MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday that she is appointing Chris Beeker, III, to serve on the Alabama Public Service Commission, Place 2. Beeker will finish the unexpired term of his father, Chris "Chip" Beeker, Jr., who announced his decision to step down from his seat on the Public Service Commission due to health challenges. Chris Beeker, III, served for four years as USDA Rural  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * * Men's Challenge features 11 teams in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, including No. 2 Alabama at No. 10 North Carolina and No. 11 Auburn at No. 8 Duke * Women's Challenge features 13 teams in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25, including preseason No. 1 and reigning National Champion South Carolina hosting No. 11 Duke * * * ESPN announced the network schedule for the second annual SEC/ACC Men's a  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news: Secretary of State Wes Allen is making Alabamians aware that the sample ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election are now available on the Secretary of State's website: www.AlabamaVotes.gov. "Sample ballots for all 67 counties have been made publicly available on our website, www.AlabamaVotes.gov. I would encourage all Alabamians to review these sample ballots as they get ready to head to the pol  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The University of South Alabama is launching the Executive Global Leadership Study Abroad program with an inaugural location in Greece, and all undergraduate students are invited to apply. The new study abroad opportunity is a short-term experience open to any undergraduate student who is interested in exploring leadership at a global level. As a USA faculty-led program, students will engage in tran  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Sept. 24 (TNSres) -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release: The University of South Alabama Social Justice Research Initiative is presenting awards of up to $10,000 to five faculty members for their outstanding research projects created to better serve the community through commitment and impact. The grant program was created in 2020 to support faculty research on social stratification, environmental justice, health disparities and equity. The 2024   more