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Saint Lucia To Implement Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

Saint Lucia is to implement the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), in line with the global project developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF. ““Saint Lucia is working on implementing the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative at o...

E. Faye Williams: Boys to men or men to boys?

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Years ago, the rule was boys being taught to be men. Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have got it backwards.& With their childish remarks, they are showing us the reverse of what it means to be a grown up! So, there’s no confusio...

United Way awarded grant to continue connecting underserved communities with health care resources

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – United Way of Metropolitan Dallas has been awarded a significant five-year grant by the Department of Health and Human Services to continue its crucial Health Care Navigation work. The grant, valued at $2.3 million...

‘Deadly Sins’: Gospel stage play illustrates how Gods works in everyone’s lives

(The Dallas Examiner) – Deadly Sins is the story of Micala (played by Kaylynn Wilkerson) and David (played by Will Moleon), a married couple who grapple with four of the seven deadly sins – lust, pride, envy and wrath – as identified in Christian tea...

‘Deadly Sins’: Gospel stage play illustrates how God works in everyone’s lives

Judge allows parental controls for Texas children’s social media accounts, but blocks content moderation requirement

(The Texas Tribune) – A federal district court judge on Aug. 30 temporarily blocked part of a new social media law designed to prevent Texas children from accessing certain content online through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.Judge Robert...

Sharing first-hand accounts of military service

(Family Features) – More than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, stories told by American veterans who served during this pivotal time offer fascinating insights into this period.To preserve and share history a...

Fraudulent and impersonated Texas toll road services are being used in text message phishing scams

(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Recently, reports have been streaming into BBB Scam Tracker from Texas residents regarding suspicious text messages claiming the recipient has an unpaid toll road balance. While many people who receive the text mess...

Young Women’s STEAM Academy joins Young Women’s Preparatory Network

(The HUB) – Young Women’s STEAM Academy, Dallas ISD’s first all-girls legacy school, began the 2024-2025 school year with an inaugural freshman class as part of its expansion – along with the Young Women’s Preparatory Network’s newest members.The net...

Volunteering together to build friendships and strengthen bonds

(Family Features) – Volunteering has always been a big part of Shelley Brosnan’s life, whether she was serving in her children’s school or in their community of Fairfax, Virginia. When Brosnan retired, increasing her volunteer efforts was a natural n...

After Nearly 30 Years, Jefferson County Reaches Deal to End Sewer Consent Decree

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Nearly 30 years after the Cahaba River Society (CRS) and private citizens sued Jefferson County for permit violations, including unpermitted discharge of wastewater containing raw sewage into rivers and stream...

Alabama-Wake Forest on Oct. 18 Will Be First Hoops Game in Birmingham’s Boutwell in 45 Years

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times For the first time in nearly 50 years, Birmingham’s downtown Boutwell Auditorium will host a basketball game. The University of Alabama men’s basketball team will tip off against Wake Forest in the inaugural “...

Alabama HBCU Football Teams Look to Rebound From Tough Outings

By Donald Hunt | For The Birmingham Times Miles College will be on the road again this week looking for its first win of the season, coming off a tough 16-15 loss to West Alabama on a last second field. The Golden Bears (0-0, 0-1) will visit Alabama...

New rules for oilfield waste threaten ranchers and environment

To the editor,The Railroad Commission has recently published new rules regarding oilfield waste. Known in the industry vernacular as rule 8, the Railroad Commission seeks to update and strengthen rules regarding waste pits for oil and gas operators s...

Former Obama Adviser Axelrod Explains Why Kamala Harris Can’t Win

The following article, Former Obama Adviser Axelrod Explains Why Kamala Harris Can’t Win, was first published on The Black Sphere. Despite all efforts by Democrats to the contrary, Donald Trump will win his rightful second term as president. An...