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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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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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 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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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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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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Gadsden, Ala.— In the heart of southeastern Africa lies Malawi, a landlocked country known for its warm-hearted people, breathtaking landscapes, and the challenges that come with being one of the world’s…
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A US News & World Report Ranking: This year’s rankings were determined by the proficiency of students in mathematics and reading based on state assessment scores and how well students…
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Juandalynn Deleathia “Lee Lee” Givan (D-Birmingham) is an American lawyer and politician. She serves as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and has let the citizens of Decatur…
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In 2014, Alabama Gov Robert Bentley refused to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Gov Kay Ivey continued his legacy by also refusing to take…
View More Thousands of Alabamians Losing Medicaid. Thank You, Gov Ivey