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SEMMES, Ala. — Semmes recently swore in the first four police officers for its new force, the first in the city’s 10-year history, AL.com reported. Sergeant Laun Duke Bagsby and officers Michael Anderson, Alex Cook and Daniel Marlin were sworn in, with dignitaries Mayor Brandon Van Hook, Police Chief Todd Friend and Assistant Chief Jeff…
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. — Baldwin County and local municipalities have agreed to work together on federal grants for hurricane recovery that could total more than $43 million, Gulf Coast Media reported. County commissioners and Baldwin County mayors agreed to ask the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to oversee the program to provide…
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile Bay Firewood recently hosted a ribbon cutting, which celebrated the opening of its manufacturing facility in Prichard, Innovation Portal announced. The new location has three warehouses and more kiln space, with a new wood processor to come soon. The company has produced kiln-dried chunks of oak firewood; logs of cherry, pecan…
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Fairhope has earmarked millions of dollars in public safety and utility improvements from its budget, one of its largest in years due to high growth, NBC reported. The hiring of four additional police officers and 10 new water or wastewater treatment employees is included in the city’s 2023 budget of nearly $130…
MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile Chamber recently honored three minority-owned businesses for their achievements and contributions to the community and local economy at the 25th Annual Eagle Awards. Honest Air, LLC of Saraland, started in 2015 by Nicholas Powe, is a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning company that hosts back-to-school and holiday giveaways for local youth.…
MOBILE, Ala. — Dr. Seema Singh, professor of pathology at the University of South Alabama (USA) Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in Mobile, was recently appointed to the Medical Advisory Council of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA). The Medical Advisory Council reviews the foundation’s funding requests from researchers across the state,…
Coastal Alabama Community College (CACC) said its popular Marine Technology career program, which it launched last year in partnership with Yamaha Motors, has led to increased opportunities for many of the college’s students. Following Matthew Judy becoming the Foley-based program’s full-time instructor in spring 2022, the number of enrollees spiked at 37, up 900% from…
MOBILE, Ala. — Local digital marketing agency Southern View Media was recently recognized as a Leading Workplace for Women by Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama at its Leading Ladies Awards Reception. The award recognizes an organization that supports girls’ and women’s leadership and success. Presented annually, it showcases women in the community who are making…
MOBILE, Ala. — Researchers at the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Medicine have been awarded a $1.15-million U.S. Department of Defense grant to study the effect of nicotine on prostate health, Business Alabama reported. Among other steps, the researchers will compare prostate tumor tissue from patients who smoke to that of patients who…
EIGHT MILE, Ala. — Eight Mile’s Alabama School of the Arts has announced the University of Mobile’s (UM) annual Christmas Spectacular for November 17-20 at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. This event is seen each year in person by more than 10,000 people, including many who travel to Mobile from across the U.S., and it is…
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