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ADPH seeks proposals that serve middle, high school-age youth

The Alabama Department of Public Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Branch is requesting proposals from youth-serving community organizations and…

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Prevent mosquito bites around your home, when traveling

The Alabama Department of Public Health is cautioning the public about preventing mosquito bites to protect from mosquito-borne…

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Alabama lawmakers reintroduce bills to govern local library boards

Two bills — HB4 and SB6 — have been refiled by Alabama lawmakers ahead of the 2025 legislative…

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Manage now for next year’s blueberries

As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit…

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Pell City man sentenced to 71 months in prison for financial fraud scheme

A Pell City man has been sentenced in a scheme to defraud more than 40 investors in his…

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CEPA Hires Maci Johnsey as Assistant Director, Spotlight Program Coordinator

The Board of Directors of CEPA Management Corp. has hired Maci Johnsey as its new assistant director and…

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Blood donations needed

Staff report The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets to reinforce the blood…

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Assessing sunlight in garden helps make planting choices

Sunlight is essential to plant growth and landscape design. Assessing the sunlight exposure in different areas of the…

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Dave Ramsey: When you know better, you do better

Dear Dave: I’ve made a lot of stupid money mistakes in the past. Even though I finally paid…

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New business to benefit local nonprofit

A new business has opened in an effort to raise money for a local nonprofit that helps women…