APR Staff
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Mayor Sandy Stimpson is announcing the City of Mobile’s plans to tear down the 60-year-old Mobile Civic Center and construct a new, world-class entertainment destination suited for concerts, family shows and sporting events, including professional hockey.
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The City of Montgomery’s $36.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Neighborhood Access and Equity will expand transportation options and enhance access to essential services like jobs, education, healthcare, food, and recreation. Funding for the program was allocated in President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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The application period for the Governor’s Office summer internship sessions with Kay Ivey is soon coming to a close. Designed to provide insight to college students who want to learn more about the executive branch of state government, the program offers students a realistic overview of routine activity within a government office.
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Those searching for a lucky charm this March, consider the four-legged friends available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services. During the month of March, Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for most adult dogs to encourage adoptions.
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The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is bringing a variety of fitness experts to the heart of downtown Mobile this weekend to help promote personal health and fitness. The Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza will take place in Mardi Gras Park on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16.
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The City of Auburn’s Workforce Development team has launched the Career Skills Program. This new initiative helps veterans who are retiring or leaving the military to transition back to civilian life by connecting them with internships and careers with Auburn industries.
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The University of North Alabama is embarking on a tradition of encouraging 1,830 donors to give to the institution throughout March as part of the 1830 Giving Initiative. The campaign's goal for this year is to raise $100 million for UNA.
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For the second year, teams from Kilby Laboratory School’s Robotics Program will compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship competition. This is the largest robotics contest in the world, with sponsors including Amazon, NASA and Tesla. The competition is taking place in Dallas from April 25 through May 3.
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The City of Huntsville’s Beautification Board is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Huntsville Beautification Awards. The deadline to submit the entry form and $50 fee for each property nominated is Monday, April 8. Judging will take place after Memorial Day.
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Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday that Southern Roots Nut Co. plans to open a pecan processing facility in Dothan, where the New Mexico-based company will create 120 jobs in Alabama’s Wiregrass region. Southern Roots will invest nearly $16.6 million to outfit an existing building and construct a new facility in Houston County.