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UA Little Rock names leaders in Donaghey College of STEM
The Daily Record - Arkansas
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August 11-17, 2025 By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has announced several key leadership appointments in the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Dr. Srikanth Pidugu, professor of...
Some school districts using cameras to catch drivers passing stopped buses, AAA Alabama says
WBRC 6 News - Alabama
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August 11, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - There is one thing you can do as a driver to make sure students are safe this school year and that’s stopping for school buses. AAA Alabama is sharing a crucial reminder on school bus laws and the technology some school...
How Alabama’s historic congressional map still faces uncertainty amid redistricting battles
AL.com - Alabama
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August 10, 2025
In this sweltering political August, redistricting has become the hot fight of the moment. It’s driving Texas Democrats to flee their state, hunkering down in Illinois while Republican Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to have lawmakers removed from...
Madison County students embrace STEM paths at inaugural STEM Day
WZDX - Alabama
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August 10, 2025
Madison County Schools hosted its inaugural STEM Day to spark student interest in science and technology careers. MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA, Ala. — Science, technology, engineering and mathematics were front and center today as students across the...
ICYMI: Legendary coach Nick Saban blesses Alabama community with massive $775,000 donation for special cause
Sportskeeda
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August 10, 2025
Former Alabama coach Nick Saban, and his wife, Miss Terry, gave back to their community through their charity, Nick’s Kids Foundation. At their annual Giveaway Luncheon on Tuesday at Bryant-Denny Stadium, they donated around $775,000 to nonprofit...
Students explore future careers at Sparkman High’s first-ever STEM Day
WAFF 48 - Alabama
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August 9, 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Students had the chance to check out STEM Day at Sparkman High School on Saturday. Nearly 70 different groups and organizations were on hand to show the students what they have to offer. Scott Coonfare, an engineering...
BCA, Cygnal poll reveals Alabama GOP voters’ top five priorities – and the economy dominates
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 9, 2025
Alabama’s business leaders got a clear message from voters Saturday morning: focus on the economy. At the Business Council of Alabama’s annual Governmental Affairs Conference, Cygnal presented a new BCA-commissioned survey, showing that 59% of...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Local woman advocates for cancer research funding after clinical trial saves her life
Local 3 News - Tennessee
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A local woman is sharing her story to show the importance of funding cancer research. This comes shortly after the Trump Administration proposed closing the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control and cutting $18 billion from the National...
Great Southeast Pollinator Census expands to Alabama, invites citizen scientists
WUGA - Georgia
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August 9, 2025
On August 22nd and 23rd, the Great Southeast Pollinator Census will invite citizen scientists of all ages to join the count. University of Georgia Extension's Becky Griffin founded the census seven years ago and will hold a webinar Tuesday, August...
Alabama Forestry Association names Anna Morgan Skipper as Director of External Affairs
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
The Alabama Forestry Association has promoted one of its own to become the organization’s next Director of External Affairs. On Friday, the industry and political powerhouse announced that Anna Morgan Skipper, Grassroots Coordinator with AFA since...
Alabama Weather Network launches to provide 24/7 coverage across all 67 counties
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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GCM Staff Report On Monday, Aug. 11, the Alabama Weather Network officially launches, fulfilling meteorologist James Spann’s decades-long vision to deliver comprehensive weather coverage for every corner of the state. According to a news release,...
Alabama Power Foundation grant application cycles for four grants are open
Valley Times-News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Alabama Power Foundation grant application cycles for four grants are open Published 8:30 am Friday, August 8, 2025 Four Alabama Power Foundation grant application cycles are slated to open in August and September. The Foundation’s Champion,...
Alabama Weather Network debuts on August 11
Gadsden Messenger - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11 at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking network will be the...
Governor Ivey encourages Alabama’s students with back-to-school message
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 9, 2025
Governor Kay Ivey issued her yearly message of encouragement to Alabama’s students on Monday, welcoming them back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 academic school year. In the video, Ivey asked pupils across the state to confidently face any...
Scientists launch coordinated response to Trump’s attempt to wipe credible climate research off the record
KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri
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August 8, 2025
By Ella Nilsen, Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Dozens of veteran climate scientists are launching a coordinated response to a Trump administration report that casts doubt on the severity of climate change. The report, released last week alongside...
Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Warned of Major Upset From Surprising SEC Powerhouse in October
Essentially Sports
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August 9, 2025
Fans aren’t going to settle for anything less than a playoff run in Tuscaloosa this year. Kalen DeBoer’s 9-4 debut is respectable but not up to Bama standards. If Year 2 doesn’t end with the Tide back in the sport’s biggest stage, there’s going to...
Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins August 11
The Andalusia Star-News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Published 9:15 am Friday, August 8, 2025 James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the...
Alabama Extension - Back to school: Helping students navigate the new normal
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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By Justin Miller Alabama Cooperative Extension System AUBURN UNIVERSITY — A new school year brings with it new adventures and experiences for Alabama students. It is also a time of big life transitions, as students may encounter new teachers,...
Core Scientific Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results
Fintech News
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August 9, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ: CORZ), a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining, today announced financial results for the fiscal second quarter of 2025. Fiscal...
Alabama Weather Network with James Spann begins Monday
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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August 8, 2025
Special to the News James Spann’s lifelong dream of providing weather for all areas of Alabama on a statewide network is finally coming true Monday, August 11, at noon. That’s when the Alabama Weather Network will go on the air. The groundbreaking...