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Take action during National Preparedness Month to get ready for emergencies
The American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi is encouraging everyone to take critical actions during National Preparedness…
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Exhibit to showcase work by students with visual, hearing impairments
The Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is returning to the Museum of Pell City for a second…
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ADPH seeks proposals from to protect youth from nicotine, secondhand smoke
The Alabama Department of Public Health is currently accepting proposals to collaborate with qualified organizations in Alabama to…
Columns
(Book review) From the shelves: Through spring and summer, we now fall into reading
So many books, so little time, so … let’s get to it. Here we offer two dozen titles…
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Outdoor Alabama: Shooting range on target in Shelby County
David Rainer Outdoor Alabama Fortunately, the number of people in Alabama who participate in the traditional outdoor endeavors…
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Dave Says: A ‘heart’ problem
Dear Dave: I’m pretty responsible with finances, but my girlfriend is in a bad situation with her money…
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Toni Says: The new ‘Medicare & You’ handbook arrives in September
Toni: Recently I enrolled in Medicare and have not received my “Medicare & You” handbook. I’m concerned about…
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Leeds announces 9th Street expansion project
TA Services, Inc. will begin construction in coming weeks on a new facility involving the old hardware store…
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Extension agent gives tips for starting school garden
Starting a school garden is not as far out of reach as some may think. Knowing how to…
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2 Pell City residents killed in motorcycle collision
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 8:52 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, has claimed the lives of a…