Downed trees block highways in Perry, power outages in Hale, and damage to the Faunsdale Bar and Grill in Marengo as storms batter the Black Belt

Severe thunderstorms battered the Black Belt for the second time in as many weeks on Wednesday night, spinning up as many as three possible tornadoes in Perry County. A line of powerful storms, which also brought heavy rains and damaging straight line winds, caused damage throughout West Alabama as they traveled east across the state. ...
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Weed Management for Spring Forages

by Tanner Hood FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—As springtime approaches, so do those pesky weeds that keep pastures from producing at the highest level. David Russell, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System weed specialist, said management of spring forages and weed control is an important task that most farmers undertake on a yearly basis. That means many...
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SHELTON STATE BEGINS SUMMER AND FALL REGISTRATION ON APRIL 8, 2022

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Shelton State Community College will begin summer and fall registration on Friday April 8.  Registration will initially be staggered according to student status. Beginning Friday, April 8 at 8:00 a.m., all currently enrolled students with 30 or more earned/completed hours will be able to register for summer and fall. Starting Monday, April 11 at 8:00 a.m.,...
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Deadline is March 31 for New Alabama Automotive Manufacturing Scholarship

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announce the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or associate degree in programs related to the automotive manufacturing industry.   Funding is available to award a total of 30 $1,800 scholarships to students who are...
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Alabama Farmers Market Application Assistance

Providing eligible seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from certified farmers markets in the state of Alabama. To qualify you must be an Alabama resident, 60 years of age or older and be within a certain income range to qualify for the Alabama Farmers Market Assistance. FREE Application assistance is provided by the Area Agency...
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