AG Marshall opens applications for 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative
Deadline for applications is August 15 Special to the News On Monday Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide the opportunity to identify and recognize excellence and current trends in school safety throughout the state. The deadline to…
Read MoreALEA encourages safe travel with “Standards and Success” campaign for Fourth of July holiday
Special to the News As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is launching a renewed push for safe travel on both roadways and waterways under the theme “Standards and Success.” ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Our message this year is clear: Success means everyone makes it home safely.…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreMore than hot dogs, cold beer
We are celebrating America’s birthday this weekend. For many Americans that means spending time with family, firing up the grill and lighting up the sky with fireworks. For other Americans, it means reflecting on our nation’s history, remembering time served in our military, or thinking of loved ones who are currently serving. Independence Day, observed on July 4, commemorates the adoption…
Read MoreGov. Ivey announces CHOOSE Act ESAs now available for 2025-2026 recipients
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year. Families that were approved through the application process earlier this year can access their funding through the ClassWallet platform…
Read MoreRaising our children: Part 1
Children are one of the greatest blessings that parents can ever have! But with these blessings come tremendous responsibilities. As parents, we must accept our responsibility to teach and train our children. We read in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will…
Read MoreBirmingham Zoo’s jaguar Khan heading to Florida zoo as part of Species Survival Plan
Special to the News Khan, the 11-year-old jaguar at the Birmingham Zoo, arrived in Birmingham in 2017 from the Jacksonville Zoo and quickly became a favorite. Named for the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Khan will be moving next week to Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Fla., another AZA-accredited zoological facility, as part of…
Read MoreSome criticize those who speak the truth
We thank Judge Richard Dean for a wonderful column on “Thoughts on upcoming Independence Day.” It was very informative and a reminder. Many times we do forget. We love Judge Dean. He served our country and is now serving our community. He is a very smart humble man, and we appreciate and honor him…
Read MoreVFD fundraiser tomorrow, bulk herbs at Jenny’s General
Summer heat and daily rains, and the only things growing are invasive weeds and grass. My garden gave me one zucchini and two yellow squash, and then it was consumed with water and weeds. I did see some fennel growing, but haven’t gotten in there to cut back the weeds since it rains every…
Read MoreBoard of Education members attend conference
Board of Education President Tiffany McCain, along with Board members Jenny Kimbrell and Sharon Massie, recently traveled to Gulf Shores to attend the Alabama Association of School Boards 2025 conference, entitled “Rock Your Leadership.” The Board members heard from informative and inspirational speakers including the State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, lawmakers and pioneering school…
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