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Vestavia teen earns top honor at U.S. Space & Rocket Center camp
Vestavia Voice - Alabama
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July 3, 2025
A Vestavia Hills student earned top honors at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama, a week-long camp in Huntsville for exceptional middle schoolers. Alexander Paul “Xander” Duckworth, a scholarship...
After impressing Jon Scheyer, 5-star recruits Ryan Hampton and Marcus Spears Jr lead Drive Nation 16U to Peach Jam win
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
Class of 2027 prospects Marcus Spears Jr. and Ryan Hampton have been receiving a lot of hype for their performances for the U16 team Drive Nation. Last week, Duke Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer was present in North Augusta to watch the duo shine in...
Fire crews along Grand Canyon are trying to save cabins after loss of historic lodge
WDIO - Minnesota
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July 15, 2025
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Crews fighting a wildfire that destroyed the nearly century-old Grand Canyon Lodge and a visitors center were focused Tuesday on stopping the flames from consuming nearby cabins, mule stables and other...
These Are The Best MD Colleges For Online Degrees: US News
Patch
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July 3, 2025
MARYLAND — A report released by U.S. News & World Report ranks online degree programs at five universities in Maryland among the best in the country. The 2025 Best Online Programs rankings of nearly 1,800 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at...
33 summer book recommendations featuring some of 2025’s best novels and more
Orange County Register - California
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July 15, 2025
Summertime means vacations – and vacations mean books. (And sunscreen and cold drinks. But mostly books.) The season is traditionally a busy one for publishers, who often release some of their most exciting titles over the next few months. This...
Curran Funeral Home prioritizes families, community during 50 years of business
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 13, 2025
Being a co-owner and funeral director at Curran Funeral Homes is a full-circle experience for James Kunkle, 48, of Vandergrift. Kunkle’s father, Arthur “Art” Kunkle, 70, of Apollo, purchased the funeral homes in 2002 after Gary Curran’s passing....
APR Notebook: Making every moment count in the U.S. House of Representatives
Alabama Public Radio
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Pat Duggins-- The Alabama public radio news team is known for its major journalism investigations. We've been doing them for over a decade. Our most recent national award winning effort was an eight month investigation into Alabama's new US House...
Mobile mayoral hopefuls say city must step up on education — but how?
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Though crime remains the dominant political issue, education emerged as a central focus Tuesday as Mobile’s mayoral candidates connected youth violence to Alabama’s largest school system. While the candidates acknowledged the city has little...
Healthy Living with USA Health: Interventional Radiology
FOX10 News - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Kevin Wong is a pediatric interventional radiologist for USA Health—one of only 300 specialists trained nationwide, and the only specialist trained on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Interventional Radiology uses image guidance to...
Precision Ag Field Day July 15th in Hillsboro
The Moulton Advertiser - Alabama
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A Precision Ag Field Day, OPTIMA Fields Project, coordinated through Auburn University and Alabama Extension is being held July 15th at 2463 County Road 420 in Hillsboro, the GPS Coordinates are 34.695233 N, 87.246086 W. The program will begin at...
Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths More Than Triple
Medscape
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July 15, 2025
Cancer deaths related to obesity have risen sharply over the past two decades, especially among older adults, women, non-Hispanic Black individuals and people living with obesity in rural areas, a US study found. “Obesity is a well-known risk...
Georgia ranks among top 4 states for most French fries consumed annually, new survey says
98.7FM & AM1340 WGAU - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
GEORGIA — It seems we love our French fries here in Georgia. A new survey from Talker Research ranks Georgia among the top four states for most French fries consumed each year. It finds people in Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland consume about 20...
Where travel nurses earn the most and least: Pay trends by state and specialty
97.1 The River - Georgia
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July 15, 2025
Where travel nurses earn the most and least: Pay trends by state and specialty Travel nursing took off during the COVID-19 pandemic and it has continued to grow. In 2020, Staffing Industry Analysts reported that travel nurse staffing demand jumped...
LSU's Mike VII roams his habitat, but where are the Mikes who reigned before him?
The Advocate - Louisiana
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Chances are, adults roaming the spaces between the LSU Museum of Natural Science's dioramas began making Mike roar when they were kids. That's as in Mike I, the first live tiger that served as LSU's mascot between 1936 and 1956. The Bengal cub...
LIVE AT 3: Louisiana Tech University accepts invitation to join Sun Belt Conference
KNOE - Arkansas
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July 15, 2025
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Tech University made a momentous move in the athletic world, joining the University of Louisiana Monroe and the University of Louisiana Lafayette in the Sun Belt Athletic Conference. The Sun Belt Board of Directors...
I Am Artemis: Patrick Junen
NASA
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June 26, 2025
For some people, a passion for space is something that might develop over time, but for Patrick Junen, the desire was there from the beginning. With a father and grandfather who both worked for NASA, space exploration is not just a dream; it...
Case Dixon launches campaign for U.S. Congress
Alabama Political Reporter
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July 9, 2025
On Wednesday, Case Dixon, an Alabama native and physical therapist from Hueytown, launched his campaign to represent Alabama’s 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dixon, who describes himself as a “lifelong Alabama conservative,” is...
Lauren Betts' UCLA teammate Kiki Rice drops 1-word reaction following major academic honor
Sportskeeda
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July 15, 2025
Alongside star center Lauren Betts, UCLA guard Kiki Rice helped to lead the Bruins to the Big Ten Tournament title last season. In addition, the Bruins were a No. 1 seed and reached the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in...
Is Bruce Pearl the next Tommy Tuberville? A GOP rule could threaten Auburn coach’s speculated Senate run
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl would carry advantages in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate and at least one big hurdle, analysts say. Pearl has not said he is running for Alabama’s open seat for the Senate but has not publicly denied...
‘Kayak Eufaula’ launched at Lakepoint State Park
The Citizen of East Alabama
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Project supported by Alabama Power and Innovate Alabama By Toni Shah The City of Eufaula Parks and Recreation Department will launch “Kayak Eufaula,” an exciting new outdoor adventure program, this summer. This program is the result of a unique...