
Jolencia Jones
Jolencia Jones is a student interns at Alabama Public Radio. During her first term in the APR newsroom, Jolencia has covered a lecture on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, and the local "Valentines for Veterans" effort, among other stories.
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Temperatures are dropping tonight. The low for the Tennessee Valley is predicted to dip to the upper twenties. Safety experts are warning about heating hazards as residents look for ways to stay warm.
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Holiday cheer is being spread to senior adults in Alabama. The Home Instead Senior Cares organization is hosting its annual Be a Santa to a Senior program.
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Travelers should prepare to spend extra money this holiday season. AAA Alabama is expecting thousands of travelers on the roadways and skies this Thanksgiving weekend.
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Turkey prices are rising ahead of Thanksgiving, and the Downtown Rescue Mission is looking to help those in need with a food giveaway.
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Alabamians have the opportunity to vote yes to ratify the state’s constitution today. The state’s original constitution was passed in 1901 and is filled with racist language. The new bipartisan constitution will remove racist language and arrange amendments by category and county.
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A spicy fundraiser is making its way to Birmingham tomorrow.
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A tail wagging event will be happening in Tuscaloosa over the weekend. The Dogtoberfest Parade is coming to Capitol Park on Sunday. Winners in six canine categories will be chosen by members of ReUnited. That’s the West Alabama retiree leadership society.
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Big news could be coming today for supporters of the Mobile County Public Schools System. The district is creating a new program called the Learning Leading University. Applicants for the classes are scheduled to hear today whether they’ve been selected.
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Alabama is one of the worst states to have a baby. That’s according to the financial website WalletHub.
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The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs will partner with universities around the state to create a suicide prevention campaign. Operation We Remember targets veterans. This serves as a way to honor Veterans in Alabama who lost their lives to suicide in 2020