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Birmingham mayor proposes historic $455M budget, COVID bonuses for employees
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin made history earlier this month when his office presented a $455-million budget proposal to the city...
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Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Public-private partnership brings Apple technology, programming to Alabama's capital city students
Last week, Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed and Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore announced the launch of MGM...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Millions in federal COVID-19 relief funding granted to Alabama counties
In support of pandemic recovery, Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to assist Calhoun, Mobile and Montgomery counties with their...
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Oct 28, 20214 min read
Birmingham announces $8 million in scholarships, educational support for local students
From left: Scott Adams, Executive Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Strategy and Innovation at Protective Life; Dr. Mark...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read
Montgomery entertainment districts enact new rules, scheduled to re-open July 1,
The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance proposed by Mayor Steven L. Reed to reopen Montgomery’s three entertainment...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Economic growth a priority as Alabama creates funding opportunities for technology, innovation
Last Wednesday, Governor Kay Ivey made a major step toward supporting the growth of Alabama's technology and innovation sectors with the...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20212 min read
Joining a growing list of states, Alabama ends pandemic unemployment compensation
On May 10, Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama will end its participation in all federally funded pandemic unemployment compensation...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama governor signs law increasing pay for teachers, state employees
Last Tuesday, Alabama Governor, Kay Ivey, signed Senate Bill 188 into law, making teacher pay raises official. The governor also placed...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama says 'yes' to medical marijuana, but with a catch
In early May, Alabama's overwhelmingly conservative legislature passed Senate Bill 46, legalizing medical marijuana. Last Monday,...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
Alabama State University receives $300,000 diversity-focused cyber security grant
Alabama State University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the office of Naval Research that is intended to help better secure our...
Alex Nelson
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Mama's Secret Sauce: A Mother's Day Recipe for Obedient Children
Growing up, my social circle revered my mother. To my friends, I had “the cool mom.” She was young, fun, and easy to talk to. She still...
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Oct 28, 20214 min read
Yoga can improve student health, some Alabama lawmakers doubtful
Since 1993 the state of Alabama has upheld a ban on yoga in public K-12 schools. For the last three years, Alabama state Representative...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Birmingham Housing Authority announces $6M grant, safety upgrades
A new grant totaling $6 million will allow the Housing Authority of Birmingham District (HABD) to make significant safety and quality of...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
Birmingham mayor forms Civilian Review Board for public trust, police accountability
Last Monday, the City of Birmingham announced the formation of its first ever Civilian Review Board. In a televised press conference,...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
Newly trained HVAC professionals graduate from Alabama Power, Bevill State program
After 11 weeks and 295 hours of instruction, a group of eight from across Alabama have graduated from Bevill State's latest cohort of the...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama mayor paves way for marijuana reform, pardons 15,000 offenders
In a move timed to coincide with 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty), an April 20th "holiday" celebrating all forms of cannabis, Birmingham...
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Oct 28, 20214 min read
CDC director releases statement declaring racism a 'public health threat'
As Americans collectively grapple with issues of race and attempt to recover from COVID-19 trauma, the Centers for Disease Control has...
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Oct 28, 20212 min read
Alabama Possible to host virtual financial aid seminars for students and families
Alabama Possible, formerly known as the Alabama Poverty Project, is launching its latest effort to ensure students in the Yellowhammer...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
ASU to evaluate world's only hydrogen fueled SUV
The positive partnership between Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) and Alabama State University (ASU) continues to grow with...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read
Alabama's state Democratic and GOP leaders find common ground
Our360 News and Yellowhammer News recently hosted a conversation about building bridges between the political divide with Alabama House...
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