$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
Category Civic
Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
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
Montgomery’s new $400M Alabama State House: Why it matters + what you need to know
Montgomery’s new State House is rising as a symbol of progress, designed to serve Alabamians for generations. With a budget of $400 million, the building will address long-standing maintenance issues and improve accessibility, offering more space for public participation and ensuring a safer, more functional government for all.
Troy University opens new Korean Education Center
The project comes from a collaborative effort with the Jeollanamdo Office of Education in the Republic of Korea.
#Troy #education #alabama ct