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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.
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.
Hursboro, Lowndesboro receive grants for recreation improvements
Hurtsboro and Lowndesboro were among other communities to receive a grant from the state to improve its recreation services. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) allocated the funds from the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. It was part of a $1.4 million round of grants.
Troy Roster Breakdown: Running Backs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Running back is a position that Troy fans will be focused on heading into 2024 after the loss of all-time leading rusher Kimani Vidal. Replacing a starting running back is never easy but Vidal has been a staple in the Troy backfield for the...
Body found near Montgomery shopping area
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A death investigation is underway after a man’s body was found Monday afternoon. Montgomery police say the body was found in a grassy area in the 7600 block of Vaughn Road, near the Publix-anchored shopping center. The cause of death is not clear at this...
Meet Ralph! He is the HSEC Pet of the Week and needs a family
Ralph is seven-months old; male, possibly a Lab type mix, about 40 lbs. Ralph, and his siblings, were found dumped in the woods and luckily brought to us. He is a fun pup, great with other dogs, tail wags a mile a minute, just looking for a family to call his own.
Montgomery, Ala., parks still reflect history of segregation
Montgomery, Ala., touts itself as the birthplace of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. But although Montgomery now embraces its history of bus boycotts and protest marches, it remains one of the most segregated U.S. cities.
Smith named interim Chief Operating Officer of TROY’s Montgomery Campus
Jim Smith has been named interim Chief Operating Officer for Troy University’s Montgomery Campus. Smith assumes oversight of campus operations following Ray White’s retirement from full-time service with the University. “Jim Smith is a tireless worker committed to student success on our Montgomery Campus,” said Dr. Kerry Palmer,...
Troy Regional Environmental Services Team Sets Record with Gallup Employee Engagement Scores
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... TROY, Ala., July 22, 2024 – The Troy Regional and Forefront leadership teams recognized Brenda. Thomas, Environment Services (EVS) director, earlier this month after her team achieved the highest. Gallup employee engagement scores recorded in Forefront’s history. Rob Bride, president of the...
Crenshaw County jail escapee recaptured
CRENSHAW COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office says a jail inmate who escaped is back in custody. The sheriff’s office says Shawn Tyler Garner was captured in Montgomery Monday night. His escape was reported hours earlier. Garner is charged with attempted murder in connection to...
Troy places three on Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, projected as West Division runners-up in 2024
TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - With 2024 Sun Belt Football Media Days set to get underway on Tuesday, the conference’s head coaches and media representatives for each school met to make their selections for the Preseason All-Conference Team as well as make their picks for the 2024 SBC Preseason Poll.
Juvenile injured during gunfire incident in Montgomery neighborhood
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police say a disturbance on Rosa L. Parks Avenue Monday afternoon left a 13-year-old boy hurt, but not seriously. A police spokeswoman said officers responded to a shooting call at about 1:15 p.m. Officers found that the boy sustained minor injuries as a result of gunfire during the disturbance.
Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Southern Cultural Center will host its third annual “national conference,” this time inviting a former Ku Klux Klan lawyer to join its crop of speakers. Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom and has since become a...
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