Until recently, the alley was an unlit and uninspired walkthrough with four spots for people to park their cars while running routine errands.
On a campus already grieving several unrelated deaths over the past few weeks comes the news of another great loss. Barbara Curry-Story, the first Black student to attend Jacksonville State University, died on Oct. 20.
The U.S. Department of Education announced Bishop State Community College is the recipient of a highly competitive $1.3 million TRiO Student Support Services grant.
Fall is prime time for planting trees. Indeed, cooler temperatures benefit the growth of trees, shrubs and perennial flowers, said Bethany O’Rear, a regional extension agent for nine years with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
A new parts facility planned near the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Tuscaloosa County is expected to add 373 jobs to the sprawling network that supports the state’s auto industry.
A public park in east Alabama is more beautiful today thanks to the work of local master gardeners.
The Alabama Power Foundation is now accepting applications for its Classroom Grant Program.
Alabama Power is seeking proposals for potential renewable energy projects, starting this week. On Oct. 19 the company issued a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy resources. The deadline to submit a proposal is Dec. 1.
A new, one-hour documentary digs down deep into Alabama’s African American inspired blues tradition, one less well-known than its Mississippi counterpart, but equally rich.
JetBlue today revealed its latest aircraft tail design – “Hops” – which will be featured on the airline’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A220-300.
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