Main Street Alabama communities are popping up throughout the state. Here’s what you need to know
🏡 Did you know there are already 29 Main Street Alabama communities in the state?
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Civic/City relevant stories to the state of Alabama.
Playing high school sports this year was a blessing says retiring AHSAA Executive Director
“It was a blessing.” That’s how retiring Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Steve Savarese summed up the end of the 2020-21 high school sports year, which saw every AHSAA-sanctioned sport start and complete their season on time…
Everything you need to know about the Swim Guide and how to use it
As you prepare for your summer fun on Alabama’s many waterways, it may be wise to check the water quality before you jump in or cast your line. Thanks to several members of Waterkeepers Alabama, the Swim Guide is the…
At-home COVID vaccines? We’ve got the scoop on who qualifies and how to get them
For people who have a difficult time leaving their homes, at-home COVID vaccines seem like an excellent way to help those who may need it most. Keep reading to get the latest on at-home vaccine programs in Alabama and how…
Alabama extends Historic Tax Credit–what this means for your city
Who doesn’t love a walk through one of Alabama’s many historic districts? Alabama has a beautiful and storied past–and preserving these historic sites is integral to understanding and telling these stories for years to come. Since 2013, the state of…
Entrepreneurs praise passage of Innovate Alabama recommended bills
In the midst of debates about medical marijuana, the lottery and permanent Daylight Savings Time, the Alabama Legislature found time to pass major historic legislation benefiting innovators and entrepreneurs. Last week, both chambers agreed on the bills, sending them to…
Alabama Legislature OKs medical marijuana & Daylight Saving Time bills
On the second-to-last day of the 2021 session, the Alabama Legislature approved bills to legalize and regulate medical marijuana and to establish permanent daylight saving time upon congressional approval.
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5 Alabama ghost towns to put on your bucket list
Did you know Alabama is known for many ghost towns? 🤔 Here are 5 to know and visit.
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After 183 years, Judson College is closing its doors
Judson College, Alabama’s only all-women higher education center, is closing its doors after nearly 200 years. While the news is not surprising, current students, faculty, staff and alumni are heartbroken to see it close.
Tuscaloosa City Schools awarded prestigious Green Ribbon Award
Just in time for Earth Day, the Tuscaloosa City Schools system was named a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Award winner. The Department of Education honored Tuscaloosa City Schools, along with 27 schools, three early…
