ADEM distributes $2.5M+ for local recycling projects
Thanks to the AL Dept. of Environmental Management, cities and counties all over the state will have some extra funds to put toward recycling initiatives.
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Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
Mobile Ship Channel reaches 50-foot-depth milestone: What it means for the Port City
The channel is now the deepest container port in the Gulf which could result in lower shipping costs + more efficient trade opportunities.
#mobile #gulfcoast ct
$45M in GOMESA funds dispersed among 23 coastal projects
The projects focus on a variety of improvements along Alabama's coast including environmental education, boating access, water quality and more.
#gulfcoast #alabama ct
The history behind Alabama’s first state road + the new plan for its future
🛣️ ALABAMA'S FIRST ROAD: Byler Road's intricate history + the path towards the future.
I-20 work on Coosa River bridge to cause major traffic delays next week. Here is how to avoid it.
🚨 Driving from Atlanta, Oxford or Talladega to Birmingham in early October? Prepare for traffic delays.
American Village founder Tom Walker dies at 71
Tom Walker was the founder of American Village and transitioned into the President Emeritus in 2022 after retiring.
#alabama #americanvillage #education ct
QUIZ: Alabama made it on ‘Jeopardy!’ — Test your state knowledge
❓💡 Do you have what it takes to win Alabama-themed Jeopardy? Take our quiz to show your state pride!
$3.7M in arts grants distributed to strengthen Alabama’s creative communities
The grants will be spread across 176 different organizations, supporting a wide-range of arts initiatives in Alabama.
#arts #alabama ct
Meet the Alabama author who bought an old pickup truck to sell banned books
Forget a regular ol' bookstore — what about one with wheels?
Auburn appoints former Space Development Agency head as Director of Space Innovation
Derek Tournear, a former director of the Space Development Agency in the U.S. Space Force, was hired for the position which will be based out of Washington D.C.
#auburn #spaceinnovation ct