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Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day

Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day

Interesting Facts Related to Independence Day

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations.
Every Little Moment Helps Everyone

Every Little Moment Helps Everyone

Every Little Moment Helps Everyone

Billie Kasper
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
The impact of even a simple gesture can manifest an enormous moment in a stranger’s life. Teachers understand that it is the little things that can give a student the motivation needed to start on the learning path.
Willie Mays

Willie Mays

Willie Mays

Sean Dietrich Drawing Courtesy Of Jeff Cannon
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Willie Howard Mays died at the age of 93. There’s a story about Willie. The Say Hey Kid’s first season in the bigs was shaping up to be an awful one. He’d gotten no hits. He was a rookie with the worst record in the league. Period. After 26 plate appearances he’d hit the ball only once. Once.

News from area colleges. . .

News Staff
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Dean’s, President’s Lists Students Named for UA Spring 2024 Term A total of 13,103 students enrolled during Spring Semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the dean’s list with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the president’s list with an academic record of 4.0 (all A’s).
Making the Most of a Trip to the Farmers Market

Making the Most of a Trip to the Farmers Market

Making the Most of a Trip to the Farmers Market

Susan Himes
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:00
Unless you are lucky enough to have a vegetable garden of your own, you’d be hard-pressed to find produce that tastes fresher or lasts longer than what your local farmers market has to offer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.