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DASHING THROUGH BOAZ - The City of Boaz is predicting snow for two days during its 2023 Dashing Through Boaz event on November 10-11. The event will be held from 11 a.m until 8 p.m and will include horse and carriage rides, wood caving, various performances, food, vendors and more. Be sure to check out a special appearance from Mr. & Mrs. Clause from 5-7 p.m. For more information call 256-593-8154. FOREVER WILD LAND TRUST MEETING - The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its fourth quarterly meeting of 2023 on Thursday, November 2, at the Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, located at 602 Duncan Drive, in Auburn, Alabama. The meeting will take place in the Conference Hall, room 1101, at 10 a.m. At this meeting, updates on Forever Wild program activities and tract assessments will be presented. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for any individual who would like to make comments concerning the program to address the board. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to submit nominations of tracts of land for possible Forever Wild program purchase. Written nominations may be submitted by email to Forever.Wild@dcnr.alabama.gov or by letter to the State Lands Division, Room 464, 64 N. Union St., Montgomery, Alabama, 36130. CANYON FEST - JSU’s Little River Canyon Center will hold its annual Canyon Fest on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. This is celebration of art and nature featuring local art, crafts, live animal shows, music, food and fun for the entire family. Pets on leashes are welcome. FORT PAYNE EXPANDS HISTORIC DISTRICT - The Fort Payne City Council recently voted to expand the city's Historic District. Despite two "no" votes, the issue passed. Businesses located in this area can now apply for an alcohol sales license, despite their location close to a school, daycare or church. Some council members believe the approval will also help with expansion and revenue growth. MS NORTHEAST COLLEGE 2023 - Jada Casey of Crossville was chosen as the 2023 Ms. Northeast on Friday, October 14, 2023 at Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville. Casey will be awarded a full tuition scholarship to Northeast and she will represent Northeast at community and college events. An off campus panel of judges picked Ms. Northeast based on their interviews with the candidates, communication skills, their poise and presentation, and a vote among students. The other contestants include: Jaden Hallmark of Pisgah, Chole Bell of Valley Head, Abby Hilyer of Fort Payne, Mary Elizabeth Mauney of Fort Payne, and Diana Ortega Mata of Pisgah. CHRISTMAS MARKET - There will be a Christmas Market at the Centre Farmer's Market Pavilion on November 6, 9,13,16, and 20. The event will be from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. each day. Vendors need to register at City Hall by November 3. The cost is $5. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION - As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to rise across the country, an EV charging station is now available at Northeast Alabama Community College. The college has installed a ChargePoint Dual Port Level II charging station in the main parking lot adjacent to Alabama Highway 35. Two ports are available. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced more than $2.25 million in state funding for various road and bridge projects. This includes $250,000 to Sardis City for a bridge replacement on Whitesboro Road over Short Creek. Local funds of $600,000 will also be used for a total project cost of $850,000. The funding is made available through the Annual Grant Program, a program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Ivey in 2019, requires ALDOT to establish an annual program setting aside $10 million off the top of the state’s share of new gas tax revenue for local projects. This is the third and final round of funding for this fiscal year. News and Announcements
Douglas High School recently held its annual homecoming and the school recognized the following homecoming court representatives. (Back Row L-R) Freshman Emma Williams; Junior Mallory Ackles; Senior Lauren Chaffin; Homecoming Queen America Benitez; Senior Belinda Aragon; and Sophomore Ella Kate Adams. (Front Row) The Flower Girl is Paisley Baugh and the Crown Bearer is Kasen Galloway. Douglas Homecoming Representatives Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
Speaker of the House Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senator Steve Livingston recently contributed TVA in lieu of tax funds to Northeast Alabama Community College. NACC’s Dual Enrollment program in DeKalb County received $35,000, and the college’s Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic programs received $2,500. Kerry Wright, NACC’s Dean of Workforce Development accepted the check from Speaker Ledbetter and Senator Livingston. Dual Enrollment Program Gets $35,000 Submitted Photo
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