MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 2 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Governor Kay Ivey today honored five Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world and contributing to the robust exporting activities that are sparking economic growth at home. Governor Ivey presented leaders of the companies with a 2024 Governor's Trade Excellence Award at a ceremony this morning at the Old House Chamber in the State Capitol.  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 1 -- The Alabama Securities Commission issued the following news: Governor Ivey declared April as "Basics on Saving and Investing Month," to promote the importance of saving and wise investing. In honor of this month's designation, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) presented financial literacy training at 22 events across the state reaching an estimated 1,350 Alabamians. "A one size fits all approach for financial management fails to take into account the unique   more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, May 1 -- Community Newspaper Holdings issued the following company news: By Jim Zachary Three members of the Niagara Gazette newsroom were recognized with awards in the New York Press Association's 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. Reporter Mark Scheer, who took home first place for Investigative/In-Depth Reporting, Sports Editor Nick Sabato and reporter Rick Pfeiffer were recognized at this past weekend's NWPS Spring Conference in Saratoga Springs. Scheer's first-place awa  more

GENEVA, Alabama, May 2 -- Enterprise State Community College issued the following news: Rural communities face certain health disparities, but local students might be the answer to bridging those divides. A new partnership announced today between Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva, Enterprise State Community College, and the Geneva Regional Career Technical Center (GTECH) will provide hands-on training for dual-enrolled high school students and college students. "We are really excited about p  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, May 2 -- Samford University issued the following news release: In the realm of health care advocacy, few causes are as urgent and pervasive as the fight against diabetes. Annette Hess, a distinguished professor at Samford University's Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, stands at the forefront of this battle, using both her professional expertise and personal experience to champion the cause. Recently, Hess was invited by the American Diabetes Association(R) (ADA) to advoc  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, May 1 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: By Ann Marie Martin The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) will award an estimated 1,206 degrees during commencement events at the Von Braun Center (VBC) on May 6. The pomp and circumstance honoring the spring 2024 graduates will feature the introduction of a new ceremonial mace crafted to reflect the university's history and character. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System. "Commencement and  more

FLORENCE, Alabama, May 2 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release: In an ambitious move to empower the tech workforce of Florence, and for a second year, Code Alabama, which is offered by the University of North Alabama Center for Learning and Professional Development, has announced a comprehensive six-week Python training program aimed at community and business members wanting to develop a tech skill. This initiative is designed to bolster the local economy by equi  more

FLORENCE, Alabama, May 1 -- The University of North Alabama issued the following news release: Spring commencement ceremonies at the University of North Alabama are set for Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at Norton Auditorium. Cody Gross, the head football coach at Athens High School and quarterback for the UNA Lions from 1992-1995 as part of the Division II National Championship teams, will provide the addresses for both Friday ceremonies. Bill Poole, Director of the Alabama Department of Fin  more

MOBILE, Alabama, May 2 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: When Dr. Bret Webb, a professor in the University of South Alabama's department of civil, coastal and environmental engineering, heard that the City of Mobile needed a new public park and boat launch on property along Halls Mill Creek, he knew it would make a perfect senior design project. Eventually, that project was assigned to civil engineering student Timothy Kervin's team. Serving as project manag  more