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Family With Ties to Alabama Tells First-Hand Account of Dubai Hotel Fire
A 63-story luxury hotel in Dubai caught fire on New Year’s Eve, blazing into the early hours of New Year’s Day. The fire tore through the building, engulfing the high-rise in bright orange flames. The Address Downtown Dubai Hotel caught fire around 9:30 p.m. local time. Witnesses say they heard explosions as the smoke billowed…
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In 2016, Majority of Americans Resolve to ‘Live Life to the Fullest’
As the bell tolls midnight on the last night of each year, many of us are already making lofty goals and plans for the upcoming year. These resolutions are meant to make us better, to keep us on the path to being a better human with each passing year. Unsurprisingly, New Year’s Resolutions are typically…
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Issis and Sons Rug and Outfitters Stands Strong in Pelham in the Face of Threats and Vandalism After Isis Attacks
On November 13, 2015, the world went silent in shock and horror as France fell victim to several terrorist attacks that killed 130 people and injured over 350. In the wake of these attacks, which were later attributed to Isis, the world banded together in support and solidarity. But not everyone responded with love and…
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Alabama Power Presents Dora’s Mission of Hope with $10,000 Grant
Alabama Power has awarded a $10,000 grant to a local non-profit as they attempt to transition from record keeping by hand to a system that is fit for the digital age. According to the Daily Mountain Eagle, the generous grant was given to Dora’s Mission of Hope, a non-profit organization that provides clothing and food…
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Sewers All Across Alabama Are Getting Fixed
Experts suggest that if your sewer is 40 years old, it may need replacing. The trouble is that pipe repairs can be immensely expensive, and so cities often leave the problems until they can afford to fix them. Fortunately, new funding and new methods have allowed towns and cities across Alabama to fix their sewer…
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What End Will Your Abusive Relationship Lead To?
Divorce is a touchy subject in any situation, but it can actually be a lifesaver for unhealthy or abusive relationships. This proved to be true in a Decatur, AL, case in which Kay Letson Stevens was allegedly shot and killed on Saturday morning by her ex-husband, 63-year-old Roger Dale Stevens, reports AL.com. Kay had filed…
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Will Alabama Do Something About Fantasy Sports?
Fantasy sports are one of the most popular hobbies in the entire nation. According to research from American Express, there are about 75 million people in the U.S. playing fantasy sports this year and spending a staggering sum of $4.6 billion doing so. Recently, fantasy sports have come under fire, because after a closer look,…
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Painting Shows University of Alabama’s History
Last week, the University of Alabama was able to take a look into its past with a painting. Dean Mosher, who is a famous artist from Fairhope, revealed a painting depicting the Quad at the university as it would have been in 1831. The painting, “The Birth of Alabama’s First Great University,” was unveiled on…
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Third Quarter Real Estate Analysis Shows Decrease in Resale Price for Mobile County Homes
Homeowners in Alabama will be disappointed to learn that their state ranks towards the bottom when it comes to average resale price gain. According to GlobeSt.com, the statistics are part of RealtyTrac’s third quarter analysis for its annual U.S. Home Sales Report, which studies trends in the country’s real estate market. The Mobile metro area…
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Shocking New Study Finds That Over 139,000 Alabamians Fall Into Health Insurance Coverage Gap
A large percentage of Alabama residents fall into an enormous gap in health insurance coverage that leaves many without a place to turn for affordable care. According to the Montgomery Advertiser, a whopping 139,000 Alabamians fall into a gap that prevents them from receiving health insurance through neither Medicaid nor the Affordable Care Act. The…