Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $4.5 million in Community Services Block Grants to agencies across Alabama, including funding that supports anti-poverty programs serving both Hale and Perry counties. Funding for West Alabama Region Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc., which serves a 10-county region including Hale County and Perry County, was... Read More

A total of 595 students enrolled in UA Early College during Fall Semester 2025 at University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. About UA Early College The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high... Read More

The University of West Alabama has announced more than 700 outstanding undergraduate students named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 academic semester. Dean’s List Criteria The Dean’s List gives recognition to those undergraduate students with grade-point averages between 3.25 and 3.79, completing at least twelve semester credit hours, with no grade lower than... Read More

Officials at Northwest Mississippi Community College announced that Madison Windham of Moundville was awarded their Associate of Applied Science. They were among the graduates who have been awarded degrees and certificates for the Fall 2025 semester. Degrees were officially conferred by Michael Heindl, Northwest president, on December 12 during the college’s 119th Commencement. About Northwest... Read More

Virginia Lapsley of Marion was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 Semester at Lawson State Community College. Virginia was among 209 students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Dean’s List Requirements Dean’s List Scholars attained a grade point average of 3.5, consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than... Read More

The Alabama Historical Commission is pleased to announce the 2025 Places in Peril list. Places in Peril is a program managed by the AHC that highlights significant historic properties across Alabama that are at risk of being lost. Since 1994, the AHC and partners have collaborated to promote the program that calls public attention to... Read More

Believe it or not, Christmas just ended for us this weekend. Among the many holiday parties and dinners and gift swaps, we had just one more to get under our belt before everyone had their gifts. We had some of our closest friends over Saturday night with the usual potluck and open bar. Some of... Read More

The Shelton State Community College (SSCC) Dual Enrollment summer application is now open. Returning and new Dual Enrollment students are eligible for one free course that includes tuition, books and fees. Scholarships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. What Is Dual Enrollment? Dual Enrollment allows eligible high school students to enroll... Read More

Downtown Greensboro merchants are planning a special shopping night ahead of Valentine’s Day with a “Cupid’s Cocktail Hour” on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. Several stores will stay open after hours so shoppers can finish their Valentine’s Day buying while enjoying an evening stroll downtown. Organized by the Greensboro Alabama Area Business... Read More