S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating
S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers.
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"To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous."
BCA launches new visual identity and website
The Business Council of Alabama has announced a new digital presence.
February 2, 2021
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"This Christmas, please think twice about gatherings with people who aren’t in your home."
Grant supports Hispanic community, economic empowerment
The grant is to help Hispanic families maneuver turbulent financial times and secure stable housing.
December 17, 2020
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See recent postsDo you still believe?
"Marshall’s involvement in an anti-democratic heist of a legal election is an embarrassment to himself and to Alabama."
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See recent postsThe blackest Black Friday ever
"The coming weeks are going to be difficult, no doubt about that."
Governor announces HomTex expansion to create 300-plus jobs in the Black Belt
A family-owned and certified minority-owned business will create 300 to 325 new jobs.
November 24, 2020
Joe Biden wins the presidency, offering message of unity
"It’s time for America to unite. And to heal," the president-elect said.
EMS workers putting nursing home residents at risk, according to facilities
EMS personnel are only required to be screened for symptoms at the beginning of each shift, far below the federal procedures for nursing homes.