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Alabama among first states to launch Google, Apple anonymous COVID exposure app to general public
Birmingham, Ala. – GuideSafe – a platform developed by a team of experts at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to combat...
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Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Colleges across the country converting to 100% remote learning models amid growing COVID concerns
By Corryn Carter Michigan State University (MSU) and The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC) are among the latest...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Alabama State University hosting free virtual courses to help businesses overcome pandemic
Virtual COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Courses Offered Free by ASU's SBDC! - ASU's Small Business Development Center offers virtual...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Alabama Department of Labor releases official count for August 9 to 15 unemployment claims
Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor released the official count for initial claims filed during the week of August 9 -...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin appoints DeJuana Thompson to local housing authority board
Birmingham, Ala. – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the appointment of DeJuana Thompson to the Housing Authority of Birmingham...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Unemployed in Alabama? $300 per week in additional support on the way
Montgomery, Ala. – Alabamians receiving unemployment benefits will soon see an extra $300 each week, as Governor Ivey and Secretary of...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Vouchers for free internet service expected to hit student mailboxes next week
Montgomery, Ala. – Vouchers for the $100 million Alabama Broadband Connectivity initiative will begin arriving in mailboxes next week....
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Birmingham Mayor reduces salary as part of the city's COVID economic recovery plan
Birmingham's proposed 2021 budget includes reductions due to COVID-19, continues commitment to neighborhood revitalization Birmingham,...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
For Us, By Us: The Case for Black Media Outlets
The bottom line is that Black media outlets serve a vital purpose in our communities and our nation...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Video: Governor Ivey offers encouragement as educators, staff and students return to school
Montgomery, Ala. – Governor Ivey released a video offering encouragement as many Alabama students returned to the classroom this week. "I...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Auburn Police Department to address non-compliance of Safer at Home regulations
By Clarence Stewart, Auburn Assistant Police Chief Auburn, Ala. – The Auburn Police Department announced today that it will take a more...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Black Alabamians and Black Belt counties among hardest hit by COVID-19
Montgomery, Ala. – As Alabama COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward, statistics show the heaviest death rates are among Black...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Tensions mount around efforts to cripple the Postal Service ahead of November election
Washington, DC – Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to bring the Senate back...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20211 min read
Mayor Randall Woodfin poised to assume national role in Democratic Party with convention speech
Birmingham, Ala. – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will deliver a portion of the keynote speech tomorrow during the Democratic National...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Harlem Globetrotter discusses 'racial undertones' of 'offensive' visit to WBRC's Good Day Alabama
Birmingham, Ala. – Maxwell Pearce, an entrepreneur and member of the Harlem Globetrotters, posted a four-minute video on Saturday evening...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Biden maintains wide lead over Trump as Democrats prepare for the national stage
Washington, DC – A newly released NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll of 900 registered voters nationwide has former Vice President Joe...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Ivey's Chief of Staff self-isolates after wife tests positive for COVID
Montgomery, Ala. – Jo Bonner, Governor Kay Ivey’s Chief of Staff, has been isolating since Monday after his wife tested positive for the...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Montgomery invests more than $500,000 in repairing and reopening community centers
Mayor Steven Reed envisions a city where community centers play critical role in expanding services and opportunity for everyone...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
More delays from Washington, as Senate recesses without a deal on new COVID stimulus package
Washington, DC – The Senate has entered its customary August recess, setting up votes on judicial appointments before adjourning until...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama, Auburn players respond as coronavirus leads major conferences to nix fall football schedule
Birmingham, Ala. – Teams like Ohio State, Michigan, USC, and Oregon will not be playing college football this Fall as the Big Ten and...
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