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Former Alabama Guard Kira Lewis Gives Back To His Community Former Alabama point guard and current New Orleans Pelican Kira Lewis is showing his character in his first offseason as a professional basketball player. Lewis had a big week giving back to both his parents and his alma mater. According to WAFF 48 s Carl Prather the first year pro surprised his parents buy purchasing their dream home. Lewis surprised his parents by posing as if they were viewing the home for the final time before breaking the news that he had indeed purchased it. The Pelican was not finished there as according to Dr. E. Quinn Headen, Lewis gave $25,000 back to his alma mater Hazel Green High School. ....
Print subscribers If you re a print subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Orange Beach will receive $6.6 million reimbursement for Sally cleanup Posted By Melanie LeCroy / [email protected] Orange Beach Finance Director Ford Handley had good news for Mayor Tony Kennon and the City Council during the May 18 regular council meeting. After months of waiting, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Alabama have approved $6,681,233 to reimburse the city for debris removal after Hurricane Sally. “We got some good news today from FEMA that they obligated $5,010,000 to the city. It is at the state now and they should approve it very quickly and we would hope by the end of June that we have $5 million in our account. The rest will continue to be a longer process, but we are getting there,” Handley said. ....
View Comments What’s 330 miles long, 190 miles wide and packed from top to bottom with amazing things to do for residents and tourists alike? We’re leading you on a trail across the state with nine of Alabama s must-see attractions. They re all open and, in one way or another, they welcome you and have plans in place to protect tourists as the COVID-19 pandemic continues: Huntsville: U.S. Space & Rocket Center Currently celebrating the 60th anniversary of America’s first manned space flight, the U.S. Space and Rocket Museum is both a museum and a space camp program. It takes kids and adults on a journey into the science and fun of the universe. While some of the exhibits and attractions are still off limits due to social distancing concerns for the pandemic, this is a place where the whole family can get astronaut training, try virtual reality and even experience space situations under water. Plus, the spacecraft exhibits are amazing. ....
Submitted The City of Orange Beach and Gulf State Park entered into a historic 20-year agreement to provide guests and residents with a better beach going experience. The partnership will increase the efficiency of maintenance and service activities for selection locations within the park, including four beach access areas, 14 miles of trails and various park access points. Highlights from the partnership include continued maintenance at the Romar Beach, Cotton Bayou, Alabama Point and Shell Beach access areas and associated restrooms. Beach grooming and sand raking will continue at those beaches as well. The agreement also ensures the presence of lifeguards at the beach during peak seasons and other high-demand times through the year. ....