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Editorial: The Dark Ages of Alabama’s Prison System
In the heart of the Deep South, a man named Matthew Ray Walker suffered a brutal assault while incarcerated at Blount County Correctional Facility, an experience emblematic of the medieval…
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Cultural Forces: Ukrainian Frontline Musicians Bring a Message of Freedom to Birmingham
The upcoming “Cultural Forces” tour, part of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ initiative, is making its way to Birmingham, Alabama, with two significant events lined up. These concerts, aimed at expressing…
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Lincoln, Alabama Bans Delta-8 THC, Bucking National Trend Towards Legalization
LINCOLN, Ala. — While the rest of the nation sprints toward the legalization of marijuana and THC products, the small town of Lincoln, Alabama, is taking a starkly different approach….
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Casino on Sacred Ground: Alabama Court Weighs Tribal Battle Over Burial Site
WETUMPKA, Ala. — Wind Creek Casino in Wetumpka, Alabama, is facing renewed scrutiny, as a legal battle unfolds over its location on a site deeply significant to the Muscogee (Creek)…
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Huntsville Library Implements New Restrictions for Children, Sparking Debate Over Censorship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has introduced a new system of library cards for children that restricts access to certain materials, a move aligned with recent Alabama…
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Alabama Launches Campaign to Tackle Rural Literacy Crisis
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is intensifying efforts to combat low literacy rates in its rural schools, where the gap in reading proficiency is becoming a critical issue. According to the…
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