Alabama on track to meet ARPA spending deadline, but broadband concerns linger

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is well on track to meet a federal deadline to spend its $2.12 billion share of American Rescue Plan funds, members of the ARPA Oversight Committee were reassured on Tuesday.

But other concerns were raised regarding the state’s efforts to expand broadband connectivity.

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Mobile’s Hall of Fame Walk statues installed, will soon open to public

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile’s Hall of Fame Walk is one step closer to completion.

On Wednesday, the 9-foot bronze statues were installed at the park.

“How could you ride by and see those statues and not wonder what all this is about?” Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson asked.

Six Legendary Mobile Native Athletes are being honored with the nearly $10 million investment: Hank Aaron, Robert Brazile, Satchel Paige, Billy Williams, Ozzie Smith and Willie McCovey.

“So many of these guys knew one another and played with one another,” sculptor Brett Grill said. “I think the larger story is that when you are surrounded by good people, greatness is possible. So surround yourself with excellence, and excellence becomes that much easier.”

Each statue took a year to design, from careful planning with each of the families on how they wanted the statue to look to making the vision come to life.

Grill is based out of Michigan but said he grew up admiring these athletes.

“I grew up following baseball, so baseball card collections, these were the cards that were sought after, so it’s amazing to be part of telling their stories,” Grill said.

The city is also installing a single platform next to the legends, designed for you to step up, stand by greatness and feel like a hall of famer, too.

The Hall of Fame Walk is expected to open to the public by June.

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