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BACK TO SCHOOL: How Orange Beach City Schools will hold students to a higher standard this fall
SUMMARY: As back-to-school season arrives along the Gulf Coast, Orange Beach teachers are preparing for the new academic year. With a new K4 class added due to high enrollment, educators express excitement for the 2024 school year. The administration aims to maintain high reading levels among students, as last year’s third graders achieved impressive literacy rates. Orange Beach City Schools continues to receive accolades for exceptional scores statewide. Policies on cell phones and dress codes remain unchanged, and construction on a $46 million athletic complex is underway, set for completion in June 2025. Parents are advised of potential traffic delays during school hours.
Students across the Gulf Coast are preparing to go back to school, and several new teachers in Orange Beach say they’re excited about the upcoming school year.
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News from the South - Alabama News Feed
Caroleene Dobson focusing on prices, economy in District 2 congressional race
SUMMARY: WKRG News 5 is focusing on the upcoming election for Alabama’s Congressional District 2, primarily covering Mobile and surrounding areas. Republican candidate Carolene Dobson has gained attention after emerging from a crowded primary field. Raised on a farm in Beatrice, she attended Harvard and became a lawyer. Dobson describes her campaigning as tiring but inspiring, highlighting the resilience of District 2 residents. Her campaign themes include border security, the economy, and crime, addressing rising grocery prices. Support from current representative Barry Moore underscores confidence in Dobson’s ability to tackle inflation and prioritize American families if elected.
Caroleene Dobson has been crisscrossing the vast District 2 since this spring when she surprised many by emerging from a nine-candidate Republican field.
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'The biggest hotel in Gulf Shores' nearing completion
SUMMARY: A new hotel, Embassy Suites, is under construction in Gulf Shores and is expected to welcome guests by the summer of 2025. This development is aimed at accommodating the increasing number of tourists visiting the area, which saw over 6.2 million visitors in 2023. The hotel, the largest in Gulf Shores with 257 rooms across eight stories, is part of a broader plan to enhance the town’s appeal by creating a walkable district near the beach, promoting access to restaurants and shopping during busy events. City officials believe this project will significantly benefit the local tourism industry.
The final steel beam was signed and put in place atop during a topping off celebration on Tuesday afternoon at the new Embassy Suites being built in Gulf Shores.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/t9hyFLD
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Will it rain in Alabama on Halloween?
SUMMARY: “13 Alabama Ghosts” is a notable book frequently checked out by Alabama school kids, highlighting local ghost stories. As for the weather, it’s warm and dry, with current temperatures around 75ยฐF in Cullman and 78ยฐF in Birmingham, driven by a southern breeze causing dust and haze from small fires. Atmospheric conditions indicate isolated showers may develop, though high-pressure areas are blocking moisture from the Gulf. The rain forecast is limited, with slight chances for northwest Alabama. A mild Halloween is expected, with temperatures dropping to 61ยฐF overnight and a high of 83ยฐF on Thursday, followed by potential showers.
Will it rain in Alabama on Halloween?
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