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In Alabama, 'third spaces' bring small towns together through forging relationships
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Forging relationships is the job of anyone who creates a “third space," like churches, cafes, libraries, bookstores, shops and parks. In his book The Great Good...
Marvin’s: Community, connections and chainsaws
Dispatch from a visit to a small-town Alabama store. Oneonta, Alabama, a town of about 7,000 in the northern part of the state, isn’t well-known outside a famed covered bridge and perhaps a few hiking trails. But it’s the kind of place where it’s easy to find handy, accommodating and all-around helpful folks.
Alabama GOP Re-files Bill that Could Expose Librarians to Criminal Penalties
Republicans in the Alabama House of Representatives have refiled a bill that would attach criminal penalties for having some materials in libraries that are accessible to children. HB 4, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Mooney, R-Indian Springs, would apply certain criminal obscenity laws to public libraries, public school libraries and “employees or agents acting on behalf of […]
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
Vote for top QB in Gadsden area entering 2024 Alabama high school football season
The Alabama high school football season is right around the corner, and plenty of the Gadsden area's top QBs are ready to make some noise. Who is the Gadsden area's best quarterback entering the 2024 Alabama high school football season? The Gadsden Times sought to find out with its definitive ranking of the 10 best QBs in the area led by Fort Payne's Dax Varnadore and Coosa Christian's John David Justus. ...
Gadsden State students' tuition rising; bulk of increase goes to building projects
Students who attend Gadsden State Community College this fall will be paying $10 more per credit hour, with the bulk of that increase coming from an $8 hike in the special building fee. That increase will boost the school's annual revenue by about $600,000, according to a news release from the college, although school officials insist it remains “one of the most affordable options for higher education in Alabama,” as President Kathy Murphy put it. ...
SEA to host annual Back to School Parade on Aug. 1
Shelby Emergency Assistance announce the date for its annual Back to School Parade, which is set to take place on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The post SEA to host annual Back to School Parade on Aug. 1 appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Live Music with Johnny Goss at the Anniston Library
Anniston, AL – The Public Library of Anniston-Calhoun County is excited to host a live music event featuring Johnny Goss from the Valley Road Bluegrass Band. This special performance is part of the library’s efforts to conclude its adult Summer Reading Program with a memorable celebration. The event will take place on July 30, 2024, […] The post Live Music with Johnny Goss at the Anniston Library appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
City leaders in Jacksonville preparing for e-scooters
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - City leaders in Jacksonville are finalizing plans for the city to have E-Scooters. A popular transportation method and a boost to the economy. Officials in Jacksonville say they welcome these scooters but they have to be safe for everyone. City leaders along with the E-Scooter company...
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