A LABAMA L EDGER
MARCH 2023
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ACT PREP COURSE - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering ACT preparation classes covering four core subjects – English, reading, math and science from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on April 8, 2023. Classes will meet in Naylor Hall Room 206 on the Wallace Drive Campus. Registration is $99 and students can register for the session of their choice. Once a student registers, a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions and items needed for the class. To register visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/continuinged. For more information call Pam Clough, Director of Continuing Education, at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu. DOUGLAS AREA SENIORS - The Douglas Senior Center offers fellowship with area senior citizens, games and a nutritious meal each weekday. The Senior Center is located at 335 Stadium Circle in Douglas, which is across from the High School. The senior center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for those age 60 and older. For more information call 256-840-1440. MASTER ACCORDIONIST - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville will be hosting Ramón Ayala on September 9, 2023. Ramón Ayala is a master accordionist, vocalist, and songwriter with a career that spans over 40 years. He has defined norteño music with signature songs and definitive instrumental styling that have made him a superstar on both sides of the El Rio Grande. BOZ SCAGGS CONCERT - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville will be hosting Platinum recording artist Boz Scaggs on June 3, 2023. Scaggs is known for his innovative white soul music during the 1970s. However, he has recorded many other styles of music as well, ranging from rhythm and blues and folk to slick urban pop and disco. He was a bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, before beginning his solo career in 1969. His 1976 album Silk Degrees peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and produced the hit singles "Lido Shuffle" and "Lowdown". AN EVENING OF FINE ARTS - The Division of Fine Arts at Gadsden State Community College is hosting “An Evening of Fine Arts” at 6:30 p.m. on March 23 at the Wallace Hall Fine Arts Center. It is free and open to the public. The event will showcase the musical talents of the students in the Gadsden State Show Band, A Cappella Choir and Singers. The program will include a variety of jazz selections, classics, funk, rock and current popular hits. NEW DIRECTOR - Jonathan Archer has been named the Director of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Department of Public Safety (DPS). The appointment follows the retirement announcement of former DPS Director, Colonel Jimmy Helms earlier this year. A native of Mobile, Colonel Archer graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2002 with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Public Administration. He is also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy. COUNTING CROWS - Sand Mountain Amphitheater is set to host the world-renowned rock band Counting Crows with special guest Dashboard Confessional on Saturday, August 12, 2023. According to a news release the "Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide for more than two decades with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide." RED SNAPPER SEASON DATES - Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 26, 2023. The season will consist of four- day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 26, and continue until the private angler quota is projected to be met. The Alabama private angler quota for 2023 has bee set by NOAA Fisheries at 558,200 pounds. The season dates listed above only apply to anglers fishing from shore, private recreational vessels and state-licensed Alabama commercial party boats that do not hold federal for-hire fishing permits. The season for anglers fishing from federally-permitted for-hire vessels will be announced by NOAA Fisheries at a future date. Alabama will continue to use Snapper Check to monitor shore, private vessel and state charter angler landings during the season and will provide weekly updates at outdooralabama.com. BLOOMIN' FESTIVAL - Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School hosts its annual Bloomin’ Festival in Cullman. Set for April 22-23, 2023, the outdoor event features the works of talented artists and craftsmen, music and festival food and is expected to draw more than 25,000 visitors. During Bloomin’ Festival, over 150 artists from across the southeastern United States and as far away as New York, Louisiana and Indiana will make their way to North Alabama to showcase their finest work. Festivalgoers can expect to find cypress outdoor furniture, pressed flower art, chainsaw carvings, inlay wood furniture, blacksmith copper and iron, Appalachian style straw booth, driftwood art and so much more. Along with shopping for handcrafted items, festivalgoers are treated to great food from a variety of concession vendors. Loaves of Monk Bread will also be available for purchase The event concludes with giveaway drawings for a new 2023 Jeep Renegade and other valuable prizes. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily rain or shine. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 per person with children 5 years old and under admitted free. Pets are not allowed. Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Prep School, a private co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12. For more information visit www.bloominfestival.com or call (256) 255-5860. Announcements And Events
Gadsden State Community College recently held a groundbreaking for a new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center, which will be constructed on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. The facility was identified as a needed project through the ACCS ASPIRE 2030 initiative, which provides funding for facility upgrades and new construction for all levels of education in Alabama. The construction cost of the 50,000-square-foot, state-of- the-art facility is approximately $24 million. It will feature 10 laboratories, seven classrooms, 11 offices, a multipurpose room, 10 tool and storage rooms, a storm shelter, a testing suite, a kitchen and serving area, a break room and six restroom areas. It will also feature glass viewing areas that allow prospective students and industry partners to have laboratory visibility during tours; a safety entrance for students loading and unloading from cars or buses; and a digital display with information for job seekers and industry partners. To make a tax-deductible donation to the Advancing Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center, please contact John Roberson, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, at 256.549.8377. Kathy Murphy, president of Gadsden State, and Alan Smith, dean of Workforce Development, broke ground with members of the local legislative delegation. Pictured L-R are Rep. Mack Butler, Rep. Ginny Shaver, Sen. Andrew Jones, Murphy, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, Smith, Rep. Craig Lipscomb and Rep. Mark Gidley. Groundbreaking Held For New Training Center Photo Courtesy of Gadsden State Saudi Arabia To Purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircrafts According to US
By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Saudi Arabia has announced plans to purchase up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircrafts. The airplanes will be equipped with General Electric’s most advanced GEnex engines to help anchor the newly-formed Riyadh Air and expand the Saudia Airlines fleet. The U.S. Copyright Office launches a new initiative to examine the copyright law and policy issues raised by artificial intelligence (AI), including the scope of copyright in works generated using AI tools and the use of copyrighted materials in AI training. According to a press release, the initiative is in direct response to the recent striking advances in generative AI technologies and their rapidly growing use by individuals and businesses. The Copyright Office has received requests from Congress and members of the public, including creators and AI users, to examine the issues raised for copyright, and it is already receiving applications for registration of works including AI- generated content.
chain across 44 states. This is a clear win for American workers and enhances America’s global leadership in manufacturing," stated Secretary Blinken in a news release. He added that by acquiring these aircraft and engines that it will enable Riyadh Air and Saudia Airlines to provide service for passengers to over 100 goals and concerns related to the use and impact of generative AI in creative fields. Later this year, the Office plans to publish a notice of inquiry soliciting public comments on a wide range of copyright issues arising from the use of AI. Interested parties can register for the public listening sessions using the links below: •
destinations in the United States and around the globe. "We will continue to work with Saudi Arabia and all of our partners in the Middle East to support a more prosperous, secure, and integrated region, which ultimately benefits the American people," concluded US Secretary Blinken. Wednesday, May 31, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time The Office may not be able to accommodate all requests to participate in the listening sessions but will provide other opportunities for interested parties to share their views on AI policy with the Office. Following the listening sessions, the Office will continue engaging with the public through informational webinars during the summer. In support of this initiative, the Office has also launched a new webpage for announcements, events, and resources related to AI and copyright. It can be found at copyright.gov/ai. The Office welcomes public input and feedback and encourages you to visit the webpage and contribute views and information.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the deal is valued at nearly $37 billion and it comes after years of discussions, including from U.S. officials. "Together with Boeing’s historic Air India announcement last month, these deals will support over one million American jobs in the aerospace supply
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