Gov. Ivey announces new federal grant eligibility will help qualifying Alabamians prepare for high-demand employment opportunities
Special to the News Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed on Tuesday announced the launch of Alabama’s Workforce Pell approval process, an initiative designed to make short-term, career-focused training more accessible to qualifying Alabamians. Workforce Pell expands federal Pell Grant eligibility to approved short-term training programs that prepare individuals…
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Read MoreThe underpants angel
The young Walmart cashier looked at me from across her counter. She had just finished ringing up my underpants when she recited my total from the register screen. I reached into my pocket to pay. No sooner had my hand slid into my rear pocket than I discovered the pocket was empty. A small wave…
Read MoreAPI applauds July 1 implementation of laws empowering mobile businesses, expanding resources in K-12 schools
Special to the News Alabama Policy Institute (API) is proud to announce the official implementation of three major legislative victories that dramatically cut regulatory red tape for entrepreneurs and restore foundational values to Alabama’s public education system. Each of these initiatives represents the successful fulfillment of core objectives laid out in the 2026 API BluePrint…
Read MoreDrone operator arrested near Holman Correctional Facility
Special to the News On Saturday, June 27, at approximately 6 p.m., the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Southern K-9 unit received information about an individual flying a drone from Interstate 65 toward Holman Correctional Facility. ADOC K-9 responded with assistance from the Atmore Police Department. The suspect, identified as former inmate Edward Knight,…
Read MoreStatement by Doug Jones on Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling
Special to the News Doug Jones, Democratic nominee for governor, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in “National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission” striking down limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates: “Once again the Supreme Court just made it even easier for big money to…
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Weekly Unity Fellowship Church; located at 8780 Coosa County Road 56, Weogufka, 35183; is having Bible Study each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church with a meal provided. If you would please contact Martha Mooney at 205-249-0472 or Pat Green Gaither at 256-391-7353 to confirm each Wednesday of any cancellation.…
Read MoreDauphin Island Sea Lab aquaculture project harvests first fish
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources An aquaculture project funded during former Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby’s tenure in Washington has finally been revived in Gulf of America’s nearshore waters off Alabama. Last year, a platform and fish pen were erected and moved into place about 2 miles…
Read MoreThe Me Too Movement
Kevin was minister of education in a church I served. He’d often joke when asked what his job was by saying pastors and musicians get accolades after worship services, such as “Thanks for the wonderful sermon,” and “Thanks for the beautiful music.” But in contrast, church members would tell Kevin which toilets needed repairing. In…
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June 23-July 21 Come join the Rockford Public Library for its Summer Reading Program! The Summer Reading Program will be held June 23, and July 7 and 21, at 2:30 p.m. at Rockford Public Library, located inside Town Hall. Fun, snacks and giveaways! For more information call 256-377-4911. July 4 The Town of Goodwater…
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