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BCA launches new legislative app

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 2:55pm
BCA launches new legislative app

The Business Council of Alabama on Tuesday officially launched BCA Connect, a new app designed for iPhones and iPads to easily connect BCA members with members of the Alabama legislature and available free of charge on the iTunes store.

BCA Connect is provided as a public service on behalf of the members of the Business Council of Alabama, the state's most effective advocate for business at the Alabama Legislature.

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Victoryland to reopen on Friday

Submitted by WSFA 12 News Staff
Thursday, March 14th, 2013, 9:27am

TUSKEGEE, AL (WSFA)- VictoryLand Greyhound Racing in Shorter will reopen their simulcast racing facilities on Friday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. with pari-mutuel wagering beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The announcement was made in a press release this morning. 

In the release, VictoryLand President Milton McGregor was quoted as saying, "We are happy to reopen and put some of our employees back to work.  It is a great loss of income to many more of our employees who have lost their jobs due to the illegal forced closing on Feb. 19th by the Alabama Attorney General.  At one time we employed approximately 2,000 people at VictoryLand, and I'm looking forward to having all of them back at work here as soon as possible."

VictoryLand was raided on February 19, bingo machines were confiscated and the facility was shut down.  The raid was conducted by Alabama State Troopers and the Alabama Attorney General's office.

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ASU College of Education accepting applications for online degree program

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 2:35pm
ASU College of Education accepting applications for online degree program

ASU’s College of Education is accepting applications for the Library Education Media Program (LEM), one of the University’s first online degree programs.

The LEM program, offered online, is designed to prepare professional educators to become school library media specialists in K-12 settings. The program was introduced last summer.

Dr. Necoal Driver, chair of Instructional Support Programs, said the LEM program strives to provide students with flexible and innovative instructional options.

“I am very excited that we can bring this type of instruction to students and keep up with their demanding needs. This is the basis for this program and more programs like this in the future,” Driver said.

Graduates receive the M.Ed. or Ed.S. degree.

For more information, please visit the program website or call 334-229-4456.

Source: Alabama State University office of Media Relations

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AL Dept. of Public Safety reminds parent to stress safety during spring break

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 12th, 2013, 1:26pm
AL Dept. of Public Safety reminds parent to stress safety during spring break

With spring break season’s arrival comes heavier than usual traffic. The Alabama Department of Public Safety strongly encourages motorists – particularly young drivers and their parents -- to make highway safety a priority.

“Parents, let’s be proactive this spring break. Take time to sit down with your young drivers to discuss safety  before heading to the beach or other spring break destinations, especially if your teens will be traveling with friends,” said Col. Hugh B. McCall, director of the Department of Public Safety and the state’s highest-ranking state trooper.

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Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 3:27pm
Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan to speak at Tuskegee University

What: Leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, will address Macon County high school students and Tuskegee University about education, the need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and his plan to improve the economic conditions of black Americans. Invited by the Tuskegee University Muslim Student Association and the Black Belt Deliberative Dialogue, the leader’s visit is part of an ongoing series of addresses at HBCU campuses.

 

Figures of Interest: Farrakhan and Tuskegee University President Gilbert L. Rochon

 

EVENTS:

 

What: Viewing of “World Friendship Tour,” a documentary on Louis Farrakhan’s visits to Muslim nations over the years, and question and answer session with Farrakhan

When: Thursday, March 21

Time: 6 - 9 p.m. CST

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Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Monday, March 11th, 2013, 8:36am
Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association's 'lunch & learn' session coming up

The Central Alabama Master Gardeners Association is set to host a "lunch and learn" session each month.

Sessions will be held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m.

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Prescribed burn continuing at Tuskegee National Forest

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer
Saturday, March 9th, 2013, 10:15am
Prescribed burn continuing at Tuskegee National Forest

The Tuskegee National Forest is planning to burn approx. 1140 acres today on Forest Service roads 906, 908, 937, 938, CR 26 Hwy 29 and Hwy 186.  During today’s burn, the public will notice Forest Service fire crews and equipment.  Smoke may also be visible on Highway 29 and Highway 186.

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