8 results for "alabama"
💡 SolutionsPenAir Credit Union Opens $280K Scholarship Program
PenAir Credit Union just launched its 16th annual scholarship program for Gulf Coast high school seniors, having already awarded $280,000 to nearly 110 students. Applications are now open through March 25 for graduates heading to college, trade school, or vocational programs.
💛 Acts of KindnessHuntsville Celebrates MLK Day with 5 Community Events
Huntsville is honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with five uplifting events, including the Southeast's largest Unity Breakfast with over 1,300 attendees. From parades to open mic nights, the Rocket City is bringing people together to keep the dream alive.
🏆 SportsAlabama Teen Cole McConathy One Win From National Title
A Spanish Fort football star who started playing at age nine is now competing for a national championship with the Miami Hurricanes. Cole McConathy's journey from youth league to college football's biggest stage shows what dedication can achieve.
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🦸 Community HeroesClaudette Colvin, Civil Rights Pioneer at 15, Dies at 86
Before Rosa Parks became famous, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, and became a key plaintiff in the lawsuit that ended bus segregation nationwide. After decades of quiet anonymity, she finally received the recognition she deserved before her death at age 86.
🏆 Sports53-Year-Old Jet Ski Champion Breaks World Record After Grief
Birmingham's Christy Swaid became the oldest person to land a backward somersault on a jet ski at age 53, just four years after losing her parents and coach. The record-breaking flip took 10 painful attempts but helped her break free from anxiety and inspired a new mental health foundation.
💛 Acts of KindnessTyson Foods' $28K Grant Helps Alabama Clinic Serve 545 Uninsured Patients
Good Samaritan Health Clinic in Cullman, Alabama, just received a $28,350 grant from Tyson Foods to continue providing free healthcare to uninsured residents. Last year alone, the clinic delivered nearly 3,600 patient visits and dispensed prescriptions worth $3.9 million to people who couldn't afford care.
🏆 SportsHelena Huskies' Stellar Defense Leads to 46-36 Victory in Alabama Opener
The Helena Huskies basketball team delivered an impressive defensive performance to secure a crucial 46-36 win over Spain Park in their area opener on January 6. The victory showcases the team's resilience and sets them on a promising path toward the postseason.
🚀 InnovationNASA's StarBurst Satellite Aces Tests, Ready to Unlock Universe's Greatest Mysteries
NASA's innovative StarBurst satellite has triumphantly passed grueling temperature and vibration tests at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, bringing scientists closer to detecting cosmic events that create gold and platinum. The small but mighty instrument is now on track for a 2027 launch that could reveal up to 10 spectacular neutron star collisions every year.