The enduring promise of Juneteenth

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The enduring promise of Juneteenth

As our nation gradually emerges from the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, thesocial upheaval and civil unrest that has exploded over widespread systemic racial injustice canno longer be ignored…

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Ocoee River making a splash early in summer season

OCOEE, Tenn. – One hidden gem of Tennessee is making a splash early in the summer season. The Ocoee River, just three hours from Huntsville, is open for business once…

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Dan Sutter: Discovery, COVID, and Policy

In early April, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) changed its guidance on surface transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. After more than a year of cleaning and disinfecting, the CDC…

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Congressmen call for the reopening of the U.S. Capitol

The U.S. Capitol is seen, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Today, Congressmen Robert Aderholt, Jerry Carl, Mo Brooks, and Barry Moore joined more than two dozen…

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Alabama could reach herd immunity by late summer, if vaccinations increase

Alabama could reach herd immunity against COVID-19 by late summer — if the number of people seeking vaccines increases from the decrease seen in recent weeks, State Health Officer Dr.…

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County relaunches anti-litter initiative – Lagniappe Mobile

Mobile County is providing an extra incentive to groups who want to pick up litter, while also helping neighborhoods or schools in the process. On Thursday, county commissioners announced the…

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Dan Sutter: Congress versus contractors

A 2019 California law reclassified drivers for ridesharing companies Uber and Lyft as employees instead of contractors. California voters overturned this law via referendum in November 2020. Congress is now…

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Alabama opening COVID-19 vaccines to all 16 and older beginning Monday

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the state would open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and older beginning Monday, April 5. Ivey was speaking during a press conference as…

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What we know about the 10 victims killed in Colorado supermarket shooting

BOULDER, Colo. (NewsNation Now) — Police have released the names of the 10 people killed in a mass shooting at a crowded Colorado supermarket on Monday. The victims in the…

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