BY Marc Summers Gadsden, Ala. — More high school students than ever before took advantage of the dual enrollment program at Gadsden State Community College marking a 57 percent increase…
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Trey Norwood, 28, was found unresponsive at Ventress on May 17. Earnest Charles McReynolds, 69, died on May 10 at Donaldson Correctional Facility. By EDDIE BURKHALTER Two men serving in…
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Report: Women are critical to Alabama’s economy, yet barriers remain The report found women generate $43 billion in earnings annually but earn on average 67 cents for every dollar earned…
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Two Alabama correctional officers arrested in connection with prison death The two were arrested recently for allegedly not rendering aid when a man became stuck in his cell’s automated door…
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Man serving at Easterling prison died in March By EDDIE BURKHALTER There have been at least 15 preventable deaths — suicides, overdoses, and homicides — in Alabama prisons so far…
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If we’re going to elect an idiot as our U.S. senator, let’s at least elect an idiot from Alabama. By JOEY KENNEDY One fact that even Republicans and Democrats can…
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Alabama still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day, but only because some people need to be reminded who the real enemy is. By JOSH MOON It was Poor White People’s Day in…
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Former Alabama correctional officer indicted for beating three compliant prisoners The DOJ in a lawsuit against Alabama alleges the state’s correctional officers’ use of violence and coverups are unconstitutional. By…
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Alabama’s new budget to extend Medicaid coverage for mothers after childbirth By Mike Cason | mcason@al.com Women in Alabama who qualify for Medicaid during pregnancy will have coverage for a year…
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CDC Issues “National Health Alert” after Group of Alabama Children Diagnosed with Hepatitis and Adenovirus. By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com The Centers for Disease Control has issued a national health alert…
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