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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dates to remember for Albertville municipal elections
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Municipal elections are coming up this fall in many North Alabama municipalities, including Albertville. News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters, and we are compiling a list of important dates so you don't get left behind on election day. Decatur Youth Services continues to operate without a permanent home First off, the big one: Election Day for Albertville is Aug. 26, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For candidates, qualifying began on June 10 and ended on June 24. Additionally, there are other dates you need to remember that can be found below: July 27 – Last day to establish residency to vote Aug. 11 – Last day to register to vote Aug. 21 – Last day to hand-deliver an application for an absentee ballot Aug. 25 – Last day to deliver a non-emergency absentee ballot and apply for an emergency absentee ballot Aug. 26 – Election Day In Alabama, residents can apply for an emergency absentee ballot if they cannot vote at a polling place due to reasons such as: Having work commitments that keep them from voting during the regular time frame. Being the caregiver of a person needing emergency treatment within five days of the election. Have an immediate family member who died within five days of the election. In the event of a runoff, Sept. 8 will be the last day to register to vote in the runoff, which will then be held on Sept. 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Decatur Youth Services to host Sneaker Ball on Friday
Jun. 12—Decatur Youth Services will host a Sneaker Ball for middle- and high school -age kids on Friday, in part as an effort to make sure those that couldn't afford their prom or other school dances make it to a similar event. Attendees at the DYS Sneaker Ball will dress up in formal attire and sneakers and eat and dance in the gym at the Aquadome from 7 to 9 p.m. Administrator Lemzel Johnson will act as a DJ for the event, said DYS Girls-2-Women mentoring coordinator Asa Taylor. All youths of the Girls-2-Women and the Boys-2-Men mentoring programs at DYS were invited and given the opportunity to invite two friends as well. Taylor has received a few dresses that were donated by friends and hopes to ensure every attendee has a nice outfit to wear. DYS wanted to host the Sneaker Ball for those who could not attend the ones at their school, Taylor said. "I am the coordinator of Girls-2-Women and they had mentioned that some of them weren't able to go to the (event) at their school because they couldn't afford it, so we were trying to make it happen for them and their friends, so they wanted to open it up to their friends," Taylor said. The event is different from a gala or prom, said DYS Boys-2-Men mentoring program coordinator Johnny Jones. "You know middle school kids don't get to go to prom, or things like that, don't get to dress up. They have the raves and stuff, but you want to do like a kids' dress-up attire event for the kids, with sneakers," Jones said. DYS is anticipating 50 to 100 kids to attend the event, Jones said. Taylor said all middle- to high school-aged students in the community are welcome to attend. DYS is always looking for something enjoyable and safe to keep the youth busy, Taylor said. "We're excited. I hope it's a a fun time; that's what I'm aiming for. I just want them to have a good time. Good, safe fun," Taylor said. Both program coordinators said DYS may continue to host this event in the future. — or 245-340-2438.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Decatur Youth Services hiring 14- and 15-year-olds
May 28—Decatur Youth Services is hiring 14- and 15-year-olds, giving them work experience and teaching them work-related skills in the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program, said program coordinator Keara Worthy. DYS will offer the 14- and 15-year-olds employment from Monday to July 11 with the help of local businesses and nonprofits. The program includes a two-day training session. The teens will work 20 hours a week for a total of 120 hours by the end of the summer and will be paid minimum wage, said Decatur Youth Services' interim director, Bruce Jones. DYS chose this age range because it is typically harder for them to find jobs due to their age and maturity, Jones said. "Part of this program is to help you with your maturity, help you understand the importance of showing up on time, dressing appropriately, respecting your supervisors ... and at the end of the summer you can earn some money for you and your family," Jones said. Jones said many of the participants in the past were children from low-income families. The Summer Youth Employment program is an opportunity to help families, while providing youth with the skills necessary to obtain a job. Jones said that the Summer Youth Employment program has always been a great program. "It serves a lot of purposes. It serves keeping them busy, giving them something positive to do," Jones said. "We want to keep them busy, but we want to have them doing something productive." Worthy says the program seeks teens who want to learn. "We're looking for kids who are eager to learn how to get those skills to get the work experience," Worthy said. "I'm looking for the excitement. I'm looking for the willingness to go make their own money." Last year, the program served approximately 95 kids. Worthy said the goal is to have 100 participants this summer. Worthy encourages 14 — and 15-year-olds to apply. "Hey, it's just six weeks. I know you want to enjoy your summertime, but let's try to learn how to become that young adult that I know you guys are getting prepared to be," Worthy said. For more information, contact Worthy at 256-303-9494. — or 245-340-2438.
