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Alabama’s Sex Education Crisis: A Contributing Factor to High STD Rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama’s approach to sex education is under scrutiny as the state grapples with high rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Critics argue that the state’s emphasis on abstinence-only education and lack of comprehensive sexual health instruction contribute significantly to these alarming statistics. Alabama does not mandate sexual health education in schools, leaving…
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The Tale of the Penny Bank and the Pythian Ghosts
Well now, if you’re ever wandering down Birmingham’s Fourth Avenue, you might stumble across a six-story brick-and-mortar monolith with a face so stern it looks like it’s been watching the world spin since Moses was a boy. That’s the old Penny Savings Bank building—or as folks call it now, the Pythian Temple. But oh, if…
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Katt Williams to Transform Former Alabama Military Base into Movie Studio
ANNISTON, Ala. — Comedian Katt Williams is set to make a significant mark on Alabama’s burgeoning film industry by transforming a portion of Fort McClellan into a state-of-the-art movie studio. This ambitious project aims to boost local economic growth and expand opportunities in Black-led film production. Williams, inspired by industry leaders like Tyler Perry and…
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Alabama Tourism Booms with Record $23.5 Billion in Visitor Spending
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s tourism industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with nearly 29 million visitors in 2023 contributing a record $23.5 billion to the state’s economy. This marks a $1 billion increase from the previous year, continuing a trend of rising tourism revenue over four of the past five years. The economic impact of tourism…
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Shooting in Homewood Shatters Perception of Safety in Birmingham Suburb
HOMEWOOD, Ala. — A shooting incident on Monday night has left two women seriously injured, challenging the perception of safety in the suburban community of Homewood, located just south of Birmingham. The Homewood Police Department responded to a call about “suspicious subjects” at approximately 10:32 p.m. on November 18, in the 900 block of Valley…
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Alabama’s Execution Woes: Carey Dale Grayson Set for Controversial Nitrogen Hypoxia
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is once again under scrutiny as it prepares to execute Carey Dale Grayson on November 21, using the contentious method of nitrogen hypoxia. This comes amid ongoing debates about the state’s execution practices, which have faced criticism for being both error-prone and inhumane. Grayson, 49, was convicted for the brutal 1994…
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