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The Alpha Institute
Mere days away from marking 141 years of existence, the Alpha Institute credited with influencing the development of Ska and Reggae has received a boost for its music program.
On Monday, Sandals Foundation unveiled a 20-foot ‘Alpha Ska’ installation done by local artist Lisa Lindo and based on the late Michael ‘Freestylee’ Thompson’s design. The “mild steel” art installation is overlooking a performance space at the end of a 100-foot Music Walkway a $2.6-million upgrade sponsored by Sandals Foundation.
Sandals Foundation which is the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International said in a statement on Monday that the upgrade also included multi-core audio mixing equipment for live performances and didactic panels that explain Alpha’s role and approach to music education for visitors and students to enjoy.
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Two dead, one hospitalized after Grayson County tractor-trailer crash
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Two people are dead after a crash involving two tractor-trailers in Grayson County, according to the Rugby Volunteer Fire Department.
Authorities said the crash happened on Troutdale Highway at around 11:30 a.m. Monday.
Two people died in the crash and another person was taken to Twin County Regional Hospital with minor injuries and was later released, according to the Rugby Volunteer Fire Department.
Troutdale Highway was closed for nine hours while crews cleaned up the crash as well as a hazmat spill of diesel fuel that got into Little Wilson Creek.