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A fire damaged a Florence plant early Wednesday morning. Investigators said all workers were accounted for, after the fire at the Fiberex plant on Parkway Drive. Investigators told WAFF 48's Marie WaxelMore >>
Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire that damaged a Florence plant early Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-06-19 13:45:18 GMT
Ten schools in North Alabama made the state's failing schools list under a new Alabama law that lets parents receive tax credits for sending their children to a better school.More >>
Ten schools in North Alabama made the state's failing schools list under a new Alabama law that lets parents receive tax credits for sending their children to a better school.More >>
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A new study ranks Alabama 19th among in the states in the amount of federal funding that goes into the state government's general revenue. The study by the Tax Foundation says federal funding accountsMore >>
A new study ranks Alabama 19th among in the states in the amount of federal funding that goes into the state government's general revenue. More >>
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:36 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:36:08 GMT
Alabama State troopers said one person has died after a wreck on I-65.More >>
Alabama State troopers said one person has died after a wreck on I-65.More >>
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
The North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence was one of 43 programs across the country to receive a Talent Search grant.
The U.S. Department of Education announced $14.2 million in grants would be awarded. These five-year grants will help more than 32,000 people across the country gain the skills and knowledge they need to enroll in and complete secondary school and postsecondary education.
The NACEE received $466,413 which will benefit 1,016 people.
The Talent Search program is designed to benefit students facing challenges including students with disabilities, limited English proficiency, homelessness, children in and exiting foster care and at risk youth. The program provides tutoring and counseling services.
The program was one of two in the state to receive the grant.
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