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More than four hundred and fifty scientists, students, officials and citizens recently met in Mobile. The agenda was to discuss ways to deal with the environmental threats facing the region.
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On today's Keepin' It Real, Cam Marston tells us the difference between fragile, resilient, and anti-fragile people, and he has some questions.
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The issue of sex and labor trafficking in Alabama will take center stage in Montgomery. The ninth annual Alabama Human Trafficking Summit will feature speakers from law enforcement to victims’ support groups
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If you have any used books around the house, then the University of Alabama wants to talk to you. UA’s Center for Economic Development is launching its seventeenth annual book donation drive for Black Belt schools.
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Tornado recovery continues in the city of Selma, as well as Dallas and Autauga Counties. Support for families and businesses impacted by the storm is continuing to pour in.
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Local hospitals are asking the public to roll up their sleeves in the wake of deadly storms in Alabama. Facilities say the state is feeling the impact of blood shortages now more than ever.
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Today’s announcement of the nominees for this year’s Academy Awards included good news for an Alabama based movie director and screenwriter.
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A multi-day conference seeking to reduce the stigma around substance abuse disorders takes place across Alabama this week. Today’s Stop Judging: Start Healing’s summit stop is in Mobile.
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Now a retired English professor at The University of Alabama, Dr. Noble's specialties are Southern and American literature.
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After the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, hundreds of children from the affected areas dealt with multiple health issues caused by radiation from the nuclear meltdown. A few years later, families from all across Alabama housed many of those same children for a summer to give them access to better healthcare and a reprieve from the radiation.
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It’s time for another book review by Don Noble. This week, Don reviews “Confessions of a Knight Errant” by Gretchen McCullough.
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The state’s new concealed weapon law took effect on New Year’s Day. It allows gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. The Alabama Sheriff’s Association opposed the idea.
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The annual Selma celebration that commemorates the fight for voting rights had to factor in damage from this month’s tornado that injured over two dozen people and plunged parts of the city into darkness.
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Cats are naturally curious, so it might be interesting to consider what questions they might want to ask us!
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An Alabama black church, associated with the state’s fight for civil rights, is part of a group of houses of worship to receive federal grant money for preservation
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On today’s Keepin’ It Real, Cam Marston repeats a tall tale about people in radio and wonders if it applies to him.
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Eagle Awareness weekend is back. The yearly event started in the eighties by Linda Reynolds who is the first naturalist for the Alabama State parks. The activities kick off today and run through Sunday.
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The Tennessee Valley Authority is taking the next step in investigating the rolling blackouts that left customers in Alabama and elsewhere without heat during the brutal arctic weather over last Christmas weekend.
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The clock is ticking for Alabama residents hit hard by last week’s tornado. Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured the city of Selma as well as Dallas and Autauga Counties this week.
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There is a long musical history associated with the Shoals in Northwest Alabama. The stories of Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios have been well documented. However, the locals say the area is not just a museum piece. The music continues to flow like the so-called singing river that passes through it. The area is home to musicians, recording engineers, and producers who have decided to pursue their creative goals on their own terms.
