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Troopers prepare for 4th of July safety blitz

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012, 11:03am

Troopers prepare for 4th of July safety blitz

As motorists across Alabama celebrate the Fourth of July, Alabama State Troopers prepare for heavier- than-usual traffic.

All available troopers will be on duty during the Fourth of July holiday safety blitz, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, and runs through midnight Sunday, July 8. They will enforce all traffic laws, assist motorists and serve as visible reminders to drive safely. In addition to routine patrol operations, enforcement plans include license and sobriety checkpoints, saturation and line patrols, and operation of laser speed detection devices (LIDAR) from stationary vantage points.

The Alabama Department of Public Safety’s director, Col. Hugh B.

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Troy set for 4th of July 2012 celebration

Submitted by John Shryock

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 1:10pm

Troy set for 4th of July 2012 celebration

One of the largest spectacular firework show in the area. The City of Troy will host its annual July 4th Fireworks Celebration on Wednesday, July 4, 8:30 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Stadium on the campus of Troy University. There will be a brief program followed by the fireworks display at approximately 8:45.

Location:

Troy University
100 University Ave.
Troy, AL 36082

Contact:

Shelia Jackson
334-670-2283
sheliaj@troycable.net

Website URL:

www.troyal.gov

Admission:

Free

INFORMATION SOURCE: Alabama Department of Tourism

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AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:55pm

AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

The AWF Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program will utilize qualified individuals in an Independent Contractor role to provide on-site technical advice and assistance to schools interested in developing and using outdoor classroom learning stations and schoolyard wildlife habitat sites for hands-on, cross-curricular activities for public and private K-12 schools.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

AWF has divided the state into four regions and is seeking to identify one consultant per region who will provide on-site assistance to Alabama Outdoor Classroom Schools within each region.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend a three-day Outdoor Classroom Consultant Training on July 24-26, 2012, at AWF's Headquarters in Millbrook (10 miles north of Montgomery).

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It's the final weekend for the statewide "Walking Tours"

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 20th, 2012, 2:45pm

It's the final weekend for the statewide "Walking Tours"

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns. The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

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Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 20th, 2012, 11:16am

Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns. The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

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Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 13th, 2012, 11:16am

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns. The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

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Statewide "Walking Tours" set for Saturdays this month

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 6th, 2012, 11:16am

Some 25 towns across Alabama will be on display during Saturday mornings in April as part of the Alabama Tourism Department's April Walking Tours.

A variety of community leaders will lead the free tours through the historic districts or courthouse square areas of their hometowns. The hour-long tours will start at 10 a.m.

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