Great Southeast Pollinator Census is August 21-22: How you can get involved
🐝 POLLINATOR CENSUS: The annual science project is citizen-driven where you can submit findings from backyards + community spaces.
Category Civic
Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
City of Dothan selected for international music program
🎸 WIREGRASS MUSIC: Dothan is joining an international network to help enhance its music scene for local artists + venues.
New $20 million community library opens in Foley
📚 FOLEY'S $20M LIBRARY: The new 40,000-square-foot library + community center has officially opened.
Salmonella outbreak impacting Alabama: What to know + how to stay safe
🦠 SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Alabama has been added to the national outbreak of salmonella connected to jalapenos.
Forever Wild votes to acquire 6,168 acres across Alabama in six counties
🌎 Alabama's Forever Wild program just voted to protect over 6,000 acres — including forests that guard Birmingham's drinking water and land next to Little River Canyon National Preserve. Here's what got approved.👇🏽
Alabama awards $3.1M for improvements at 11 local airports
✈️ AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS: The Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program has granted $3.1 million for 18 projects across the state.
Restored Coca-Cola mural unveiled in Centreville
🎨 COCA-COLA MURAL: The restoration project involved extensive research to make sure the mural took on its original appearance.
New $17M public works campus opens in Foley
🚛 FOLEY'S NEW UTILITY HQ: The city just opened its new 14-acre Public Works Campus.
Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy receives $1.1M for preservation
🧵 QUILTING LEGACY: One of Alabama's major Civil Rights + folk art landmarks is getting $1.15 million to help strengthen its facilities.
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