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Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K raises over $51K for research in Alabama
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WJSU - Alabama
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The Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K and Fun Run returned to Mountain Brook, Alabama, raising $51,689 for breast cancer research. Held at Crestline Field on Oct. 5, the event drew 509 participants for the 5K and 1-mile Dolly Dash. Ty Kimberlin and Adela...
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Alabama toll authority ratifies one-contractor I-10 bridge plan, as one member doubts timetable
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - The Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority on Tuesday ratified a plan to move forward with both parts of the Mobile River bridge project at the same time. But one member of the authority’s board, state Sen. Greg...
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New initiative aims to make North Alabama a leader in inclusive travel
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WAAY31 - Alabama
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The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association is working to make travel in North Alabama more accessible for everyone. They announced a new initiative to position North Alabama as an accessible-friendly destination. The new initiative is...
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Alabamians Say ‘No’ to Science Cuts: 81% Want Continued Funding for Weather and Climate Research
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS May 2025 — Emergency alerts sounded across Madison and Athens as a massive tornado approached Huntsville, Alabama. Radar indicated the storm near the University of Alabama in Huntsville, prompting urgent shelter warnings as...
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Alabama woman’s amazing household invention lands her $750,000: ‘She blew people away’
If Ruth Young-Loaeza has her way, the bed linen her Huntsville-based NEET Sheets company produces will become as much of a household word as Windex or Kleenex. She took a step in that direction when she took home the $750,000 grand prize in the...
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Alabama Tech Director Kept Stockpile of Child Porn in Shocking Discovery
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Law Enforcement Today
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BIRMINGHAM, AL - On Friday, October 3, a Briarwood Christian School computer technology director was arrested and charged with 20 child pornography related charges. The alleged suspect, 34-year-old Taylor Michael Ward, faces 10 counts of...
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Former Miss Hoover carries Alabama to top five at Miss America
The lights shimmered across a half-sparkle, half-velvet purple gown as Emma Terry walked the Miss America stage with poise and purpose. Behind her composed smile and sleek ponytail was the motto she carries from her late grandfather’s 22-year...
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Politics NBC News Senate confirms scientist with ties to 'Sharpiegate' as top NOAA official
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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Neil Jacobs to be the new head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The confirmation puts a career atmospheric scientist with a deep understanding of NOAA at the helm of the agency, which is...
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Governor Ivey Announces $45 Million for 23 Projects to Strengthen Coastal Alabama
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks to the Southern States Energy Board Annual Meeting at The Grand Hotel Monday September 29, 2025 in Point Clear, Ala. (Governor’s Office/Hal Yeager) POINT CLEAR, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on...
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Senate confirms scientist with ties to 'Sharpiegate' as top NOAA official
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Neil Jacobs to be the new head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The confirmation puts a career atmospheric scientist with a deep understanding of NOAA at the helm of the agency, which is...
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New Health and Medicine Study Findings Have Been Reported by Researchers at Trinity University (Health Insurance Coverage Among Same-Sex vs Different-Sex Couples): Health and Medicine
2025 OCT 07 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx Policy and Law Daily -- Investigators publish new report on Health and Medicine. According to news reporting originating from San Antonio, Texas, by NewsRx correspondents,...
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Join the fight: Breast cancer awareness events in Alabama
Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine (BCRFA Newsroom) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and communities across Alabama are coming together to show their support. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming events happening around the state this month...
Shrimp police: Alabama’s National Shrimp Festival will test vendors’ seafood this year
Organizers of this weekend’s National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores have announced a new partnership that will provide assurance that domestic shrimp are served at the event. The partnership involves SeaD Consulting, a company that embarrassed...
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One Week Left to Submit Public Comments on Alabama Library Code Amendment
October 7, 2025 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama parents and citizens have just one week remaining to submit public comments on a proposed amendment to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) code aimed at restricting access to materials deemed...
Owner: Loretta Grant & Sam Adams
Bolt for Breast Cancer raises over $51,000 for research
The 2025 Bolt for Breast Cancer 5K and Fun Run returned to Crestline on Sunday, Oct. 5, drawing more than 500 participants and raising $51,689 for breast cancer research in Alabama. Organized by the Junior Board of the Breast Cancer Research...
Owner: Dan Starnes
ACCS, Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association announce $400,000 in scholarships for future workforce
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have announced $400,000 in scholarship opportunities to help prepare the next generation of Alabama’s automotive workforce. Each scholarship is...
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‘No solution.’ Alabama WIC could run out of money if shutdown persists
WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown drags on, a food aid program for moms and young children could run out of money within a couple of weeks, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said. The Special Supplemental Nutrition...
Owner: Todd Stacy
Southern Ionics Expands Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Related Research Chemical manufacturer and distributor Southern Ionics plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The $34 million project is expected to create seven jobs. The investment will include upgraded equipment...
Owner: Dennis J. Shea
Assault on accessibility initiatives hits early career scientists hard
The Trump administration’s cuts to programs supporting people with disabilities are part of a broader assault on DEI. By Meg Tanaka and Ava Hu for Capital & Main If someone had walked past the storage of the neuroscience lab at the University of...
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Islamic Academy of Alabama: Hoover delays Planning and Zoning decision again after facing strong opposition
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1819 News
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Hours before the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to consider an application for a zoning change that would allow the Islamic Academy of Alabama to relocate to the Meadowbrook Corporate Park, word began to spread of a delay due...
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