Lumber Shortage Delaying Habitat for Humanity Home Building
Habitat for Humanity has been serving communities by building homes for families in need for almost 50 years, but the non-profit’s work has been disrupted by the price surge of lumber.Â
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Hassell Defeats Williams in House District 78 Democratic Runoff
The results are in, and according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, Kenyatte Hassell won the Democratic Runoff for House District 78 Tuesday. Hassell received 64.82% of the votes. Challenger Donald “Don” Williams received 35.18% of the vote. The district covers most of the Montgomery. According to the Secretary of State’s Office 1,046 votes were cast and voter turnout…
Alabama’s Thomas named first Crimson Tide Olympian Golfer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama men’s golfer Justin Thomas has been named one of 60 golfers who will compete for a Gold Medal at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, the International Golf Federation announced Tuesday. This year, the men’s golf competition will be held July 29-Aug. 1 at Kasumigaseki Country Club, a private club located in Saitama which…
The Wellness Coalition Holds a Free Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic with Adams Drugs – June 28
Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Resurrection Catholic Missions (RCM) health fair on Monday, June 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. As part of a partnership with The Wellness Coalition, the Moderna vaccine will be provided free of charge by Adams Drugs to anyone who is 18 years and older. Reservations for a…
New Graphite Processing Processing Plant Hiring Over 100 Workers, Paying Average of $21.15/Hour
Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County, putting Alabama at the forefront in the production of an essential material in batteries that power electrical vehicles, electronics and other green energy products and equipment. Westwater said its Alabama Graphite Products LLC subsidiary plans to make an initial…
On Your Side: Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More than Original Sticker Price
Alabama News Network is On Your Side with news about crazy prices for used vehicles.
AMC Offering “All You Can Eat” Popcorn Starting June 22
AMC Theatres on Tuesday announced that in celebration of the upcoming Cinema Week, AMC is offering moviegoers All You Can Eat Popcorn, at all AMC locations nationwide, beginning June 22.
Friends Become Rivals When They Take On The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
When you bring together three separate race teams, all in the OPTIMA Batteries family, who outside of the cars are friends but behind the wheel, they want to win, you’re bound to have some trash talk before the Race to the Clouds begins.
Get an Inside Look at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Its History
Alabama News Network and Bahakel Sports are bringing you live streaming coverage of the 99th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday. Here’s an inside look at what makes this race unique.
Graphite Processing Plant to Help with Electric Vehicle Battery Production Coming to Coosa County
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County. It will make an essential material for batteries that power electrical vehicles, electronics and other green energy products and equipment.
