APR Staff
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The 2024 Auburn Floral Trail is underway now through April 19. Community members are invited to travel the 14-mile, self-guided trail that highlights common springtime flowers such as azaleas and blooming trees such as pear, cherry and plum trees.
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The ACLU of Alabama is one of two Alabama-based organizations receiving funds from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving challenge this week. Scott awarded the ACLU of Alabama $2 million. The nonprofit based in Mongomery will utilize this gift to support its core priority areas, including Voting Rights, Gender Justice and Criminal Legal Reform.
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The University of Alabama and city of Tuscaloosa continue to make an area along University Boulevard just west of the campus, known as the Strip, a place the community and Alabama fans can enjoy. UA says safety enhancements are seeing results since UAPD and Tuscaloosa police joined together to open a precinct at 1209 University Blvd in February 2023.
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Tuscaloosa has officially launched Tuscaloosa’s Business Opportunity Program. The program’s expanded scope and mission will include an information hub, continuous improvements to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the community, and a network of community leaders.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming graduation season.
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The City of Mobile is releasing its Public Works Annual Report, which highlights the department's extraordinary progress, service and achievements in 2023.
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Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 52. This seat was previously held by John Rogers, whose resignation was effective March 13, 2024.
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The City of Auburn's spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, March 23. This free biannual event gives Auburn residents the opportunity to drop off hazardous materials that are illegal to dispose of during weekly garbage collection.
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One of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s biggest annual events is planned for Saturday, March 23. The third annual Eggstravaganza is returning to John Hunt Park. The event is a free community egg hunt for ages 12 and under.
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The City of Auburn will hold three public input meetings to garner input on an update to CompPlan 2030. It was adopted in October 2011 and last updated in 2018. It is used largely to help guide future growth and development decision making.