From the West Alabama Newsroom– A non-profit in Demopolis is working to build industry in the Black Belt region by improving workforce development. West AlabamaWorks hosted a Lunch & Learn event Tuesday to promote the use of the Alabama Career Essentials program to train workers. The ACE program is a free 40-hour training course — that provides workers with basic…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program at Marion Military Institute is providing specialized training to make emergency first responder — a career-ready option for cadets. The First Responder Program at Marion Military Institute offers a flexible pathway for cadets to earn fire — emergency medical service — or law enforcement certifications. The program uses a state of the art…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– More deputies will soon be out patrolling the roads and communities throughout Dallas County. County officials say the additions will help deter crime. Plus make residents feel a little safer. Three new recruits will be adding some new blood to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office — once they complete their journey to becoming certified law…
Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has been training to run the 800 meters for a promotional event. He’s riding his Peloton bike and running lap after lap. But the 34-year-old world record-holder insisted he isn’t leaving the door open for a comeback. Those days are over.
There is a growing number of mental health crisis situations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to make sure first responders know what signs to watch for. It wrapped up a three-day crisis intervention course on Wednesday, where first responders were trained how to be more aware when dealing with people with mental health issues in crisis situations. One…
