Alabama is a state with a rich history, culture, and natural beauty. However, not all of its towns are thriving or appealing to residents and visitors alike. Some towns face…
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The State’s $527 Million Debt to Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M University Trustees Roderick DeWayne Watts, Kevin Ball, and Tiffany Johnson Cole (top row, from left to right). Trustees Scherrie Banks Pickett and Richard Crunkleton (bottom row, from left…
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‘BENEFITS FROM SHARING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY (especially to the youngsters)..PROS & CONS’
We provide our children with the basics (food, shelter, clothing) and sometimes, our religious ethics….but what about their DNA? Even when we, as adults don’t know about family history beyond…
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Why Should I Vote In 2024?
If we listen to the right-wing conservatives you might wonder where they have been during this last year. It’s all doom and gloom with them, however, the facts of the…
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Alabama’s $1 Billion Prison Splurge vs. Hospitals In Crisis
Priorities Out of Whack In a move that can only be described as a masterclass in misplaced priorities, Alabama’s Democrats are pointing out that the state GOP has decided that a cool…
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Finding the Cornerstone: The Wallace A. Rayfield Story
Gadsden native’s documentary “Finding the Cornerstone: The Wallace A. Rayfield Story” airs on Alabama Public Television “Finding the Cornerstone: The Wallace A. Rayfield Story” will air on Alabama Public Television…
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Gadsden Native DeMia Taylor Crowned National Miss Juneteenth 2024
On Saturday evening (Oct. 21), DeMia (Mia) Taylor was crowned National Miss Juneteenth 2024. Finalists from the Midwest, West, and South traveled to New Orleans for the competition, having been crowned in their…
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The Flip Sides of Sen. Arthur Orr
The new side of Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) of District 3 is an upgrade from the other side so he gets some limited props for proposing a bill that would ease…
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Three Strategies to Boost Alabama’s Workforce
By Robyn Hyden Alabama leaders and policymakers are stressing about one big issue going into the 2024 legislative session: labor force participation. Alabama’s labor force participation rate is among the nation’s lowest. Only 57% of working-age…
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Opinion: A Change Will Come; It Always Does
Change may come slowly, but all signs point toward the emergence of a more diverse Alabama. By BILL BRITT In the heart of the South, Alabama’s political climate, a stronghold…
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