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Ware partners with Troy to debut D2W App

TROY, Ala. – Troy University, Troy Athletics and Troy legend DeMarcus Ware have teamed up for a dynamic partnership that will provide Troy University students, fans, employees and alumni with free access to Ware’s D2W fitness app and put officially licensed Troy jerseys with Ware’s name and iconic No. 94 in the Troy Bookstore and online store. The official announcement…

The Dannon Project Partners with CREEJ to Provide Help in Lowndes Co.

On Monday, the Dannon Project partnered with the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ), to provide re-entry services to the citizens of Lowndes County. CREEJ donated $25,000 dollars to the Dannon Project in hopes to help with transportation for those individuals. “I said well you can help us with transportation,” said Jay Coleman, Dannon Project Site Coordinator, “so…

Alabama’s Pre-K Program Ranked Best in Nation for 15th Straight Year

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) ranks Alabama First Class Pre-K as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for the 15th consecutive year. “Ensuring our youngest learners have a strong start to their educational journeys is important now, more than ever. Alabama continues to set the nationwide bar for our success with…

Alfred Mack Appointed to Wilcox County Commission

Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she has appointed Alfred Mack to the Wilcox County Commission. He will represent District 3. Mack will fill the unexpired term of Michael Saulsberry, who died of a massive heart attack in January. He was 44. In a letter appointing Mack, the governor asked him to attend all meetings within reason, be a good…

ASU Tennis: Alabama State places four on women’s tennis All-SWAC team, Andrade and Duca earn individual honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. I The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2021 Women’s Tennis postseason all-conference team and individual award winners. The All-SWAC team and individual awards were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. For more ASU Hornets News, visit AlabamaNews.Net !

ASU Tennis: Alabama State places six on men’s tennis All-SWAC team; Du Preez and Boussayri earn individual honors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its 2021 Men’s Tennis postseason all-conference team and individual award winners. The All-SWAC team and individual awards were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. For more ASU Hornets News, visit AlabamaNews.Net !

Lee County School System Ending Mask Requirements

A large school system in Alabama will no longer require students or employees to wears masks. According to reports, the Lee County School system is no longer requiring students and employees to wear masks. The school system sent letters out to students and stakeholders about the rule change. The school isn’t requiring people to wear masks at school or events…

SBA Announces Revitalization Fund for Restaurants Impacted by COVID-19

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman has announced key details on application requirements, eligibility, and a program guide for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RFF). The restaurant industry has been among the hardest-hit sectors during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To help bring jobs back and revive the industry, the American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Joe Biden, established…

Dry Week Ahead, before Rain Returns Saturday

QUIET START TO WEEK: Today and tomorrow’s weather will be rather similar with dry conditions and a mostly sunny sky today followed by a partly sunny one on Tuesday. Highs this afternoon will reach the mid-70s. Tuesday will see highs in the upper 70s. MIDWEEK FRONT: Wednesday will be another dry day, but the passage of a cold front will…