University of South Alabama suspends three professors over racist costumes
One dressed as a confederate soldier. The other two held a noose and a whip.
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Byrne donates congressional records to University of South Alabama
Byrne’s term representing the 1st Congressional District will end at the end of the year when the 116th Congress ends.
October Snapper extension is still on
Red Snapper season rarely extends this late in the year but MRD determined that Alabama’s recreational anglers did not harvest their quota of the popular saltwater fish.
SEC teams to vote on a plan to realign college football schedule
COVID-19 fears are radically changing the 2020 college football schedule. The Southeastern Conference presidents will meet Thursday to consider a plan on how their schools will deal with the rapidly changing college football landscape. Wednesday, the Atlantic Coast Conference met and voted to play a ten-game conference football schedule with one out of conference game. … Continued
Gary Bauer endorses Hightower for Congress
Congressional candidate Bill Hightower’s campaign announced Wednesday that he has received the endorsement of national social conservative leader Gary Bauer. “I am proud to endorse Bill Hightower for Congress,” Bauer said. “Bill is a man of God who is an unapologetic voice for faith, family and freedom. He has worked to defend the unborn both … Continued
Alabama institutions of higher learning respond to COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education reported that throughout Alabama higher education is responding to the call for help during the Coronavirus pandemic. The support has been widespread from food supplies to equipment needs. “I am heartened by the generosity of college and university staff and students in supporting their community, hospitals and healthcare … Continued
South Alabama medical residents work alongside Orange Beach first responders
Residents in USA Health’s Emergency Medicine Residency Program are given the opportunity to rotate with emergency medical services (EMS) in Orange Beach. The residents are stationed at the Orange Beach Fire Department giving resident physicians the experience of responding to emergency calls alongside paramedics and firefighters. Paul Henning, M.D. is the associate program director of … Continued
Student-Run Free Clinic commended for its role in Mobile
The University of South Alabama Student-Run Free Clinic (SRFC) provides persons in need in Mobile and hands on experience for students. The SRFC is designed to provide under served persons in Mobile with access to healthcare and health literacy. The student teams receive guidance from preceptors. The SRFC allows the students to spend more time … Continued
Ivey appoints Larry Turner to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education
Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she has appointed Larry V. Turner to the Alabama Commission on Higher Education. He will serve as a representative of the state at large and will be subject to confirmation by the 2019 Alabama Senate. Turner is a retired president of the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science in Mobile. … Continued
Report: Alabama is the eighth most violent state
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) annual crime report, the number of violent crimes in Alabama has been increasing. Alabama reported 532.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents in 2016, placing Alabama as the 8th highest state in the nation for violent crimes. The state ranks 14th in property crimes. Alabama’s property crime index … Continued