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NEWBERN, Alabama — In a landmark election this week, Newbern's first Black mayor, Patrick Braxton, secured a commanding victory, winning 66 votes to 26, just four years after facing exclusion from town hall by white residents. His triumph marks a sig...
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham is poised to embrace its most substantial freshman cohort ever this fall, as indicated by initial enrollment statistics. Although final counts will be completed during the official census in October, prelimina...
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The college football season's commencement on Labor Day weekend coincided with Jackson, Mississippi's hosting of the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands, showcasing ten of the finest HBCU marching bands across the nation. Among the featured en...
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Amidst bites of a croissant slathered in strawberry jam, Birmingham's own Roy Wood Jr. occupies a hotel room in Washington, D.C., anticipating his flight to New York. Recently completing a comedy tour at U.S. Air Force bases and a brief trip to Scot...
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A new law in Alabama aims to reduce the cost of menstrual and maternity products for consumers. According to the 2023 U.S. Census, around 16 percent of families in Alabama live under the poverty line, making these essential items crucial. Effective...
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Dr. Tammi McMillan, Ed.D., proudly accepted her “Women of Excellence” award from the New Pittsburgh Courier, celebrating her accomplishments as part of the Class of 2021. In 2023, she was honored with an Onyx Woman Leadership Award for her role as t...
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The Jefferson County Department of Health (JCDH) commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) with a weeklong tribute commencing on August 25, leading to the official observance on Sunday, August 31. This global initiative aims to raise...
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The Jefferson County Democratic Party has appointed Josh Coleman as its new Chair, choosing a seasoned organizer and activist to lead Alabama's most Democratic region toward a future defined by unity, grassroots involvement, and significant initiativ...
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The BJCC is actively recruiting for two positions: 1) Setup Supervisor and 2) Utility Coordinator. Aspirants can explore further details and submit their applications through the BJCC career portal at https://www.bjcc.org/jobs/, or they may email the...
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The Texas House Democrats' return to the Capitol following their protest against the GOP's congressional redistricting elicited cheers from supporters, yet they faced swift backlash from Republicans determined to undermine the minority party's influe...
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's attorney, Abbe Lowell, announced on Tuesday that he will initiate legal action to contest President Donald Trump’s attempt to terminate her position. “President Trump lacks the authority to remove Federal Reserv...
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Amelia Butler, a former teacher from the U.S., yearned for tranquility after two decades in the classroom. Purchasing an affordable home in Italy provided her the retreat she desired. Now 57, she divides her time between the serene village of Latroni...
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Can prominent authors like Sarah J. Maas, Freida McFadden, and Emily Henry unite to combat the worrying trend of declining reading for pleasure? Recent research published in iScience reveals that the act of reading for enjoyment has plummeted by 40%...
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As Venus Williams graced the court at the 2025 U.S. Open, fashion enthusiasts declared her a victor even before her game. For her mixed doubles match with Reilly Opelka, she donned a bespoke navy dress by Khaite adorned with white trim. Later, during...
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The Texas NAACP, with representation from the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, submitted a motion on Tuesday seeking a preliminary injunction in their current lawsuit against Texas. They contest the newly enacted congressional maps, cl...