Birmingham voters want safer streets and improved roads as a crowded 2025 election landscape develops.
As Birmingham prepares for an important local election on August 26th, residents have a range of pressing issues they hope to address with the candidates who come to power. The city has announced the full list of candidates vying for positions across various races, from the mayor’s office to the school board. During a candidates […]
Advocacy groups call for improved parole guidelines in reform effort
Alabama Advocacy Groups Push for Changes to Parole Guidelines A coalition of advocacy organizations is calling on the Alabama pardon and parole board to revise its proposed guidelines. In a letter sent earlier this month, groups including the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Alabama Judicial Initiative, and the Alabama American Civil Liberties Union addressed concerns […]
Researchers create improved model for wildfire evacuations
I live at the edge of the forest In many western communities, homes are situated where buildings come into contact with wildfire fuels. Interestingly, the number of residents fluctuates throughout the year—places like Truckee, California, see a lot of second homes, and during fire season, the Tahoe Basin attracts numerous visitors. Research led by Dr. […]
DeSoto State Park opens its newly improved pool area.
New Pool House Opens at DeSoto State Park Local leaders recently came together to mark the unveiling of a new pool house at DeSoto State Park. Officials from the tourism sector and state parks participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included the dedication of the lifeguard area and the newly constructed changing rooms. Notably, there […]
Midwives push for improved care with new bill HB 312
In a substantive move to strengthen midwifery care in Alabama, the Alabama Midwives Alliance heralds the introduction of House Bill 312 (HB 312), a legislative effort aimed at improving midwifery laws in the state . Championed by Congressman Ben Harrison and with a strong coalition of co-sponsors including Representatives Pettus, Butler, Wharton, Brown, Treadaway, Yarbrough, […]
Improved alert and warning system launched in Santa Cruz County – Santa Cruz Sentinel
Santa Cruz County has partnered with Santa Cruz Regional 911 to launch CruzAware, a new community alert system used in both emergency and non-emergency situations. (Courtesy – Santa Cruz County) Santa Cruz — Santa Cruz County has partnered with Santa Cruz Regional 911 to launch a new communications platform to keep locals informed and safe. […]
A New and Improved Space for Families Seeking Reunification with Foster Youth – Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation
To better meet the needs of parents seeking to reunite with their children in foster care, the Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation recently completed the renovation of the Barbara Polk Family Visiting Center. Yavapai County has over 300 foster children. In many cases, when children are separated from their biological parents and placed in custody, […]
