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Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
Alabama making big 2025 recruiting moves at Champions Cookout
Alabama’s Champions Cookout will provide an opportunity for the Tide’s 2025 commitments to convene and build camaraderie before starting their senior seasons. Just as importantly, it will allow the coaching staff to leave a lasting impression on some uncommitted prospects. This year’s Cookout won’t be a make-or-break event,...
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
Predicting the Preseason AP Poll and where Alabama Football will land
In a couple of weeks, the AP Preseason Poll will be released. The exact date is Aug. 12. The rest of the college football world hates to be reminded that no program does the AP Poll better than Alabama Football. Active weekly Top 25 appearance streaks are tracked back to the 2008 Alabama Crimson Tide; currently at 261 appearances. Well behind Alabama is Georgia at 114 appearances, and Ohio State at 62 appearances.
Morgan Freeman plays chill villain in trailer for ‘Gunner,’ an action movie filmed in Alabama
Movie fans now have their first look at “Gunner,” an action movie that was filmed in the Birmingham area in spring 2023. Actors Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth are prominently featured a trailer released this week by Warner Bros., along with fist fights, gun battles, explosions and a prison escape. (Watch the trailer in the video above.)
Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block New EPA Rule
Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined a coalition of 25 states, led by West Virginia and Indiana, in petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency stay on the implementation of a new rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This action comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for […] The post Alabama Attorney General Joins Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Block New EPA Rule appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
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