By Ashley Merryman | USN&WR When Walter Gonsoulin became superintendent of public schools in Jefferson County, Alabama, in 2019, the district was known for its struggling schools. According to the Alabama Department of Education, only 66% of Jefferson County Schools high school seniors in the school year preceding his tenure graduated with the skills to succeed in college or […]
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By Marika N. Johnson | For The Birmingham Times R&B Royalty Brandy and Monica turned the BJCC’s Legacy Arena into a wall-to-wall celebration Saturday night as fans packed the venue to full capacity for the sold-out stop on their highly anticipated The Boy is Mine Tour. Opener Jamal Roberts, a Meridian Mississippi native and winner of […]
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Waking up drenched in sweat isn’t just uncomfortable — it can also be your body’s way of saying something needs attention. While night sweats are often linked to menopause and hormonal […]
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COLLEGE HILLS RESIDENT RATASHIA BOYKIN ON THE NEED FOR UPDATES FROM THE CITY ON PROGRESS OF THE $50M COMMUNITY CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE TO REVITALIZE HER COMMUNITY; WVTM, NOV. 15.
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The holiday season brings joy, celebration, and — let’s be honest — plenty of opportunities to overindulge. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains one to six […]
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