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Columbiana to hire Recruiting and Retention Coordinator for fire department
Following the reception of grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the City of Columbiana Volunteer Fire Department is now looking to hire an independent contractor to serve as its new Recruiting and Retention Coordinator. The post Columbiana to hire Recruiting and Retention Coordinator for fire department appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Shelby County Chamber resumes D.C. visits
The Shelby County Chamber will resume its Washington, D.C. visits this fall after a five-year hiatus. The fly-ins organized by the chamber had been put on hold because of the pandemic and then stricter access controls implemented on Capitol Hill, said Kirk Mancer, president and CEO of the Shelby County Chamber. The last trip was in 2019.
Lifesouth holds grand opening on latest blood donation center in Pelham
Representatives and employees of Lifesouth gathered alongside members of the city of Pelham and the Shelby County Chamber to celebrate the grand opening of Lifesouth’s newest operational brick and mortar donation center on Wednesday, July 24. The post Lifesouth holds grand opening on latest blood donation center in Pelham appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate
Since its founding in 2014, Helena High School has continued to improve. Now, 10 years later, Helena High School celebrates the new highest pass rate on AP exams in the school’s history. The post HHS breaks school record for AP exam passing rate appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena considers cutting private schools out of public grant funding after backlash
Proposed reforms to a contentious school grant program are ready for public review before a vote by the Helena City Council. If approved, the new rules would address months of controversy over which schools receive public city grant dollars and questions surrounding fairness and transparency. If you purchase a product...
Passenger Rail to the Beach from Louisiana – Big News Revealed
The last time a train left the city of New Orleans, Louisiana heading eastward toward stops in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida was during the month of August 2005. We know that because that service was suspended during the final days of August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina roared ashore, wrecked tracks, mangled bridges, and basically left all of the Gulf South in a major state of disrepair.
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
The real story behind the perceived increase in HS transfer athletes: ‘It’s 100 percent out of control’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Most Alabama high school football coaches believe the number of student-athletes transferring...
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