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Calhoun Community College Adult Education Department to offer FREE Nationally Recognized Certification ProgramThe Calhoun Community College Adult Education department through a statewide partnership with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) will be offering free training to anyone interested in obtaining a MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Manufacturing Certification. The MSSC is an industry-led and federally recognized training, assessment and certification system focused on...
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ZEUXIS “MY STUDIO” EXHIBIT TO OPEN AUGUST 15The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of Zeuxis’ “My Studio” exhibit in the Main Gallery on Thursday, August 15. Zeuxis, an association of still life painters, was founded by Phyllis Floyd and several of her painter colleagues in her New York City loft in 1994. The association’s name derives from the ancient Greek still life painter, Zeuxis, whose career flourished during the 5th century BC.
Zeuxis exhibitions have appeared in over... Alabama Announces Two Additional Days of Red Snapper Season for Private AnglersAfter completing a review of the 2019 private angler red snapper season through August 5, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has determined two additional days can be added to the private angler recreational season. The additional days will begin... Youth Dove Hunts Provide a Gateway to the OutdoorsOnline registration opens August 19 The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) provides several youth dove hunt opportunities throughout the state each fall. A simple hunting setup combined with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere makes WFF’s youth dove hunts an ideal way to introduce young people to the outdoors. Registration for this year’s hunts will open at 8 a.m. on... Singing on the Square August 9th Concert Moves to New Athens Performing Art CenterThe final show of the season for Singing on the Square won’t be happening in downtown Athens due to projected road construction hazards and weather woes. That’s not dampening the spirits of the concert host Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and sponsor Jimmy Smith Buick-GMC – they’re getting to move the concert to the newly christened, Athens Performing Art Center at Athens High School.
The new location will be a ... Calhoun Community College Dual Enrollment Student Receives Gold Medal at National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills CompetitionAndrew McCoy, Calhoun Community College Technologies student, received a gold medal in architectural drafting at the 2019 National SkillsUSA Leadership Conference and Skills Championships competition, which was held in Louisville, KY on June 24-28, 2019. As a high school student at Life Christian Academy, McCoy decided to enroll at Calhoun as a dual enrollment student in the fall of 2016. His goal was to ... Saltwater Fishing Regulation Changes Take Effect on August 1The Alabama Marine Resources Division reminds saltwater anglers of the upcoming regulation changes that go into effect on August 1, 2019. The regulation changes are listed below. For more information about saltwater fishing in Alabama, visit www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/saltwater-fishing. Downtown Road Improvements Prompts August 9th Concert MoveGood things are coming to downtown Athens and that includes improved roads – which involves milling, grating and paving. Part of this work is expected to be carried out the week of August 9th, a big day for the Summer Concert Series: Singing on the Square – the closing show for the 2019 series. Hosted by Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association and sponsored by Jimmy Smith Buick GMC, the free concert series is set to present... Duo on ‘Alabama musicians to know’ list to perform in Athens for Alabama Music Series The musical duo Della Ray found its name from a tragic story based in Tuscaloosa lore. The pair, Adam Morrow and Natalie Jensen, will bring their passion for powerful stories and songs to Athens on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. at Athens State University’s McCandless Hall. This is the second of five concerts Athens Arts League is hosting for its Alabama Music Series. Morrow said the duo are in the Shoals but originally lived in... BRITTANY HOWARD’S DEBUT SOLO ALBUM, SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20 RELEASE ON ATO RECORDS
Howard Shares The First Track, “History Repeats”
Brittany Howard – lead vocalist/guitarist for the chart-topping, GRAMMY®-winning band Alabama Shakes – will release her debut solo album, Jaime, on September 20 via ATO Records. Today, she shared the leadoff track, “History Repeats.” Download “History Repeats” HERE and listen HERE. Pre-order Jaime HERE.
“‘History Repeats’ is as much a personal song as it is a song about ... ALEA Part of Five-State Operation Southern Shield to Combat SpeedThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are set to put the brakes on speeding Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21, during Operation Southern Shield 2019, a speed enforcement campaign covering five Southeastern states. Troopers are joining forces with other law enforcement officers in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee on interstates and other major highways to target... ADECA Seeks Public Input on Opportunity Zones and Alabama Incentives Modernization ActMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday encouraged Alabamians to respond to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs’ request for public input and recommendations relating to Opportunity Zones. ADECA is formulating a process regarding Opportunity Zones to implement the Alabama Incentives Modernization Act, which recently passed the Alabama Legislature and was signed by Governor Ivey. The act provides Ground Broken for 8-mile Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic TrailOfficials on hand for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail were, from left, Lauderdale County Commissioner Chairman Danny Pettus, Lauderdale County Commissioner Brad Holmes, Rogersville Mayor Richard Herston, Joe Wheeler State Park Superintendent Chad Davis, Rogersville Police officer Morris Barnes, Alabama State Parks Division Assistant Director Rob Grant, State Parks Trails Coordinator Ken Thomas and TVA Recreation Agreements Specialist Derek South. (State Parks Photo) ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Joe Wheeler State Park officials joined representatives from the Tennessee Valley Authority at the First Creek Boat Launch to break ground for a new 8-mile bike and hiking trail at the park.
The Joe Wheeler State Park Scenic Trail will be built using $105,000 in grant money from the Recreational Trail Program and the TVA. Several bridges will be constructed... Southern Troubadour Matt Prater Comes to Summer Concert Series in Athens, ALMatt Prater, a singer-songwriter, is a great blend of Traditional Country music, Honky Tonk sounds and soulful storytelling with Folk, and Roots music influences. He sings music relevant to all generations. My favorite song he sings is from his CD 'Tables and Chairs' called 'The Barber' said Teresa Todd, director for Athens-Limestone Tourism. It is about... Free Range Days Coming to Five ADCNR Shooting Ranges in AugustThe Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) invites recreational shooters to take aim at select public shooting ranges during Alabama’s Free Range Days on August 3, 10, and 17. During these events, license and shooting range permit requirements will be waived at the Barbour, Cahaba, Upper Delta, Etowah and Swan Creek public shooting ranges on the dates listed below. The ADCNR’s Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) has partnered with ... The Athenians Players To Present |
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