By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times Success starts in Birmingham City Schools (BCS) but administrators are determined not to let it end there. BCS on Thursday reported earning a 77, its highest-ever grade on the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Report Card for 2025. The 77 represents a three-point increase over last year and […]
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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times When you meet Gwendolyn Brown, you are greeted by warmth and determination that radiates from every word. As the mom of 26-year-old Erech, who is autistic, and 19-year-old Jakkob, who lives with sickle cell disease, Brown’s life is a testament to resilience, advocacy, love, and caregiving. “Every day […]
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birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the United Way of Central Alabama, is now accepting pre-registration forms for residents affected by the recent delay or suspension of their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The House on Wednesday adopted a plan to reopen the government and sent it to President Donald Trump, which he signed. […]
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Prayers are pouring in from across the country for civil rights giant Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is currently hospitalized and fighting progressive supranuclear palsy
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Amid rising utility costs and economic uncertainty, many Central Maryland households are struggling to manage bills. The BGE Customer Relief Fund provided immediate financial assistance to more than 30,000 families this summer.
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