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Alabama leaders introduce resolution celebrating Marshall Space Flight Center's 65th anniversary
Jefferson Reporter - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
U.S. Senator Katie Britt, along with the entire Alabama Congressional delegation, introduced a resolution to commemorate the 65th anniversary of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The resolution reaffirms support for the center's mission,...
Florida-Alabama TPO seeks public input on long-range transportation funding priorities
WUWF - Florida
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July 1, 2025
The Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) is seeking public input on how limited transportation funding should be prioritized over the next couple of decades. The feedback will aid development of the region’s 25-year...
Alabama Champions: High school teacher's fossil discovery in Alabama becomes historic find
WJSU - Alabama
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ONEONTA, Ala. — A high school teacher from Oneonta, Ashley Allen, has made a significant archaeological discovery in Walker County, Alabama, that is drawing international attention. Allen, who has been advocating for the recognition of the...
Chinese scientists uncover coal power’s dirty secret in satellite data study
South China Morning Post
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July 1, 2025
In the first high-precision satellite mapping of carbon dioxide emissions from large international coal power plants, Chinese scientists have found that existing databases are underestimating discharges from facilities across the globe. They...
"When I ain't happy, ain't nobody in the camp happy": When Tennessee legend Pat Summitt laid out her expectations from new recruits
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Former Tennessee coach Pat Summitt built up the Volunteers to be one of the premier programs in the nation in college basketball. During her 38-year reign, Summitt led the Vols to eight national championships and at the time of her retirement, she...
Dawn Staley shows love to South Carolina standout Joyce Edwards for 'playing her Gamecock butt off' in FIBA AmeriCup win
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
South Carolina Gamecocks star Joyce Edwards was a key cog in coach Dawn Staley's team as they reached the national championship game in April. A few weeks after the loss to the UConn Huskies in the national championship game, Edwards was named to...
Alabama delegation honors NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center – and beleaguered Huntsville rocket
AL.com - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
Alabama’s congressional delegation is honoring Marshall Space Flight Center with a pair of resolutions commemorating the center’s 65th anniversary. Rep. Dale Strong, whose 5th Congressional District includes Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal, where...
New Alabama cannabis law takes effect July 1. Texas may soon join in.
Alabama Public Radio
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July 1, 2025
The measure taking effect today prohibits the sale of smokable marijuana products to minors. It also limits how consumable cannabis can be sold in stores or online. Vendors of Tetrahydrocannabinol will now have to register with Alabama’s Beverage...
Killer bees found in Alabama near Georgia line | What we know
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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(The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries ) MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Agriculture officials in Alabama have confirmed the presence of Africanized honeybees—sometimes called "killer bees"—in Barbour County, near the Georgia border, prompting...
Alabama State Rep. Anthony Daniels' wife donates kidney to save him
WAAY31 - Alabama
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WAAY is Coverage You Can Count On for news, weather, sports and more from North Alabama and the rest of the world. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/WAAYTV Alabama State Rep. Anthony Daniels is opening up about a deeply personal...
Huntsville shines as a top destination for STEM professionals in the US in study by CoworkingCafe
WZDX - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
Huntsville emerges as a leader in STEM jobs, boasting high-tech industry and competitive wages. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville continues to make its mark as a national leader in science and engineering careers, ranking among the top metros for STEM...
Alabama SB 129: Professors “walking on eggshells” due to anti-DEI law
AL.com - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
Professors and students testified in federal court Thursday that the state’s anti-DEI law is chilling free speech and hurting student morale. Students and faculty are suing the University of Alabama and Gov. Kay Ivey for a preliminary injunction...
What is this mysterious creature caught on video at a south Alabama beach?
AL.com - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
A mysterious creature is leaving many Facebook commenters perplexed as they attempt to figure out what the blob-like creature may be while at the same time having fun with some hilarious remarks. ABC 33/40 Meteorologist James Spann posted a video...
10 Alabama CBD Stores, Vape Shops Raided; 4 Hemp Businesses Sue State
Cannabis Business Times
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June 30, 2025
Special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) coordinated with local and federal agencies to carry out a series of search warrants on June 23, seizing myriad products at smoke and vape shops in five cities. ALEA’s State Bureau of...
AL.com wins Story of the Year, Public Service awards from Alabama Press Association
AL.com - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
AL.com was recognized with 54 awards at the 2025 Alabama Press Association Media Awards ceremony on Saturday. Investigative reporter Savannah Tryens-Fernandes won Story of the Year for her 2024 reporting on Alabama’s health care deserts. Alabama...
Alabama Lands 133 Student-Athletes on SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll: Roll Call
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 27, 2025
Alabama athletics had 133 student-athletes earn spots on the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll as announced by the conference on Thursday. Overall for the 2024-25 school year, Alabama has placed 342 students on the SEC fall (138), winter (71) and...
Application process begins for Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards
Elmore-Autauga News - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
From Alabama Attorney General’s Office (Montgomery, Ala.) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today announced the application process for the 2025 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards. These awards provide the opportunity to identify and...
Alabama Legislature has to finish job to protect state’s critical infrastructure
The Coosa County News - Alabama
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June 27, 2025
Eye on Politics Paul DeMarco The current wars being fought in Europe and the Middle East have brought home the new dangers of the modern battlefield – enemies hiding advanced weapons technology in the backyard of their adversaries. With it, a...
"Saban was probably on the visits" "Not impressed": Fans react as Alabama gets upper hand in 2026 recruitment class following latest commitments
Sportskeeda
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June 30, 2025
Five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin committed to Alabama's 2026 class on Sunday, choosing Kalen DeBoer's program over Texas, Ohio State and Florida State. Griffin’s decision gives the Crimson Tide three five-star pledges so far, joining cornerback...
Feral swarm of aggressive honeybees found in Alabama
AL.com - Alabama
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June 30, 2025
The bee on the left is an Africanized honeybee. They are known to be more aggressive than the European variety on the right.Scott Bauer, USDA Agriculture Research Service Beekeepers in Barbour County collected a feral swarm of Africanized...