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Democratic convention education platform big on accomplishments, defends federal department
Democrats at their party’s convention in Chicago have unveiled an education platform that combines old priorities such as universal pre-K and free community college with slams against Republicans over Project 2025 and “private school vouchers.” Democrats focused their platform on the accomplishments of the past four years and measures such as President Biden’s student debt […]
Democratic cash haul puts pressure on House Republicans
In the marathon that is an election year, Democrats are winning the cash dash — a reality that is putting pressure on House Republicans as they look to expand their majority in the lower chamber come November. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) raised $17.6 million in July — the month President Biden dropped out […]
Beyoncé? Taylor Swift? Harris racks up celeb support as campaign courts young, Black voters
The rumors are flying over which huge music star might show up for Vice President Harris’s coronation Thursday night as the Democratic presidential nominee. Will it be Beyoncé, the Grammy-winning icon whose “Freedom” is the unofficial theme song of the Harris campaign? Or maybe Taylor Swift, whose European tour just ended and who Democrats have […]
Walz caps off emotional night: 5 takeaways from Day 3 of Democratic convention
The third day of the Democratic National Convention did not quite reach the emotional intensity of the previous two nights, but it kept the party’s momentum going ahead of Vice President Harris’s big speech on Thursday. Harris’s vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), was the headline attraction on Wednesday. The other major names […]
Prichard Water Board receiver discusses possible MAWSS takeover with customers
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WKRG) — Prichard and Chickasaw citizens had the opportunity Wednesday night to ask questions about the future of the Prichard Water Board, which supplies water to both cities. Court-appointed receiver John Young advised customers of the current infrastructure of the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board and the possibility of a MAWSS takeover, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Dothan man rescues driver from overturned dump truck after it crashed into gas pumps, caught fire, “We gotta go”
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Wiregrass Youth football and baseball coach leapt into action, possibly saving a man’s life, after narrowly avoiding a dump truck as it stormed into the gas station while he pumped gas nearby. At roughly 12:30 p.m. on August 19, a dump truck carrying a full load of cargo traveling down […]
Shapiro warns against Trump in fiery convention speech
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) delivered a fiery speech at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, warning that former President Trump would take away the rights and freedoms of Americans if elected in November. “While he cloaks himself in the blanket of freedom, what he’s offering isn’t freedom at all,” Shapiro said. “Hear me on […]
Brittany Howard, Jason Isbell to be honored by Alabama Humanities Alliance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Next week, two of Alabama’s biggest songwriters will take part in a special conversation as part of the Alabama Humanities Alliance. Brittany Howard, a Grammy award-winning singer who formerly led Alabama Shakes before embarking on a solo career, and the similarly Grammy-heralded Jason Isbell, who was part of Drive-By Truckers, will […]
Alabama Public Library Service hosts homework help program
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Public Library Service is launching a statewide program to assist students of all ages with their schoolwork. Homework Alabama provides free one-on-one online tutoring, review services, test prep and other educational resources. Over 4,000 tutors with expertise in more than 60 subjects are a part of the program’s leadership. […]
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