HUNTINGTON — The former Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits at 3323 U.S. 60 in Huntington, near Walmart, is being converted into a new Sonic Drive-In, according to the franchisee.
More details on the latest stimulus package By Tiffany Thompson | March 10, 2021 at 10:14 PM CST - Updated March 10 at 11:00 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Help is on the way for those still facing financial struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. House passed President Bidenâs $1.9 trillion American Rescue plan on March 10.
Huntsville resident Ednita Shorter said when she found out the COVID relief bill passed and is now waiting for President Joe Bidenâs signature, she was ecstatic.
For her, itâs more than money, itâs a sigh of relief.
âAt the end of last year I had COVID and I survived it, thank God. But it did set me back on my bills,â she said.
BARBOURSVILLE â Tickers & Timbers hosted its first axe-throwing tournament Sunday.
People ages 12 and older could enter for $25 each. The double-elimination tournaments will run each Sunday until the league begins March 31.
âThere was a man who just came in today, had never thrown before and he ended up doing it for fun and then winning first!,â said co-owner Tonya Perry. âSo itâs not out of the realm of possibility that you may be a good axe thrower.â
The upcoming spring league is affiliated with the World Axe Throwing League.
âWe will do a winner of our in-house league, and so whoever is the winner of that league, which lasts about eight weeks, will get the next season paid for, which is about $150. They also get a T-shirt, 10% off merchandise and can come in and throw for a reduced cost.â
Money coming from Washington D.C. to help Alabama schools
$82 billion in relief funds for education By Randi Hildreth | December 23, 2020 at 5:38 AM CST - Updated December 23 at 7:09 AM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - More money is coming from Washington D.C. to help schools as they face challenges during the pandemic. Congress approved $82 billion in relief funds for education which is significantly more than what was allocated in the previous COVID package.
More than half of $82 billion will help K-12 public schools, which is four times more than what Congress approved in the last aid bill. State lawmakers say that breaks down to over $890 million to use for public schools and higher learning in Alabama.