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Saban Center and Poarch Creek Indians forge partnership to boost STEM and arts education
WJSU - Alabama
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TUSCALOOSA, AL (WBMA) — TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Saban Center has announced a significant partnership with the Poarch Creek Indians to enhance STEM and arts education across Alabama. This collaboration includes one of the Saban Center's largest...
Rebranding Medicaid: See what coverage is called in Alabama
The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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You might have a decent idea of which state provides your health insurance coverage if you signed up for MaineCare or Medi-Cal. But what if you enrolled in a plan under Healthy Connections? That's what South Carolina calls its Medicaid program....
South Alabama women’s basketball hires Brandon Jaijairam as assistant coach
Mobile Courant - Alabama
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July 29, 2025
South Alabama Women's Basketball has added Brandon Jaijairam to its coaching staff as an assistant coach, the program announced on Tuesday. Jaijairam arrives in Mobile after spending the previous year with the University of Miami (Fla.) women's...
Alabama lawmaker calling for more transparency with DHR after 3-year-old dies in hot car
WBRC 6 News - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - An Alabama lawmaker is demanding more oversight and accountability for the state’s Department of Human Resources (DHR) following the tragic death of 3-year-old Ke’Torrius “KJ” Starkes Jr., who died after being left in a...
Oregon, Alabama and Illini commits headline H.D. Performance WR Retreat Top Performers
On3
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July 30, 2025
The H.D. Performance Wide Receiver Retreat this month in Orlando had a group of talented pass catchers in attendance. Rivals takes you inside the event. The Oregon commit and Rivals No. 5 ranked receiver and No. 43 prospect overall continues to...
No phones, new paths: What Alabama students need to know this school year
Alabama Daily News
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July 30, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama students returning to school starting this week will encounter a few big changes – but none more immediate than a new statewide rule: Phones, earbuds and smartwatches must now be turned off and stowed away during the...
Alabama students explore aerospace careers at Space and Rocket Center
WAAY31 - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
More than 60 high school students from across Alabama are spending the week at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center for the Alabama Aerospace Fellowship. The fellowship, launched this year in partnership with Lockheed Martin, offers students the...
Engaging Essential Patient Support Personnel in Research as Patient Partners: A Survey Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 30, 2025
Introduction By definition of their job responsibilities, researchers have work time allocated for research activities and extensive formal training that prepares them to execute a study. Equivalent time and training are often not accessible to...
GUEST COLUMN: The one big beautiful bill delivers for Alabama
The Wetumpka Herald - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
The week of Independence Day, the U.S. Senate took on the tall order of passing President Trump’s sweeping domestic policy package—the One Big Beautiful Bill. After more than 26 hours of voting, the Senate passed the bill, which was then sent to...
Citizen scientists: Join the pollinator count and help the bees
UF/IFAS
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July 30, 2025
About 70% of the world’s crop production relies on pollinator insects for survival. That makes it helpful to know how many pollinators are out there. As a citizen scientist, you can participate in this year’s Great Southeast Pollinator Census. A...
Report: Alabama law strips voting rights from Black citizens disproportionately
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 30, 2025
A new report from Return My Vote, a nonprofit focused on restoring voting rights to Alabamians with felony convictions, reveals that Alabama’s so-called “moral turpitude” law disproportionately disenfranchises Black citizens—and makes it harder...
U.S. News & World Report again names UAB Hospital best in Alabama, Birmingham metro
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
UAB Hospital has once again been named the top hospital in both Alabama and the Birmingham metro area, according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings released Tuesday. This marks the 12th consecutive year the hospital...
Coastal Alabama’s Veterinary Technology Program earns full accreditation through 2031
Gulf Coast Media - Alabama
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GCM Staff Report Coastal Alabama Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program has once again earned full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), marking the third consecutive renewal for the program housed...
Opinion | Will Alabama make safe pain treatment accessible?
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 30, 2025
Last year, I published a piece calling for federal action on the Alternatives to PAIN Act and applauding Senator Katie Britt’s leadership in cosponsoring this crucial legislation. While federal efforts remain vital for expanding coverage of...
Yellowhammer News honors 2025 Class of Alabama ‘Women of Impact’
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
YHN Media Group is proud to honor Alabama changemakers once again through the 2025 Women of Impact Awards. Now in its seventh year, Women of Impact has become one of Alabama’s most anticipated celebrations of leadership, service, and...
APR Notebook: Alabama Barbecue, Beyond the White Sauce
Alabama Public Radio
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PAT DUGGINS: Everybody, it seems, has a favorite story about barbecue. Here's mine. Mrs. Duggins and I took a road trip to Memphis. We were going to see Bonnie Raitt in concert. Now, when it comes to barbecue, Memphis has Elwood’s Shack, Corky’s,...
Larger STEM lab coming to life in Wetumpka
The Wetumpka Herald - Alabama
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July 30, 2025
A bridge is being built between two school buildings in Wetumpka. One is the current Wetumpka High School and the other is the former Wetumpka High School. While the old high school is used by a variety of Elmore County Schools departments, the...
Alabama’s critical decision. Will we make safe pain treatment accessible?: op-ed
AL.com - Alabama
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July 29, 2025
This is a guest opinion column Last year, I published a piece calling for federal action on the Alternatives to PAIN Act and applauding Senator Katie Britt’s leadership in cosponsoring this crucial legislation. While federal efforts remain vital...
Court stays execution of condemned Alabama man: What we know
The Tuscaloosa News - Alabama
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David Lee Roberts' execution has been temporarily stayed to assess his mental competency. Roberts was convicted of a 1992 murder and sentenced to death, despite the jury's recommendation for life imprisonment. His lawyers and activists argue he...
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis Visits Cherokee County GOP Breakfast
WEISRadio - Alabama
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July 29, 2025
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Bill Lewis Visits Cherokee County GOP Breakfast Newly Appointed Justice Highlights Judiciary’s Role, Stresses Local Engagement CENTRE, Ala. — The Cherokee County Republican Party welcomed Alabama Supreme Court Justice...