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In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are, according to a new analysis, stuck in a health care limbo known as a “coverage gap.” That means they earn too much money to receive Medicaid but not enough to qualify for […] The post In the 10 states that didn’t expand Medicaid, 1.6M can’t afford health insurance appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
GALLERY: "Dress Like Spann" Day at the Birmingham Barons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - It was all fun and no severe weather Sunday at the Birmingham Barons baseball game. ABC 33/40 News and the Barons teamed up for "Dress Like Spann" day at Regions Field. Fans of all ages showed up with their tie and suspenders, all ready to respect the polygon! Thankfully, the weather was great with abnormally cool temperatures for late July.
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
Homewood police officer expected to make a full recovery after Sunday shooting incident
A Homewood police officer is in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery after being shot on his way to work on Sunday morning. At 4:41 a.m. on Sunday, the officer was shot in the 2700 block of Ashley Manor in Moody. The officer was leaving the location to report to work, according to a press release by the Homewood Police Department.
America's First Federal Credit Union holds 2024 food drive til July 31
America’s First Federal Credit Union is in the middle of its 2024 Feeding Families Across Alabama food drive. The credit union is accepting canned goods, dried foods with a long shelf life and monetary donations at all branches, except the Mobile branch, through July 31. That includes the branches in Hoover at 3312 Old Columbiana Road and 2 Inverness Center Place, which are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays.
Curry Corner celebrates opening in English Village with ribbon cutting
Curry Corner is celebrating their opening of an English Village location with a ribbon cutting on July 29. The restaurant will be located at the site of the former Chester’s Test Kitchen in front of the statue of Civitas at 2037 Cahaba Rd. According to its owner, longtime local...
Registration for Mountain Brook youth athletics now open
Registration for Mountain Brook's youth athletic programs are now open. Fall sports programs include baseball, cheerleading, tackle football, flag football, softball and volleyball. The city encourages participations and says these programs are a great way to keep kids active, help develop a team spirit and create lifelong friendships. For more...
Mountain Brook Police Department honors life of retired officer Jerry Coss
The Mountain Brook Police Department took to social media on Monday to honor the life and service of retired officer Jerry Coss, who was laid to rest on Friday, July 19. Coss served the citizens of Mountain Brook for 27 years, from 1971 to 1998, before retiring. The post detailed that Coss enjoying a long and full retirement with his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda.
Children enjoy activities, helping others during VBS at Kingwood Church
Children participated in fun activities and fundraised for ministry work to help others during Kingwood Church’s Vacation Bible School series. The post Children enjoy activities, helping others during VBS at Kingwood Church appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Naloxone boxes added in Empire, west Walker
Jubilee House now has naloxone distribution boxes in multiple areas in Walker County. The nonprofit recently received a $5,000 grant from the Comer Family Foundation to help expand harm reduction initiatives and naloxone distribution. “We have used some of those funds to purchase four new distribution boxes to expand naloxone...
North Shelby’s Nick Dunlap wins Barracuda Championship, first to win as amateur and pro in same year
While much of the golfing world’s attention was half a world away at The Open Championship, one of Shelby County’s own made history in the States. The post North Shelby’s Nick Dunlap wins Barracuda Championship, first to win as amateur and pro in same year appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Victim transported to hospital after domestic shooting
Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 200 block of Shoal Run Trail at 4:18 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 after a shooting occurred. The post Victim transported to hospital after domestic shooting appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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