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Kitchen Cops find roaches, rodents and no hot water around the Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The weekly Kitchen Cops inspections are in, and all across north Alabama, inspectors seem to be running into very similar problems. The South End Market on Gault Avenue had numerous serious violations, dragging it’s score down to an 80. Inspectors noted roaches in the kitchen and prep area and rodent feces along the baseboard of the floor. There was also a pan blocking a hand washing sink, a cutting board blocking the 3 compartment sink and roaches in both sinks as well. On top of that, there was no hot water in the kitchen, making it impossible for the staff to wash or sanitize dishes.
Request for guarantee on Habitat subdivision rejected
Jul. 25—Planning Commission member Frances Tate's continued push for a guarantee from Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County that it will limit the number of Habitat homes in its planned subdivision was again rebuffed Tuesday. Tate, Councilman Billy Jackson and other residents opposed Habitat's plan to build a subdivision, now named Heritage Creek, on 19.52 acres off Moulton Heights Road in ...
Calhoun Announces Anthony Daugherty As New Athletics Director
Calhoun Community College is excited to announce that Anthony Daugherty, former University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Head Softball Coach, has been named its new Director of Athletics. With an impressive coaching career marked by numerous accolades, Daugherty’s dedication and expertise are evident. He boasts a career record of 511-219...
Austin High band prepares for 2024 season
Jul. 26—As the rain poured down outside, the rhythmic sounds of brass and woodwind instruments serenaded the Austin High campus this week as over 100 students prepared for next week's marching band camp. A few young students and their snare drums swiftly made their way to the auditorium to join up with the rest of the percussionists as the band rehearsed. Band director Clay Sloan said 186 ...
‘Day of Play’ at Decatur’s Cook Museum is Friday
DECATUR – The Cook Museum of Natural Science is gearing up for Friday’s Day of Play. The state-of-the-art natural science museum in downtown Decatur provides hands-on immersive experiences where kids can explore, interact with, and learn about nature. “Day of Play is a great place for families to...
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...
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