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ACLU of Alabama presses lawmakers to address prison death reporting shortfalls
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 23, 2025
The Joint Prison Oversight Committee is preparing to convene for its annual public hearing today. Ahead of the hearing, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama is asking lawmakers to confront what it describes as a systemic failure in...
Popular Alabama meteorologist’s new book chronicles some of the state’s biggest snow events
AL.com - Alabama
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July 23, 2025
Snow is a big deal for those of us in Alabama. In Alabama, snow is usually a “will it or won’t it” affair, and many Alabamians have had the experience of waking up and pulling back the curtains in anticipation of what could be outside. It could be...
Sweet Grown Alabama Day July 26
The Cullman Times - Alabama
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July 23, 2025
Published 3:04 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025 By Mary Wilson, Alabama Cooperative Extension System A customer looks over a selection of flowers at the Festhalle Saturday, April 12. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times Whether it is fruits, vegetables...
Trump cuts to National Institutes of Health took more than $100M out of Pa. economy
WESA - Pennsylvania
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August 3, 2025
The Trump administration has canceled hundreds of research grants that the National Institutes of Health had already approved. New research finds the cuts have taken a chunk out of the economies of every state and every county in the U.S.,...
Hugh Freeze continues to haunt Kalen DeBoer's in-state recruiting as Auburn makes No. 1 Alabama recruit "a top priority"
Sportskeeda
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July 23, 2025
Auburn is sitting with just one committed player in the 2027 class in four-star safety Jaylen Scott, but Hugh Freeze and his staff are actively working to expand that list. According to On3's Chad Simmons, the Tigers are making four-star defensive...
Pipe among Alabama-made products being installed at state parks
The Sand Mountain Reporter - Alabama
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One of the goals for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is to use Alabama-sourced materials as much as possible for construction projects, especially for the $228 million in expenditures to upgrade, renovate and enhance...
Senator Katie Britt secures key funding through FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science Bill
Jefferson Reporter - Alabama
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July 22, 2025
Senator Katie Britt has played a significant role in advancing over $14.4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding for various projects and programs in Alabama, as part of the Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) bill. The funding includes allocations...
‘A tremendous gamechanger’ — USA Health tackling liver cancer with histotripsy technology
Lagniappe - Alabama
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For patients receiving a cancer diagnosis, a wave of emotions, thoughts and decisions immediately takes center stage as they process the information. Among the decisions one has to make is how to go about handling the disease — which often...
Science reveals dogs’ favorite type of TV
Popular Science
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July 17, 2025
At the end of a long day, many of us humans unwind with an episode of a favorite TV show. If you’ve got a dog at home, you might have wondered if your beloved pet can do the same. Despite the modern proliferation of dog-centered TV programs, the...
Opinion | The One Big Beautiful Bill delivers for Alabama
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 23, 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...
Alabama Tightens Wildlife Restrictions to Protect Native Ecosystems
Alabama Gazette
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July 17, 2025
August 1, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, AL - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has reaffirmed and expanded its restrictions on the possession, sale, importation, and release of certain non-native animals and fish, citing ecological...
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Mike Elliott for HD 13
Alabama Gazette
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July 17, 2025
July 25, 2025 - WALKER COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Mike Elliott for Alabama House District 13, which encompasses much of Walker County and includes the city of Jasper. "Mike Elliott has been an educator...
Alabama Farmers Federation Endorses Sen. Josh Carnley
Alabama Gazette
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July 17, 2025
JULY 28, 2025 - COVINGTON COUNTY - The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Sen. Josh Carnley for Senate District 31 which covers Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike counties. "Sen. Josh Carnley is one of us – a farmer and a...
New Alabama Law Restricts Cellphones, Watches, and Earbuds in Classrooms
Speakin' Out News - Alabama
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July 23, 2025
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama students will need to turn off and stow phones, earbuds, and smartwatches under new classroom rules this year. Some school districts are updating policies to ban electronic devices from bell to bell. MONTGOMERY, Ala. —...
7.23.25 LEGAL NOTICE: UAB Project No. 240461 – UAB Zeigler Building 5th Floor Research Support Renovation
Speakin' Out News - Alabama
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July 23, 2025
Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Facilities Planning Design and Construction at the Facilities Administration Building Conference Center, 801 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, September...
Alabama Beware: Drivers Getting Fined $200 For Something Crazy
105.1 The Block - Alabama
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July 17, 2025
Just something I wanted to make folks aware of so you don't get a SURPRISE when you are least expecting it. It happened to me the other day. I go to the Tuscaloosa License Bureau and renew my tags. (Tuscaloosa Police Department) (Tuscaloosa Police...
Former Ute football star diagnosed with CTE after years of mental health struggles
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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The University of Utah had eight sacks in its 31-17 win over Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. The fifth one that night in New Orleans did not make most fan-made highlight reels on YouTube. But it was the most compelling. For three seconds, No. 56...
South African septic system technology brought to Lowndes Co.
Alabama News Network
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July 23, 2025
Posted: Jul 22, 2025 7:46 PM CDT by George McDonald From the West Alabama Newsroom– People in rural Lowndes County could soon have a new option available to them — to deal with ongoing wastewater and sewage issues. Officials with the Black Belt...
11 places in Alabama that don’t quite seem real
This is Alabama
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July 23, 2025
Have you ever come across a scene while traveling that is so stunning, you think it can’t possibly be real? Believe it or not, you don’t have to travel far to find such places. Alabama has a number of manmade and natural sites that can take your...
To offset potential losses, San Antonio seeks Army job relocations from Alabama, Maryland
San Antonio Report - Texas
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July 22, 2025
Facing the prospect of U.S. Army job losses at Fort Sam Houston, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is lobbying for positions in other states to be relocated to San Antonio. The Trump Administration is in the midst of restructuring the service branch, with...