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Schools · Alabama

How much does private school cost in Alabama? See tuition for 216 schools

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Even if a family can afford a local private school, it may be tough to claim a seat Read Article

Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham

Jabari Peoples’ death sparks political fight: Lawmaker who helped pass body cam law attacks family lawyer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan "and her legislation have done enough harm to the justice for Jabari movement,” a family attorney said.Read Article

World

Ted Cruz Was on Pre-Planned Greece Vacation when Floods Hit

57% Left coverage: 7 sources

The Texas senator was seen touring the Parthenon in Athens. His staff said the senator booked the earliest flight back to Texas when he learned of the disaster.See the Story

Gov. Kay Ivey replaces Alabama’s controversial parole board chair

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The governor did not reappoint Leigh Gwathney, despite a public call from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.Alabama · Alabama Read Article

Texas Doctor Fired for Controversial Flood Victims Post: ‘Get What They Voted for. Bless Their Hearts’

Coverage: 5 sources

Dr. Christina B. Propst and Sade Perkins, a former appointee to Houston’s Food Insecurity Board, were condemned for their posts.Politics See the Story

Alabama Couple, Their Daughter-in-Law, and Granddaughter Remain Missing After Texas Floods

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Family members continue to search for a Mobile couple along with their daughter in law and granddaughter following this weekend’s deadly flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas.San Francisco · San Francisco See the Story

‘Here’s the culprit’: This terrifying sight chased Alabama beachgoers out of the water

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

“HERE’S THE CULPRIT that sent Orange Beach goers scrambling for the shore this afternoon,” wrote Arkansas reporter Doug Warner in a post to Facebook.Alabama · Alabama Read Article

$85 million Alabama dam repair delayed as engineers warn of ‘possible loss of life’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Birmingham water board delays full $85 million repair project but will consider immediate reinforcement options for the century-old structure.Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham Read Article

FBI told Iranian man detained by ICE in Alabama that his wife should not talk to media, lawyer claims

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Two FBI agents visited Ribvar Karimi and said that Karimi’s wife should stop talking to the media, his lawyer says.Alabama · Alabama Read Article

Trump puts $68 million for Alabama school programs, jobs ‘under review’

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Birmingham’s chapter of the American Federation of Teachers said the pause could “undermine academic success for the entire state.”Jobs · Birmingham Read Article

Alabama hemp companies ask court to block new law banning smokable products

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The new state law banning smokable hemp products and those with synthetically made THC takes effect Tuesday.Alabama · Alabama Read Article

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