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Human Rights Campaign’s “Equality is Our Business” Drive Hits Alabama
The state of Alabama has a conservative record when it comes to LGBT issues — but some local residents are trying to change that. The online newspaper Gay Star News reports that, along with Nebraska and Arkansas, Alabama is the latest state to participate in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) “Equality is Our Business” initiative,…
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Alabama Man Punches Grandmother Repeatedly, Pours Rubbing Alcohol Down Throat, in Burglary Attempt
An Alabama man was arrested on March 5 for holding his 93-year-old grandmother down, punching her repeatedly in the face, and pouring rubbing alcohol down her throat. According to reports, the elderly woman, whose name has not been released, was walking out of her bathroom at 6:30 a.m., when she saw a masked man standing…
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Alabama’s First Gay Camping Resort Closes After 15 Years of Operation
The first clothing-optional wilderness for gay men in Alabama is closing after roughly 15 years of operation. Owner John Bales, 71, says that he and his partner are both ready to retire and do some traveling. The camp, called Black Bear Camp, was nestled in the Alabama wilderness near Little Loblockee Creek. Bales purchased the…
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Connection Between Heart Disease and Sleep Apnea Likely an Even Greater Health Risk for Overweight and Obese Alabamans
According to a recent statement published jointly by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in the academic journal Circulation, studies have shown that there is a very strong connection between sleep apnea and heart diseases, including high blood pressure and cholesterol, stroke, and heart failure. Although the physical and mental consequences…
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Incorporating Fresh Produce Into School Lunch
Farmers and coordinators in Alabama are implementing two different programs to bring locally grown produce to schools. In Montgomery, the Farm to School program is funded by a 2014 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture amounting approximately $100,000. In Foley, Alabama, local farmers and a Foley-based produce distributor are starting a food aggregation hub to…
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Smoking Bans in Madison County, Elsewhere Around Nation Also Target Electronic Cigarettes
This month the Hunstsville-Madison County Public Library System in Alabama has not only banned smoking, but also chewing and dipping tobacco, and vaping with electronic cigarettes, in a new policy that went into effect on New Year’s Day. While safety reasons were also cited in the ban, given that a cigarette’s ash could easily ignite…
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Caesars Entertainment to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Pressure From Creditors
Most individuals and families cannot sustain the crushing debt loads for long periods. When the stress becomes unbearable and the math no longer works in their favor, it’s understandable that people start thinking about bankruptcy and how it works. Bankruptcy and credit card debt is a popular topic. Medical bills, personal loans, and mortgage payments…
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Boecore Expands Brand and Workforce at Huntsville HQ
Boecore’s CEO, Kathy Boe, started the small space, cyber and missile defense systems company in her basement 14 years ago, and opened a regional office in Madison County about five years ago. Now, Boecore has doubled its square footage and tripled its workforce at the Huntsville headquarters, according to a Dec. 24 report from AL.com. “We’ve…
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Alabama Woman Gets Life in Prison After DUI
An Alabama woman was sentenced to life in prison last week as a consequence of a 2012 car accident that claimed the life of 24-year-old Emily Daye. According to AL.com, Caren Gayle Rush was convicted of manslaughter last month. Prosecutors argued that Daye’s death was murder because Rush had made the decision to drive after…
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Stolen Street Signs Costing Alabama City a Pretty Penny
One of the many expenses that any town or city faces is providing signage and lighting to help citizens navigate the streets and highways. For one Alabama town, Hanceville, more and more of their budget needs to be spent on street signs. People keep stealing them. According to The Cullman Times, vandals have been stealing…