Birmingham Library Exec Returns To Work After One-Month Suspension
Birmingham Public Library Executive Director Floyd Council was back at work Friday after one month of being suspended without pay.
Concerns Raised About COVID At Horizon Church Polling Place After Worker Tests Positive
Voters who cast their ballots last week at Horizon Church may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Rapid Rise Of Alabama, National COVID-19 Numbers Worries UAB Doctor
Alabama's number of new COVID-19 cases and deaths continues to rise.
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Efforts to Keep Jones In U.S. Senate Sets New Records
The effort to re-elect U.S. Senator Doug Jones fell short. However, organizers say Black women, who were credited with helping him win the seat in 2017, are preparing for the future.
Birmingham Offers ‘Beacon’ For Alabama’s Transgender Community
The newly expanded Magic City Wellness Center is one of several providers working to increase access to gender-affirming medical care.
Birmingham City Council Approves Carraway Hospital Rezoning
Birmingham’s Carraway Hospital, which has been closed since 2008, will be redeveloped to include retail, dining, residential, office and entertainment spaces.
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New Microtransit Program Coming To Birmingham
The Birmingham City Council approved deals with this week with two bike- and scooter-sharing companies.
‘History Of Us’ Course Introduces Students To Their Ancestors And The Role Of Race In America’s History
'History of Us' is touted as the first Black history course of its kind taught in the Tuscaloosa public school system. The course asks students to be historians by researching major themes in Black history and framing those themes locally.
UA Sophomore Starts First Black Student-Led Magazine
The University of Alabama launched its first Black student-led magazine this semester. Nineteen Fifty-Six focuses on issues minority students face on campus and in everyday life.
Alabama Democrats Celebrate Biden Victory
Alabama Democrats celebrated the news that Joe Biden was declared the winner in the 2020 presidential race.
With New Flag Design, Mississippi Ushers In A New Symbol Of Hope
Mississippi voters overwhelmingly approved a new design for a state flag to replace the Confederate-themed flag that had been in place since 1894.
Big Turnout But No Major Problems At Jefferson County Precincts
About 64% of registered voters in Jefferson County turned out to vote in Tuesday's general election, according to the county's website.
