By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times As part of an extensive plan to assist elders, children, and families, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin on Thursday asked the City Council to commit $1 million to provide support for households at risk of losing November SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. Woodfin spoke during a […]
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The Birmingham Times Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history, was the featured speaker Thursday night at the Women’s Foundation of Alabama’s Unleashed event held at the Haven in downtown Birmingham. Felix, holder of 31 global medals at the Olympics and World Championships, and titles as both a World Record […]
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By Anthony Cook | Alabama NewsCenter Two ribbons were cut Monday, Oct. 20, to celebrate the transformation of Birmingham’s former A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club into the new Legacy Prep Intermediate School. The first ribbon welcomed community leaders, donors and partners who helped make the milestone possible: The long-vacant, unused and dilapidated structure was […]
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SNAP benefits are expected to run out on Nov. 1 due to an extended shutdown of the federal government. Aiming to mediate the impact, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has now declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order which will send $10 million to food banks across the state. Moore hopes the money will help organizations that assist families already facing furloughs, layoffs – and now – the looming threat of not having Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in the month of November.
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Battling breast cancer is challenging, and deciding on a double mastectomy adds complexity. Survivors Shay Sharpe, Dr. Katrina L. Shaw, and Donita M. Stowe share personal journeys of surgery, recovery and courage in making life-altering choices.
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