Category Civic

Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.

New $17M public works campus opens in Foley

🚛 FOLEY'S NEW UTILITY HQ: The city just opened its new 14-acre Public Works Campus.

🧵 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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💦🛝 SLIP 'N SLIDE: Gadsden's huge waterslide in downtown was a BIG HIT!
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🦁 UNA CAMPUS: The university has secured $8.2 million for safety upgrades.

📊 ALABAMA UNEMPLOYMENT: The state remains below the national average and had major gains in the leisure + hospitality industry last month.

⛑️ BLOOD SHORTAGE: The national blood supply has declined by nearly 25% in the last month. Find out how you can help.

♻️ RECYCLING CENTER: Auburn has opened its new permanent center for residents to drop-off recyclable materials.

🚒 TEXAS FLOODING: Alabama crews are headed to San Antonio to assist in search + rescue efforts after catastrophic flooding.

🤢 PARASITE OUTBREAK: Alabama has reported its first 11 cases as the CDC announces a connection to fast food restaurants.