SUMMARY: A burn order has been issued due to poor air quality, while two teenagers were arrested for making threats against Lawrence County High School, part of over 20 similar arrests in North Alabama since September. Congressman Dale Strong has introduced a bill to expand nuclear power in the U.S., potentially affecting North Alabama. The TVA plans to invest $5 billion in a project at a former nuclear site in Jackson County, which was abandoned in the 1980s. Strong emphasizes the need for modern energy sources to prevent future shortages, supported by Congressman Robert Aderholt’s comments on economic opportunities.

Huntsville-area Congressman Dale Strong has introduced a new bill to expand nuclear power in the US and it could have an impact in North Alabama.

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SUMMARY: The Lady Katherine III sailboat, which became a temporary landmark on Pensacola Beach after being spotted as a ghost ship in June, has now been removed due to weather concerns. Crews demolished the 55-foot derelict vessel, which had drawn tourists but was also seen as an eyesore and a hindrance to public access and lifeguard operations. The boat washed ashore after its crew was rescued, and the removal process was initiated after it was declared derelict by law enforcement. The project cost over $39,000, marking the end of the Lady Katherine III’s presence on the beach.

What’s become a landmark on Pensacola Beach over the last few months has now been removed.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/vIIQbTr

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SUMMARY: An internship program for young adults with disabilities is expanding in Northwest Florida, with the Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton becoming the fifth location for Project SEARCH. In just a few weeks, five interns will begin a 10-week program aimed at helping them gain skills and secure full-time employment. Partnering with Global Connections to Employment, the program includes various roles such as laundry, housekeeping, and patient care. Intern Xavier Vos expressed excitement about exploring opportunities. Following a ribbon-cutting event, families toured the work areas, eagerly anticipating the interns’ graduation in May.

Friday’s ribbon cutting in Santa Rosa County marks the fifth location across Northwest Florida where Global Connections to Employment has started what’s known as Project SEARCH, an internship program for young adults with disabilities.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/iaECPc2

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