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John Wahl Elected to Lead Alabama Library Board Amid Contentious Battles Over Censorship and Free Speech
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama has recently become a battleground in the national discourse on library content, with several high-profile incidents drawing attention. Earlier this year, the Autauga-Prattville Public Library faced…
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Haitian Immigrants Find a New Home in Rural Alabama
SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Rural Alabama has recently seen an influx of Haitian immigrants, a change that is beginning to shape the region both culturally and economically. This migration wave is…
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Vestavia Hills Principal Transferred Amid LGBTQ+ Controversy
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. — Lauren Dressback, the principal of Cahaba Heights Elementary in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, was transferred to an alternative school following allegations that her removal stemmed from her…
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A Tin Can Crown: The Misadventures of Happy Hooligan and the Genius of Frederick Burr Opper
When Happy Hooligan debuted in 1899, readers met a bumbling, kind-hearted tramp who quickly became one of the earliest comic strip icons. Created by Frederick Burr Opper, Happy Hooligan chronicled…
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Bullets and Blacktop: The Gadsden Road Rage Showdown
GADSDEN, Ala. — A quiet afternoon in Gadsden erupted into chaos on Tuesday when a road rage incident turned violent. At approximately 3:17 p.m., gunfire shattered the calm at the…
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Gov. Ivey Breaks Ground on New STEM Learning Center in Rainbow City
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. (AP) — Governor Kay Ivey broke ground Wednesday on a new Challenger Learning Center in Rainbow City, marking a significant investment in educational infrastructure aimed at enhancing…
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