Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office
This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law.
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PARCA: Huntsville grows as Birmingham and Montgomery fall behind
Birmingham reclaims its spot from Montgomery as the second most populous city in the state of Alabama.
Miles College celebrates 10-year business accreditation reaffirmation
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Board of Commissioners has granted a 10-year reaffirmation.
May 23, 2024
Troy University researcher leads development of lung surfactant for premature babies
Lung surfactants help premature babies breathe while their lung cells finish developing.
May 23, 2024
Louisiana bill to criminalize abortion medications, echoing AG Marshall’s approach
The Louisiana law echoes AG Steve Marshall's crusade in Alabama to attack reproductive health, threatening to prosecute women.
Three babies left in Alabama’s Safe Haven Baby Boxes
In a state without abortion, Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide mothers with an alternative choice.
Oak Mountain State Park shows off “first-class” campground
Oak Mountain’s campground, one of the park’s top attractions, has gone through a complete teardown and rebuild.
May 22, 2024
Alabama school district faces controversy over alleged religious assembly
Parents reported that a seminar turned into a Christian proselytizing session.
May 21, 2024
Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade
The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning.
May 21, 2024
ALDOT limits road construction for Memorial Day Weekend, urges safe driving
ALDOT is asking drivers to put safety first during the heavily traveled holiday period.
May 21, 2024