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Vacant Montgomery bank building becomes home to The Banc luxury apartments
A highly-visible vacant bank building in Montgomery has been transformed into luxury apartments. The former Colonial Bank building on South Perry Street that later became BB&T overlooks Interstate 85 and downtown. It will soon open as The Banc. Action 8 News got a sneak peek of the 31-unit building. It...
Modern kitchen among updates at four-bedroom home for sale in Green Acres | REAL ESTATE
New flooring and a modern kitchen are part of the updates inside a 2,200 square foot home for sale in Green Acres. The larger neighborhood of mostly one-story homes is bounded by Vaughn Road, and Fairlane and Fieldcrest drives. The location puts residents near popular Vaughn Park and public and...
Prattville man arrested in shooting at Montgomery red light that left woman paralyzed
A young Prattville man has been arrested in a Montgomery shooting that left a wife and mother paralyzed after she was caught in crossfire. Michael Lamar Johnson, 20, is charged with first-degree assault and two counts of discharging a firearm into an occupied building or vehicle, according to Central Alabama Crime Stoppers and court records made available Monday.
Head start hosts America Saves Week
By Laura James-Hunter Special to The Lowndes Signal How often have you heard that saving for life’s unexpected events is very important and a necessary part of being financially prepared? Lowndes County Public Schools Head Start held America Saves Week 2024 on April 8-12. The annual emphasis is an opportunity for individuals to assess their […]
Montgomery Chamber on new developments, jobs coming to the area
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Across from the Hyundai plant in Hope Hull, Meta’s artificial intelligence data center is now under construction. “We started this project two and a half years ago when they first approached us. We were not aware it was Meta, it was all confidential,” said Montgomery Chamber of Commerce Senior VP of Economic Development Shelby Stringfellow.
5 moves the school board made: Superintendent review, construction updates and more
From the an evaluation of the superintendent to approving a bonus for cafeteria workers and others, the Montgomery school board covered a range of topics across a three-plus-hour meeting. The sprawling May 14 meeting also included an executive session, and reviews of construction and contract renewals for student programming. Here...
Sylacauga’s Kate Gaspar signs tennis scholarship with Central Alabama Community College
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Senior Lady Aggie tennis standout Kate Gaspar solidified her collegiate future by signing a scholarship to join Central Alabama Community College’s (CACC) tennis program. The signing ceremony was held on Thursday afternoon, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. in the SHS’s media center. Gaspar’s commitment...
Longtime Alabama staffer still 'attached to my hip' for Nick Saban in retirement
Life has changed a lot -- and slowed down -- for Nick Saban in retirement. He's no longer always in a rush, has time to play golf and hang with the grandchildren. He's even sending emails and taking iPhone photos. But there has been a constant for Saban since he...
What are the 7 most memorable moments from the 2023-24 Gadsden area high school sports season
There were plenty of memorable moments from the 2023-24 Gadsden area high school season but a few will standout as the year has wrapped. Every team set out to bring home state titles and to bring a Blue Map Trophy back to leave their legacy but only a few did. In Etowah County, Southside girls bowling and Westbrook Christian boys golf were the only two to win. Elsewhere in the area Fyffe football, Spring Garden volleyball and girls basketball and Plainview volleyball brought home trophies.
29 Great Percy Lavon Julian Fun Facts
Percy Lavon Julian was a trailblazing chemist whose work revolutionized medicine and industry. Born in 1899, he overcame racial barriers to become one of the first African Americans to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. His groundbreaking research led to the synthesis of important drugs like cortisone and physostigmine, which treat arthritis and glaucoma. Julian's innovations didn't stop there; he also developed a fire-retardant foam used during World War II. Despite facing immense discrimination, his contributions earned him over 130 chemical patents. Ready to learn more? Here are 29 fascinating facts about this scientific pioneer.
Passalong Gardeners Breakfast Garden Tour Preview
The Capitol City Master Gardeners Association and the Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery are getting ready to host its Passalong Gardeners Breakfast Garden Tour starting this weekend. Click on the video player above to watch Action 8’s Ellis Eskew interview with Jacob van Megen about the event.
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